Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Chattanooga Neighborhood of Chattanooga, TN from $600 (19 Rentals)

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Mission at Main
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mission at Main

26 E Main StChattanooga, TN 37408
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Mitchell Apartments
3 Bedroom Apartments

Mitchell Apartments

1601 Mitchell AveChattanooga, TN 37408
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320 High Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

320 High Street

320 High StChattanooga, TN 37403
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Chestnut Flats
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Chestnut Flats

2108 Chestnut StChattanooga, TN 37408
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The Grand
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Grand

1401 Market StChattanooga, TN 37402
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Downtown Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN Local Guide

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 The Overlook Apartments priced from $838. Passenger Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $895. Here are the most affordable Downtown Chattanooga apartments for rent in Chattanooga, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Overlook ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$838
Passenger FlatsStudio EasternStudio,1BA$895
Market City CenterLula-PILOT1BR,1BA$1,100
Bluebird Row ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$1,104
17 BroadRubyStudio,1BA$1,112

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Chattanooga, TN

As of September 14, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Chattanooga area is the $0.89 price per square foot 2BR/4BA - B3 Model at Douglas Heights in the in the St. Elmo neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Downtown Chattanooga apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Ayrshire Building - 418 Mccallie Ave starting at $1,800 with a $1.64 price per square foot in the St. Elmo neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Chattanooga apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Douglas Heights2BR/4BA - B32BR,4BA$0.89
Ayrshire Building - 418 Mccallie Ave2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.64
Bread Factory LoftsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.29
Vista Cameron HarborNorwood2BR,2BA$1.70
The Fleetwood Building2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.60
Market City Center1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.94
1400 Chestnut1C101BR,1BA$1.77
Bluebird Row ApartmentsS1Studio ,1BA$1.70
17 BroadRubyStudio ,1BA$1.88
The Overlook ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.86

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN

Ranked #21

Among cities in Tennessee for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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3.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Downtown Chattanooga, Chattanooga, and the greater Chattanooga area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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 $1,199.

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 $890, while the average apartment in Downtown Chattanooga costs $3,074.

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 10 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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