
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Clifton Hills Neighborhood of Chattanooga, TN from $500 (56 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Clifton Hills area of Chattanooga.


1905 Oak St

4407 Fagan St

1202 Duncan Ave, Unit 1

3605 Dorris St

3603 Dorris St

The Highlands Apartments

2609 14th Ave

Passenger Flats

The View at Mission Ridge
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4113 Dorris St

2704 E 44th St

1020 Wynnwood Rd

2602 14th Ave

The Grand

701 S Highland Park Ave, Unit 1

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1915 McCallie Ave, Unit 2

East Line Apartments - Live on Main Street

Borough 33 Apartments

Burnside
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2612 E 19th St

1503 E 18th St

Flats at Southside Gardens

3208 Dodds Ave

Southside Flats

3380 Shadowlawn Dr

3615 Missionaire Ave

Urban Lofts

Grandview Apartments

1707 Kirby Ave, Unit C
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17 Broad

3414-3416 Betty Ln

The Villages at Alton Park

St Elmo

Mission at Main

3609 Carl White Pl

Alton Place Apartments

4607 Highland Ave

Dodson Ave Apartments

Foundry Flats
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508 S Highland Park Ave

1419 E 49th St

Stone Ridge Park

505 S Lyerly St

Bread Factory Lofts

5281 Usher Dr

1703 S Lyerly St

802 Central Ave

802 Central Ave

802 Central Ave
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Clifton Hills, Chattanooga, TN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Clifton Hills?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clifton Hills Studio Apartments | $1,223 | $775 | $1,812 |
| Clifton Hills 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,322 | $830 | $1,802 |
| Clifton Hills 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,751 | $556 | $2,599 |
| Clifton Hills 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,449 | $637 | $2,574 |
| Clifton Hills 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,664 | $2,595 | $2,699 |
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There are currently 56 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Clifton Hills Neighborhood of Chattanooga, TN.
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Cheapest Available Clifton Hills Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Clifton Hills area of Chattanooga, TN is a 2 Beds unit found at The Reserve at Mountain Pass priced from $556. The Highlands Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $830. Here are the most affordable Clifton Hills apartments for rent in Chattanooga, TN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Reserve at Mountain Pass | 2 Bedroom Two Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $556 |
| The Highlands Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $830 |
| Passenger Flats | Studio West | Studio,1BA | $909 |
| The View at Mission Ridge | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $915 |
| The Ridge Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Foundry Flats | Front bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
| East Line Apartments - Live on Main Street | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $1,105 |
| Borough 33 Apartments | Addison | Studio,1BA | $1,109 |
| Burnside | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,128 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Clifton Hills, TN
As of June 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Clifton Hills area is the $1.17 price per square foot 3 Beds, 2 baths Model at The Highlands Apartments in the in the East Lake neighborhood starting from $1,385. The second greatest value Clifton Hills apartment is the 2 Bedroom Two Bathroom Model at The Reserve at Mountain Pass starting at $556 with a $0.51 price per square foot in the East Lake neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Clifton Hills apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Highlands Apartments | 3 Beds, 2 baths | 3BR,2BA | $1.17 |
| The Reserve at Mountain Pass | 2 Bedroom Two Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.51 |
| The Poplin | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.59 |
| 5008 Alabama Ave, Unit 5008 Alabama | 5008 Alabama Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| Burnside | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Southside Flats | A1 - 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| 1915 McCallie Ave, Unit 2 | 1915 McCallie Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| Bread Factory Lofts | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.39 |
| The Ridge Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.63 |
| The View at Mission Ridge | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleClifton Hills, Chattanooga, TN
Ranked #32
Among cities in Tennessee for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Clifton Hills Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Clifton Hills?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Clifton Hills is under $1,128.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Clifton Hills?
The cheapest apartment in Clifton Hills is The Highlands Apartments which is listed at $830, while the average apartment in Clifton Hills costs $2,699.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Clifton Hills?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 7 regular apartments in Clifton Hills that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Clifton Hills?
Cheap apartments in Clifton Hills have an average cost of $304 which is $2,395 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Clifton Hills.
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