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Passenger Flats
1362 Passenger StChattanooga, TN 37408
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Chattanooga Neighborhood of Chattanooga, TN from $600 (17 Rentals)
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The Overlook Apartments
1201 Boynton DrChattanooga, TN 37402
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Ayrshire Building - 418 Mccallie Ave
418 Mccallie AveChattanooga, TN 37402
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17 Broad
1701 Broad StChattanooga, TN 37408
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$1,109 - $1,629Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 8
Lindsay 414
414 Lindsay StChattanooga, TN 37403
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Tomorrow Building at Patten Parkway
818 Georgia AveChattanooga, TN 37402
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West 6th Apartments - ALL INCLUSIVE LIVING
302 W 6th StChattanooga, TN 37402
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River Rock
355 Walnut StChattanooga, TN 37402
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Vista Cameron Harbor
805 Canal StChattanooga, TN 37402
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Downtown Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Chattanooga?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Chattanooga Studio Apartments | $1,411 | $950 | $3,337 |
| Downtown Chattanooga 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,482 | $1,006 | $2,218 |
| Downtown Chattanooga 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,002 | $1,172 | $5,803 |
| Downtown Chattanooga 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,888 | $745 | $3,999 |
| Downtown Chattanooga 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,111 | $665 | $2,400 |
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There are currently 17 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Chattanooga Neighborhood of Chattanooga, TN.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Chattanooga Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Chattanooga area of Chattanooga, TN is a Studio unit found at Passenger Flats priced from $950. The Overlook Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $951. Here are the most affordable Downtown Chattanooga apartments for rent in Chattanooga, TN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Passenger Flats | Studio Eastern | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| The Overlook Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $951 |
| 17 Broad | Ruby | Studio,1BA | $1,058 |
| Tomorrow Building at Patten Parkway | Essential Floorplan | Studio,1BA | $1,199 |
| West 6th Apartments - ALL INCLUSIVE LIVING | Studios | Studio,1BA | $1,199 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Chattanooga, TN
As of July 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Chattanooga area is the $1.64 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Ayrshire Building - 418 Mccallie Ave in the in the St. Elmo neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Downtown Chattanooga apartment is the 2 Bedroom Two Bathroom Model at Walnut Commons starting at $1,879 with a $1.84 price per square foot in the University of Tennessee At Chattanooga neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Chattanooga apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ayrshire Building - 418 Mccallie Ave | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| Walnut Commons | 2 Bedroom Two Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.84 |
| Market City Center | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
| 1400 Chestnut | 1C10 | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| Bread Factory Lofts | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.61 |
| The Fleetwood Building | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $1.86 |
| The Maclellan | Crutchfield | 1BR,1BA | $1.99 |
| Riverset | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| The Grand | D | 1BR,1BA | $2.06 |
| 17 Broad | Ruby | Studio ,1BA | $1.79 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Chattanooga Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Downtown Chattanooga?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Downtown Chattanooga is under $1,272.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Chattanooga?
The cheapest apartment in Downtown Chattanooga is The Overlook Apartments which is listed at $1,006, while the average apartment in Downtown Chattanooga costs $3,447.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Chattanooga?
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 3 regular apartments in Downtown Chattanooga that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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