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property at 113 Goodson Ave

$790 - $890

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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113 Goodson Ave

ChattanoogaTN37405

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property at 210 Hendricks Blvd

$895

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$895

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$895

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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210 Hendricks Blvd

ChattanoogaTN37405

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property at 705 Woodmore Ln

$950 - $1,750

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

Available May 15

705 Woodmore Ln

ChattanoogaTN37411

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property at 8820 Millard Lee Ln

$1,000

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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8820 Millard Lee Ln

ChattanoogaTN37416

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Chattanooga, TN Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Chattanooga, TN

Pricing Updated: 05/05/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Chattanooga, TN area range in price from $556 to $5,906 with an overall median price of $3,277. The three Chattanooga neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Dallas Bay Lakesite at $1,100, Tyner Greenwood at $749, and Bella Vista at $899. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Chattanooga Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Dallas Bay Lakesite$1,100$1,1001
Tyner Greenwood$1,643$749238
Bella Vista$1,699$899210
Hickory Valley Hamilton Place$1,699$899220
Radmoor$1,699$899210
Tyner$1,711$749272
Yorktown$1,713$900230
Hickory Valley$1,713$749291
Hamilton Place$1,722$899277
Galaxy Heights$1,728$83219

Cheapest Available Chattanooga Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Chattanooga, TN is a 2 Beds unit found at The Reserve at Mountain Pass in the East Lake neighborhood priced from $556. 821 Vine St in the Highland Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Chattanooga apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Reserve at Mountain Pass2 Bedroom Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$556
821 Vine StPrivate Bedroom2BR,1BA$700
Lily Grace NorthStudioStudio,1BA$749
GoodHomes ChattanoogaStudioStudio,1BA$775
The Highlands Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$830
The Overlook ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$838
The Oaks at Northshore0x1Studio,1BA$850
The Winn at 9501 Bedroom Small1BR,1BA$860
The Outpost1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$895
Lily Grace South1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chattanooga, TN

As of May 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chattanooga area is the $1.05 price per square foot 2 Bed/ 1.5 Bath Renovated Model at Fountain Brook in the in the Cedar Hill neighborhood starting from $1,360. The second greatest value Chattanooga apartment is the The Oak Model at Grey Parc of Rossville starting at $1,110 with a $0.88 price per square foot in the East Lake neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Chattanooga apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Fountain Brook2 Bed/ 1.5 Bath Renovated2BR,1.5BA$1.05
Grey Parc of RossvilleThe Oak3BR,1BA$0.88
Midvale Heights2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom2BR,1.5BA$0.88
Riverview NorthC1 Renovated3BR,2BA$1.05
Summit East RidgeSpruce3BR,1.5BA$1.01
River City North3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.81
The Reserve at Mountain Pass2 Bedroom Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$0.51
Gateway at Rossville2bd2ba2BR,2BA$0.98
821 Vine StPrivate Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.70
Riverside North Apartment Homes2x12BR,1BA$1.08

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Frequently Asked Questions about Chattanooga

What type of rentals are currently available in Chattanooga?

There are currently 644 Apartments for Rent in Chattanooga, TN with pricing that ranges from $556 to $5,910. There are also 387 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Chattanooga ranging from $695 to $6,200.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Chattanooga?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Chattanooga ranges from $695 to $6,200 with an average monthly rent of $2,224.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Chattanooga?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Chattanooga range from $637 to $3,599, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,099 to $3,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,399 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $649.

Expert Rental Resources

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A Local Expert’s Guide To the Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Chattanooga, TN

Written by: Catrina Cowart

Hi, I'm Catrina, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Chattanooga. Today, I'd love to talk to you about a gem of a city: Chattanooga, Tennessee.

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A Seasoned Property Manager's Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Your Deposit Back

Written by: Lauren Harrington

I’m going to talk with you as a seasoned property manager and friend. So, let’s start with your security deposit. I want you to think about this guide as insider information. You deserve your deposit back.

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Expert Solutions for Creating the Perfect Work-From-Home Apartment Layouts

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article is based on first-hand experience managing apartment communities and helping renters adapt to their spaces after moving in.

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What Does “Rent Burdened” Mean? How Much Rent Is Too Much

Written by: Lauren Harrington

This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.