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property at 825 Vine St

$800

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Aug 1

825 Vine St, Unit 202

825 Vine St
ChattanoogaTN37403

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property at 210 Hendricks Blvd

$895

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$895

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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210 Hendricks Blvd

ChattanoogaTN37405
property at 5519 TN-153

$895

1 Bedroom Rentals

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5519 TN-153

ChattanoogaTN37343

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Chattanooga, TN Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Chattanooga, TN

Pricing Updated: 06/20/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Chattanooga, TN area range in price from $695 to $3,750 with an overall median price of $2,395. The three Chattanooga neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Rollingwood at $1,250, Amnicola East Chattanooga at $825, and Avondale at $800. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Chattanooga Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Rollingwood$1,447$1,2503
Amnicola East Chattanooga$1,525$82524
Avondale$1,695$80080
Glenwood Eastdale$1,695$89539
East Chattanooga$1,720$82575
Woodmore Dalewood$1,747$69530
Tyner Greenwood$1,892$9755
Eastdale$1,897$69593
Tyner$1,925$69521
Hemphill$1,947$69571

Cheapest Available Chattanooga Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Chattanooga, TN is a 1 Bed unit found at Bedford Place priced from $397. 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
Bedford Place1 bedroom - Income Restrictions1BR,1BA$397
821 Vine StPrivate Bedroom2BR,1BA$700
The Beverly ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$799
GoodHomes ChattanoogaStudioStudio,1BA$800
The Grove at Hickory Valley0x1SStudio,1BA$825
The Highlands Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$830
The Overlook ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$838
River Hills FlatsRiver Hills Flats Studio Units AvailableStudio,1BA$849
The Outpost1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$895
Grey Parc of Rossville2x1-11752BR,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chattanooga, TN

As of June 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chattanooga area is the $0.89 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Northshore Village in the in the Mountain Creek neighborhood starting from $1,289. The second greatest value Chattanooga apartment is the 2 Bed/ 1.5 Bath Renovated Model at Fountain Brook starting at $1,274 with a $0.98 price per square foot in the Cedar Hill 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.
Northshore Village3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.89
Fountain Brook2 Bed/ 1.5 Bath Renovated2BR,1.5BA$0.98
Grey Parc of Rossville3x1-12573BR,1BA$0.79
Midvale Heights2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom2BR,1.5BA$1.04
Trails of Signal MountainMckenzie2BR,1.5BA$0.96
River City North3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.82
Campus Walk3BR/3BA - C13BR,3BA$0.60
Gateway at Rossville2bd2ba2BR,2BA$0.98
Wendelia2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$0.98
Bedford Place1 bedroom - Income Restrictions1BR,1BA$0.51

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Frequently Asked Questions about Chattanooga

What type of rentals are currently available in Chattanooga?

There are currently 673 Apartments for Rent in Chattanooga, TN with pricing that ranges from $649 to $4,700. There are also 412 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Chattanooga ranging from $695 to $3,750.

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 $3,750 with an average monthly rent of $1,997.

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 $3,599, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,150 to $3,400. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,250 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $649.

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