Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Ridge Neighborhood of Chattanooga, TN from $500 (36 Rentals)

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$850

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103 Hunt Ave

ChattanoogaTN37411
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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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New Castle Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

New Castle Apartments

5700 Roper StEast Ridge, TN 37412
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1407 Mana Ln
2 Bedroom Apartments

1407 Mana Ln

1407 Mana LnEast 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 The Highlands Apartments priced from $830. The View at Mission Ridge 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 Highlands Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$830
The View at Mission RidgeOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
Spring Creek Gardens1 Bedroom 1 Bath Home with 611 Square Feet of L...1BR,1BA$925
The Ridge ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$950
MAA HamiltonThe HibiscusStudio,1BA$973
Home Place Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$990
Dogwood Place2 Bed, 2 Bath 60%2BR,2BA$1,019
Equinox at MidtownSolstice1BR,1BA$1,055
Sterling Heights by Callio Properties2 x 2 A2BR,2BA$1,100
Veranda at the RidgeWalnut2BR,1BA$1,199

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Ridge, TN

As of August 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Ridge 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 Ridge apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Home; 1278 sq ft + Washer/Drye... 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.
3421 Betty Ln, Unit 3421 Betty Lane3421 Betty Ln3BR,2.5BA$1.11
Germantown Gardens2 Bedroom 2 Bath Home; 1278 sq ft + Washer/Drye...2BR,2BA$1.06
Sweetbay Apartments3 Bedroom 2 Bath apartment with 1260 Sq. Ft. Gr...3BR,2BA$1.31
The Highlands Apartments3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$1.17
Park Ridge ApartmentsDeluxe 2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$1.23
Summit East RidgeCypress2BR,1BA$1.26
Sterling Heights by Callio Properties2 x 2 A2BR,2BA$1.13
Veranda at the RidgeWalnut2BR,1.5BA$1.28
Dogwood Place2 bed, 1 Bath 60%2BR,1BA$1.12
Equinox at MidtownSolstice1BR,1BA$1.39

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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East Ridge, Chattanooga, TN

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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 MAA Hamilton listed at $973.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Ridge Apartment is $830 at The Highlands 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 $985 at The Highlands Apartments.

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 and starts from $1,096.

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