Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Ridge Neighborhood of Chattanooga, TN from $500 (8 Rentals)

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Highlands Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Highlands Apartments

2001 S Lyerly StChattanooga, TN 37404
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New Castle Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

New Castle Apartments

5700 Roper StEast Ridge, TN 37412
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East Ridge, Chattanooga, TN Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Ridge Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Ridge area of Chattanooga, TN is a Studio unit found at The View at Mission Ridge priced from $700. Spring Creek Gardens has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable East Ridge apartments for rent in Chattanooga, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The View at Mission RidgeStudioStudio,1BA$700
Spring Creek Gardens1 Bedroom 1 Bath Home with 611 Square Feet of L...1BR,1BA$900
MAA HamiltonThe HibiscusStudio,1BA$908

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Ridge, TN

As of September 13, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Ridge area is the $1.24 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Slate Residences in the in the East Lake neighborhood starting from $1,790. The second greatest value East Ridge apartment is the 2 bed 1.5 bath Model at Glen Ridge Townhomes starting at $1,295 with a $1.00 price per square foot in the Marimont neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Ridge apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Slate Residences2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.24
Glen Ridge Townhomes2 bed 1.5 bath2BR,1.5BA$1.00
Germantown Gardens2 Bedroom 2 Bath Home; 1278 sq ft w/ w&d hook ups2BR,2BA$1.06
Stylish Units in the Heart of Highland ParkSecond2BR,2BA$1.64
Summit East RidgeBirch2BR,2BA$1.61
Dogwood Place ApartmentsWonderful 2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.14
Sterling Heights Apartments by Callio Properties1x11BR,1BA$1.51
Veranda at the RidgeApplewood1BR,1BA$1.56
Spring Creek Gardens1 Bedroom 1 Bath Home with 611 Square Feet of L...1BR,1BA$1.47
East Ridge Village1 Bedroom 1 Home with 600 Square Feet of Living...1BR,1BA$1.54

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Ridge, Chattanooga, TN

Ranked #60

Among cities in Tennessee for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the East Ridge Neighborhood in Chattanooga, TN

Walk Score®

52 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

44 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Ridge Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in East Ridge?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in East Ridge is at The View at Mission Ridge listed at $700.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Ridge Apartment is $900 at Spring Creek Gardens.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Ridge is starting from $1,000 at Spring Creek Gardens.

What is the most affordable East Ridge Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap East Ridge Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Dogwood Place Apartments and starts from $1,134.

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