Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Lake Neighborhood of Chattanooga, TN from $500 (65 Rentals)

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Montview Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Montview Apartments

30 Tunnel BlvdChattanooga, 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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Veranda at the Ridge
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Veranda at the Ridge

1408C Mana LnChattanooga, TN 37412
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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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Mana Lane Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Mana Lane Apartments

1413 Mana LnChattanooga, TN 37412
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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
Grey Parc of Rossville2x1-11752BR,1BA$899
Ridgeside Flats2 Bedroom / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$941
The Ridge ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$950
Chateau Royale WestOne Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$975
2 Bed/1.5 Bath Apartment-Rossville, GA2BR/1.5BA2BR,1BA$1,049
East Line Apartments - Live on Main StreetStudio1BR,1BA$1,105

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Lake, TN

As of July 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Lake area is the $0.79 price per square foot 3x1-1257 Model at Grey Parc of Rossville in the in the East Lake neighborhood starting from $999. The second greatest value East Lake apartment is the 3 Beds, 2 baths Model at The Highlands Apartments starting at $1,385 with a $1.17 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.
Grey Parc of Rossville3x1-12573BR,1BA$0.79
The Highlands Apartments3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$1.17
Sweetbay Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath with 1040 Sq. Ft. W/D2BR,1BA$1.35
104 Beech St, Unit B104 Beech St2BR,1BA$1.15
The Poplin2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.59
Burnside1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.25
2 Bed/1.5 Bath Apartment-Rossville, GA2BR/1.5BA2BR,1BA$1.17
Ridgeside Flats2 Bedroom / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.05
The Ridge ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.63
Chateau Royale WestOne Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.58

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Lake Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in East Lake?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in East Lake is at The View at Mission Ridge listed at $850.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Lake Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Lake Apartment is $830 at The Highlands Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Lake Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Lake is starting from $899 at Grey Parc of Rossville.

What is the most affordable East Lake Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap East Lake Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Grey Parc of Rossville and starts from $999.

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