Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Chattanooga Neighborhood of Chattanooga, TN from $700 (47 Rentals)

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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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Bailey Row - 2105
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bailey Row - 2105

2105-2111 Bailey AveChattanooga, TN 37404

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Laurel Ridge Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Laurel Ridge Apartments

4715 Bonny Oaks DrChattanooga, TN 37416
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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 River Hills Flats priced from $849. 404 Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $889. Here are the most affordable East Chattanooga apartments for rent in Chattanooga, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
River Hills FlatsRiver Hills Flats Studio Units AvailableStudio,1BA$849
404 HomesAmazing 1 Beds | 1 Baths | 340 Square Ft. studi...1BR,1BA$889
River City North3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$977
Reserve At LakeshoreThe FrazierStudio,1BA$999
Lily Grace North1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$999
Bailey Row - 210501 - 1 BR1BR,1BA$1,000
Marina PointeNautica1BR,1BA$1,080
Haven Cross CreekA21BR,1BA$1,190
Laurel Ridge ApartmentsHickory2BR,2BA$1,320
Shoals at Chickamauga LakeThe Valley1BR,1BA$1,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Chattanooga, TN

As of August 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Chattanooga area is the $0.82 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at River City North in the in the East Chattanooga neighborhood starting from $977. The second greatest value East Chattanooga apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at The Firefly starting at $1,450 with a $1.26 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.
River City North3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.82
The Firefly3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.26
Laurel Ridge ApartmentsHickory2BR,2BA$1.40
Shoals at Chickamauga LakeThe Valley1BR,1BA$1.51
Haven Cross CreekA21BR,1BA$1.48
Marina PointeConstellation1BR,1BA$1.79
Lily Grace North1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.67
Bailey Row - 210501 - 1 BR1BR,1BA$1.98
Reserve At LakeshoreThe Frazier - FurnishedStudio ,1BA$2.20
River Hills FlatsRiver Hills Flats Studio Unit w/ Murphy Bed Ava...Studio ,1BA$1.89

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 $1,350.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Chattanooga?

The cheapest apartment in East Chattanooga is 404 Homes which is listed at $889, while the average apartment in East Chattanooga costs $1,590.

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 11 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 $217 which is $1,373 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Chattanooga.

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Practical Tips for Renters: How to Identify a Great Rental and Avoid Red Flags

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