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

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Campbell Ridge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Campbell Ridge

3401 Campbell StChattanooga, TN 37406
  • Utilities Included

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404 Homes
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

404 Homes

404 Tunnel BlvdChattanooga, TN 37411
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property at 715 Lupton Dr

$895

2 Bedroom Rentals

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715 Lupton Dr

ChattanoogaTN37415
property at 354 Derby Cir

$895

2 Bedroom Rentals

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354 Derby Cir

ChattanoogaTN37404
property at 713 Lupton Dr

$895

2 Bedroom Rentals

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713 Lupton Dr

ChattanoogaTN37415
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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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Missionary View
1 Bedroom Apartments

Missionary View

73 Shallowford RdChattanooga, TN 37404

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. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lily Grace NorthStudioStudio,1BA$675
404 Homes2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$800
River Hills FlatsThe Creekside FlatStudio,1BA$899
Park Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$972
Reserve At LakeshoreThe Coolidge1BR,1BA$1,039
Marina PointeConstellation1BR,1BA$1,080
Ridgeside Flats2 Bedroom / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,089
Laurel Ridge ApartmentsWillow1BR,1BA$1,142
Haven Cross CreekA11BR,1BA$1,185
The Shoals at Chickamauga LakeA21BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Firefly3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.35
4209 Willard Dr, Unit 1034209 Willard Dr2BR,2BA$1.45
4115 Harbor Hills Rd, Unit B4115 Harbor Hills Rd2BR,1BA$1.20
Marina PointeWindward1BR,1BA$1.60
Ridgeside Flats2 Bedroom / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.21
The Shoals at Chickamauga LakeA21BR,1BA$1.34
Haven Cross CreekA11BR,1BA$1.60
404 Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.35
Park Village ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.60
Laurel Ridge ApartmentsWillow1BR,1BA$1.70

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN

Ranked #54

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

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3.5
Pet 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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Hi, I'm Catrina, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Chattanooga. Today, I'd love to talk to you about a gem of a city: Chattanooga, Tennessee.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

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