
Cheap 1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the East Lake Neighborhood of Chattanooga, TN from $830 (26 Rentals)


Total Monthly Price
108 Sherwood Ave, Unit Secluded and Convenient

The View at Mission Ridge

12 Bellflower Cir, Unit 2

Chateau Royale West

Home Place Apartments
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420 Sioux Trail

East Line Apartments - Live on Main Street

Burnside

Flats at Southside Gardens

Urban Lofts
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The Villages at Alton Park

Montview Apartments

East Ridge Flats and Townhomes

Foundry Flats

Veranda at the Ridge

The Oaks at Midtown
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505 S Lyerly St

3216 Gleason Dr

3392 Shadowlawn Dr, Unit a

47 Bryan Ln

The Ridge Apartments

Sweetbay Apartments
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39 Ga Ln

Germantown Gardens
East Lake, Chattanooga, TN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Lake?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Lake Studio Apartments | $1,350 | $1,105 | $1,812 |
East Lake 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,162 | $830 | $1,620 |
| East Lake 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,243 | $749 | $2,199 |
| East Lake 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,401 | $1,110 | $1,900 |
| East Lake 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,062 | $1,690 | $2,595 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Lake Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in East Lake?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in East Lake is under $1,105.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in East Lake?
The cheapest apartment in East Lake is The Highlands Apartments which is listed at $830, while the average apartment in East Lake costs $1,982.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in East Lake?
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 1 regular apartments in East Lake 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 Lake?
Cheap apartments in East Lake have an average cost of $172 which is $1,810 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Lake.
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