
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Ridge Neighborhood of Chattanooga, TN from $500 (21 Rentals)
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4504 Old Mission Rd

5317 Spriggs St
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East Ridge, Chattanooga, TN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in East Ridge?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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East Ridge Studio Apartments | $964 | $928 | $1,065 |
East Ridge 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,059 | $650 | $1,500 |
East Ridge 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,245 | $799 | $2,100 |
East Ridge 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,551 | $1,096 | $2,400 |
East Ridge 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,644 | $1,490 | $1,899 |
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There are currently 21 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the East Ridge Neighborhood of Chattanooga, TN.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Park Ridge Apartments | Cozy 1 Bed 1 Bathroom Apartment | 1BR,1BA | $924 |
Home Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $945 |
Sterling Heights Apartments by Callio Properties | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
East Ridge Village | 1 Bedroom 1 Home with 600 Square Feet of Living... | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
Equinox at Midtown | Eco | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Slate Residences | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.24 |
Germantown Gardens | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Home; 1278 sq ft w/ w&d hook ups | 2BR,2BA | $1.06 |
Veranda at the Ridge | Birch | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.03 |
Glen Ridge Townhomes | 2 Bed 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.18 |
Stylish Units in the Heart of Highland Park | Second | 2BR,2BA | $1.59 |
Summit East Ridge | Cypress | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
MAA Hamilton | The Magnolia | 1BR,1BA | $1.48 |
Sterling Heights Apartments by Callio Properties | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.47 |
Home Place Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
East Ridge Village | 1 Bedroom 1 Home with 600 Square Feet of Living... | 1BR,1BA | $1.66 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleEast Ridge, Chattanooga, TN
Ranked #55
Among cities in Tennessee for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet 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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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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