Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Ridge Neighborhood of Chattanooga, TN from $500 (21 Rentals)

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538 Wando Dr

ChattanoogaTN37412

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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 1 Bed unit found at Park Ridge Apartments priced from $924. Home Place Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $945. Here are the most affordable East Ridge apartments for rent in Chattanooga, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park Ridge ApartmentsCozy 1 Bed 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$924
Home Place Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$945
Sterling Heights Apartments by Callio Properties1x11BR,1BA$975
East Ridge Village1 Bedroom 1 Home with 600 Square Feet of Living...1BR,1BA$995
Equinox at MidtownEcoStudio,1BA$1,065

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Ridge, TN

As of July 29, 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 Bedroom 2 Bath Home; 1278 sq ft w/ w&d hook ups Model at Germantown Gardens starting at $1,350 with a $1.06 price per square foot in the East Lake 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
Germantown Gardens2 Bedroom 2 Bath Home; 1278 sq ft w/ w&d hook ups2BR,2BA$1.06
Veranda at the RidgeBirch2BR,1.5BA$1.03
Glen Ridge Townhomes2 Bed 2 bath2BR,2BA$1.18
Stylish Units in the Heart of Highland ParkSecond2BR,2BA$1.59
Summit East RidgeCypress2BR,1BA$1.12
MAA HamiltonThe Magnolia1BR,1BA$1.48
Sterling Heights Apartments by Callio Properties1x11BR,1BA$1.47
Home Place Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.60
East Ridge Village1 Bedroom 1 Home with 600 Square Feet of Living...1BR,1BA$1.66

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Ridge, Chattanooga, TN

Ranked #55

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
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

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Ridge Apartment is $924 at Park Ridge Apartments.

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 $1,095 at Summit East Ridge.

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