Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Lake Neighborhood of Chattanooga, TN from $592 (69 Rentals)

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$720
1 Bedroom Rentals
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910 S Crest Rd

ChattanoogaTN37404

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Montview Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Montview Apartments

30 Tunnel BlvdChattanooga, TN 37411
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3301 Navajo
1 Bedroom Apartments

3301 Navajo

3301 Navajo DrChattanooga, TN 37411

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Foundry Flats
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Foundry Flats

410 W 25th StChattanooga, TN 37408
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2618 Carr St.
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

2618 Carr St.

2618 Carr StChattanooga, TN 37408
property at 3816 Fagan St
$995
2 Bedroom Rentals
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3816 Fagan St

ChattanoogaTN37410
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Veranda at the Ridge
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Veranda at the Ridge

1408C Mana LnChattanooga, TN 37412
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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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The Oaks at Midtown
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Oaks at Midtown

205 Dellwood PlChattanooga, TN 37411
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Cheapest Available East Lake Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Lake area of Chattanooga, TN is a 1 Bed unit found at The Highlands Apartments priced from $830. The View at Mission Ridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $850. Here are the most affordable East Lake apartments for rent in Chattanooga, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Highlands Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$830
The View at Mission RidgeStudioStudio,1BA$850
3301 Navajo1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$850
Ridgeside Flats2 Bedroom / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$899
The Ridge ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$950
Chateau Royale WestOne Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$975
Home Place Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$990
2618 Carr St.2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$995

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Lake, TN

As of September 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Lake area is the $1.11 price per square foot 3421 Betty Ln Model at 3421 Betty Ln, Unit 3421 Betty Lane in the in the East Lake neighborhood starting from $1,990. The second greatest value East Lake apartment is the 3 Bedroom 2 Bath apartment with 1260 Sq. Ft. Gr... Model at Sweetbay Apartments starting at $1,650 with a $1.31 price per square foot in the East Lake neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Lake apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3421 Betty Ln, Unit 3421 Betty Lane3421 Betty Ln3BR,2.5BA$1.11
Sweetbay Apartments3 Bedroom 2 Bath apartment with 1260 Sq. Ft. Gr...3BR,2BA$1.31
The Highlands Apartments3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$1.17
The Poplin at Mill Town2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.52
18 Sheridan Rd, Unit 18 Sheridan Rd apt A18 Sheridan Rd1BR,1.5BA$1.42
Burnside1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.23
2 Bed/1.5 Bath Apartment-Rossville, GA2BR/1.5BA2BR,1BA$1.17
Ridgeside Flats2 Bedroom / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.00
2412 E 14th St, Unit C2412 E 14th St1BR,1BA$1.26
Chateau Royale WestOne Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.58

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 $995.

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 $1,175.

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 2 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 $219 which is $956 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in East Lake.

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