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1223 E 8th St

ChattanoogaTN37403

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Campbell Ridge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Campbell Ridge

3401 Campbell StChattanooga, TN 37406
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Maple Hills
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Maple Hills

2515 Gilbert StChattanooga, TN 37406
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Oaks at Camden
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Oaks at Camden

1635 Dodson AveChattanooga, TN 37406
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Dodson Ave Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Dodson Ave Apartments

457 Dodson AveChattanooga, TN 37404
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Park Village Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Park Village Apartments

701 N Germantown RdChattanooga, TN 37411
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Missionary View
1 Bedroom Apartments

Missionary View

73 Shallowford RdChattanooga, TN 37404
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404 Homes
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

404 Homes

404 Tunnel BlvdChattanooga, TN 37411
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East Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN Local Guide

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. River Hills Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable East Chattanooga apartments for rent in Chattanooga, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lily Grace NorthStudioStudio,1BA$675
River Hills FlatsThe Creekside FlatStudio,1BA$899
River City North2x22BR,2BA$940
Ridgeside Flats2 Bedroom / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,080
404 Homes2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,146
Reserve At LakeshoreThe Coolidge1BR,1BA$1,149
Haven Cross CreekC22BR,2BA$1,255
Laurel Ridge ApartmentsHickory2BR,2BA$1,287
District at Riverside ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$1,299

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Chattanooga, TN

As of June 21, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Chattanooga area is the $1.14 price per square foot 1205 Chamberlain Ave Model at 1205 Chamberlain Ave, Unit A in the in the East Chattanooga neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value East Chattanooga apartment is the 2x2 Model at River City North starting at $1,162 with a $1.17 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1205 Chamberlain Ave, Unit A1205 Chamberlain Ave2BR,2BA$1.14
River City North2x22BR,2BA$1.17
One Riverside ApartmentsB12BR,2BA$1.97
Haven Cross CreekC12BR,2BA$1.33
Laurel Ridge ApartmentsBradford2BR,2BA$1.47
404 Homes3 Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.55
2802 Curtis St, Unit B2802 Curtis St2BR,1BA$1.53
Ridgeside Flats2 Bedroom / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.20
The Shoals at Chickamauga LakeA21BR,1BA$1.54
Marina PointeConstellation1BR,1BA$1.87

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East Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN

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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 $1,299.

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 $725, while the average apartment in East Chattanooga costs $7,630.

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 5 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 $139 which is $7,491 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Chattanooga.

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A Local Expert’s Guide To the Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Chattanooga, TN

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Roommate Matching: Finding the Right Fit and Avoiding Pitfalls

Written by: Cheryl Bowman

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The Art of the Rental Viewing: What to look for during a property tour

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Know Your Budget: Calculating What You Can Realistically Afford When Renting

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