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property at 113 Goodson Ave

$890

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Mar 23

113 Goodson Ave

ChattanoogaTN37405

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property at 120 Wolfe St

$995

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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120 Wolfe St

ChattanoogaTN37415

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Chattanooga, TN Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Chattanooga, TN

Pricing Updated: 03/21/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Chattanooga, TN area range in price from $556 to $16,769 with an overall median price of $3,294. The three Chattanooga neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Piney Woods at $556, Galaxy Heights at $832, and South Chattanooga at $556. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Chattanooga Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Piney Woods$1,393$55669
Galaxy Heights$1,586$83236
South Chattanooga$1,641$55639
Tyner Greenwood$1,642$649297
East Ridge$1,749$71572
Hickory Valley Hamilton Place$1,775$649279
Radmoor$1,784$649271
Bella Vista$1,787$649271
Kings Point Lake Vista$1,804$67589
Tyner$1,804$649337

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. Lily Grace North in the East Chattanooga neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $675. 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
Lily Grace NorthStudioStudio,1BA$675
821 Vine StPrivate Bedroom2BR,1BA$700
GoodHomes ChattanoogaLIMITED-TIME SPECIAL! Ask me how to receive $50...Studio,1BA$775
The Highlands Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$830
The Overlook ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$838
Terra at AshleyA11BR,1BA$849
The Oaks at Northshore0x1Studio,1BA$850
The Beverly1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$850
The Outpost1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chattanooga, TN

As of March 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chattanooga area is the $1.13 price per square foot Lookout Model at Bluff View at Northside Apartments in the in the Valleybrook neighborhood starting from $1,520. 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.
Bluff View at Northside ApartmentsLookout2BR,1.5BA$1.13
Grey Parc of RossvilleThe Oak3BR,1BA$0.88
The Reserve at Mountain Pass3 Bedroom Two Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.11
River City North3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.81
Douglas Heights - Historical Access3BR/3BA - C13BR,3BA$0.60
Gateway at Rossville2bd2ba2BR,2BA$0.98
Riverview NorthB1 Renovated2BR,1.5BA$1.06
Cedarbrooke Apartments2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$0.93
821 Vine StPrivate Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.70
Chateau Royale Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$0.93

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Frequently Asked Questions about Chattanooga

What type of rentals are currently available in Chattanooga?

There are currently 672 Apartments for Rent in Chattanooga, TN with pricing that ranges from $556 to $30,260. There are also 392 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Chattanooga ranging from $650 to $5,500.

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 $650 to $5,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,841.

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 $709 to $5,168, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $815 to $3,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,595 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $649.

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