Cheap Homes for Rent in the East Lake Neighborhood of Chattanooga, TN from $720 (28 Rentals)

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property at 910 S Crest Rd
$720
1 Bedroom Rentals
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910 S Crest Rd

ChattanoogaTN37404

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property at 3816 Fagan St
$995
2 Bedroom Rentals
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3816 Fagan St

ChattanoogaTN37410

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property at 114 Morningside Dr
$1,200

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Total Monthly Price$1,200
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent
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114 Morningside Dr

ChattanoogaTN37404

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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 13, 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 Reserve at Mountain Pass3 Bedroom Two Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.11
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
Ridgeside Flats2 Bedroom / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.00
2 Bed/1.5 Bath Apartment-Rossville, GA2BR/1.5BA2BR,1BA$1.17
2412 E 14th St, Unit C2412 E 14th St1BR,1BA$1.26

Frequently Asked Questions about East Lake

What type of rentals are currently available in East Lake?

There are currently 123 Apartments for Rent in East Lake, TN with pricing that ranges from $700 to $7,500. There are also 78 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Lake ranging from $720 to $2,900.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in East Lake ranges from $720 to $2,900 with an average monthly rent of $1,540.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in East Lake?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in East Lake range from $1,200 to $1,990, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,245 to $2,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,495 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,999.

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