Cheap Homes for Rent in East Ridge Neighborhood of Chattanooga, TN from $800 (17 Rentals)

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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 $915. 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$915
Park Ridge ApartmentsCozy 1 Bed 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$924
Spring Creek Gardens1 Bedroom 1 Bath Home with 611 Square Feet of L...1BR,1BA$925
East Ridge Village1 Bedroom 1 Home with 600 Square Feet of Living...1BR,1BA$925

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Ridge, TN

As of February 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Ridge area is the $1.41 price per square foot 600 Villard Dr Model at 600 Villard Dr, Unit #B in the in the East Lake neighborhood starting from $1,695. The second greatest value East Ridge apartment is the 3 Beds, 2 baths Model at The Highlands Apartments starting at $1,385 with a $1.17 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.
600 Villard Dr, Unit #B600 Villard Dr3BR,1BA$1.41
The Highlands Apartments3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$1.17
Summit East RidgeCypress2BR,1BA$1.12
East Ridge Flats and TownhomesThe Lookout2BR,1BA$1.25
Equinox at MidtownSolstice1BR,1BA$1.39
The View at Mission RidgeOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.32
The Ridge ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.63
Spring Creek Gardens1 Bedroom 1 Bath Home with 611 Square Feet of L...1BR,1BA$1.51
East Ridge Village1 Bedroom 1 Home with 600 Square Feet of Living...1BR,1BA$1.54
Park Ridge ApartmentsCozy 1 Bed 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1.85

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Ridge, Chattanooga, TN

Ranked #68

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about East Ridge

What type of rentals are currently available in East Ridge?

There are currently 81 Apartments for Rent in East Ridge, TN with pricing that ranges from $700 to $1,899. There are also 62 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in East Ridge ranging from $800 to $2,400.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in East Ridge ranges from $800 to $2,400 with an average monthly rent of $1,426.

Expert Rental Resources

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