
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Chattanooga Neighborhood of Chattanooga, TN from $600 (44 Rentals)
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River City North

1918 Ivy St

1026 Mission Ave

1308-1314 Citico Ave

2016 Rawlings St

River Hills Flats

1815 Bailey Ave
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Park Village Apartments

901 Shallowford Rd

4155 Willard Dr

1815 Bailey Ave

45 Scruggs St

304 Tunnel Blvd

Reserve At Lakeshore

1104 N Hawthorne St
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3931 Webb Rd

Marina Pointe

1446 Bradt St

938 Talley Rd

4050 Arbor Pl Ln

Ridgeside Flats
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715 Lupton Dr

354 Derby Cir

713 Lupton Dr

4008 Lightfoot Mill Rd
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433 Carver Ln

3113 Curtis St

1296 Preston St

1206 Sholar Ave

2010 Bachman St

1912 Walker Ave
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1423 Ivy St

3409 Taylor St

1915 Cleveland Ave
East Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Chattanooga?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Chattanooga Studio Apartments | $2,450 | $675 | $10,000+ |
| East Chattanooga 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,393 | $899 | $1,950 |
| East Chattanooga 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,601 | $832 | $3,016 |
| East Chattanooga 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,876 | $1,075 | $3,507 |
| East Chattanooga 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,337 | $2,337 | $2,337 |
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There are currently 44 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the East Chattanooga Neighborhood of Chattanooga, TN.
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Cheapest Available East Chattanooga Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Chattanooga area of Chattanooga, TN is a Studio unit found at Lily Grace North priced from $675. 404 Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable East Chattanooga apartments for rent in Chattanooga, TN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lily Grace North | Studio | Studio,1BA | $675 |
| 404 Homes | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $800 |
| River Hills Flats | The Creekside Flat | Studio,1BA | $899 |
| Park Village Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $972 |
| Reserve At Lakeshore | The Coolidge | 1BR,1BA | $1,039 |
| Marina Pointe | Constellation | 1BR,1BA | $1,080 |
| Ridgeside Flats | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,089 |
| Laurel Ridge Apartments | Willow | 1BR,1BA | $1,142 |
| Haven Cross Creek | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,185 |
| The Shoals at Chickamauga Lake | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Chattanooga, TN
As of January 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Chattanooga area is the $1.35 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at The Firefly in the in the East Chattanooga neighborhood starting from $1,550. The second greatest value East Chattanooga apartment is the 4209 Willard Dr Model at 4209 Willard Dr, Unit 103 starting at $1,600 with a $1.45 price per square foot in the East Chattanooga neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Chattanooga apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Firefly | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.35 |
| 4209 Willard Dr, Unit 103 | 4209 Willard Dr | 2BR,2BA | $1.45 |
| 4115 Harbor Hills Rd, Unit B | 4115 Harbor Hills Rd | 2BR,1BA | $1.20 |
| Marina Pointe | Windward | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| Ridgeside Flats | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| The Shoals at Chickamauga Lake | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| Haven Cross Creek | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| 404 Homes | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| Park Village Apartments | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.60 |
| Laurel Ridge Apartments | Willow | 1BR,1BA | $1.70 |
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Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Chattanooga Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in East Chattanooga?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Chattanooga is under $1,199.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Chattanooga?
The cheapest apartment in East Chattanooga is Lily Grace North which is listed at $850, while the average apartment in East Chattanooga costs $4,525.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East 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 8 regular apartments in East Chattanooga 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 East Chattanooga?
Cheap apartments in East Chattanooga have an average cost of $187 which is $4,338 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Chattanooga.
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