Cheap Homes for Rent in the East Chattanooga Neighborhood of Chattanooga, TN from $800 (32 Rentals)

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Chattanooga's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

Find income-restricted rentals and housing subsidies. Explore government programs designed to help low-income families secure stable, affordable housing.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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How I Find the Perfect Rental for My Clients: A Real Estate Pro's Guide

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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 $699. River Hills Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $849. Here are the most affordable East Chattanooga apartments for rent in Chattanooga, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lily Grace NorthStudioStudio,1BA$699
River Hills FlatsStudio RenovatedStudio,1BA$849
404 HomesEfficiency - Studio Apartments1BR,1BA$889
Park Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$972
River City North3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$977
Reserve At LakeshoreThe FrazierStudio,1BA$1,069
Ridgeside Flats2 Bedroom / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,089
Haven Cross CreekA11BR,1BA$1,135
Laurel Ridge ApartmentsDogwood1BR,1BA$1,147
Marina PointeConstellation1BR,1BA$1,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Chattanooga, TN

As of July 25, 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
Ridgeside Flats2 Bedroom / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.21
Shoals at Chickamauga LakeThe Valley1BR,1BA$1.51
1603 Wheeler Ave, Unit 1603 apt 1011603 Wheeler Ave2BR,1BA$1.73
Haven Cross CreekA11BR,1BA$1.53
Park Village ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.60
Laurel Ridge ApartmentsMaple1BR,1BA$1.74
Marina PointeNautica1BR,1BA$1.90
River Hills FlatsRiver Hills Flats Studio Unit w/ Murphy Bed Ava...Studio ,1BA$1.89

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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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 East Chattanooga

What type of rentals are currently available in East Chattanooga?

There are currently 91 Apartments for Rent in East Chattanooga, TN with pricing that ranges from $699 to $3,016. There are also 95 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Chattanooga ranging from $825 to $5,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in East Chattanooga?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in East Chattanooga ranges from $825 to $5,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,206.

Expert Rental Resources

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Top Neighborhoods to Rent Near Major Colleges and Universities in Chattanooga, TN

Written by: Catrina Cowart

Chattanooga is the home to many different universities, including the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Chattanooga State Community College, Southern Adventist University, Covenant College, and Richmont Graduate University.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

Written by: Robin Stewart

The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

Written by: Robin Stewart

Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

Written by: Robin Stewart

There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.