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5305 TN-58

ChattanoogaTN37416

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property at 120 Wolfe St

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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: 04/03/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Chattanooga, TN area range in price from $648 to $5,947 with an overall median price of $3,093. The three Chattanooga neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Piney Woods at $648, Cherokee Woods at $850, and Galaxy Heights at $832. 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$1,462$64863
Cherokee Woods$1,517$85047
Galaxy Heights$1,588$83235
Tyner Greenwood$1,599$699278
Walden$1,600$1,1501
South Chattanooga$1,637$64834
Kings Point Lake Vista$1,665$85085
Radmoor$1,739$699251
Lupton City Norcross$1,742$83269
East Ridge$1,749$70068

Cheapest Available Chattanooga Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Chattanooga, TN is a 3 Beds unit found at The Reserve at Mountain Pass in the East Lake neighborhood priced from $648. 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 Pass3 Bedroom Two Bathroom3BR,2BA$648
821 Vine StPrivate Bedroom2BR,1BA$700
GoodHomes ChattanoogaStudioStudio,1BA$750
The Highlands Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$830
The Overlook ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$838
Terra at AshleyA11BR,1BA$849
Lily Grace NorthOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$850
The Oaks at Northshore0x1Studio,1BA$850
The Beverly1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$850
The Winn at 9501 Bedroom Small1BR,1BA$860

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Chattanooga, TN

As of April 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Chattanooga area is the $1.08 price per square foot Ridgeland Model at Valley Ridge in the in the St. Elmo neighborhood starting from $1,888. The second greatest value Chattanooga apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at Northshore Village starting at $1,249 with a $0.86 price per square foot in the Mountain Creek 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.
Valley RidgeRidgeland3BR,2.5BA$1.08
Northshore Village3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.86
Grey Parc of RossvilleThe Oak3BR,1BA$0.88
Riverview NorthC1 Renovated3BR,2BA$1.09
River City North3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.81
The Reserve at Mountain Pass2 Bedroom Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.11
Gateway at Rossville2bd2ba2BR,2BA$0.98
Cedarbrooke Apartments2 Bed 1.5 Bath2BR,1.5BA$0.93
Chateau Royale Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$0.93
821 Vine StPrivate Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.70

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The Ultimate Long-Distance Moving Checklist: Tips from a Real Estate Pro

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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting

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Frequently Asked Questions about Chattanooga

What type of rentals are currently available in Chattanooga?

There are currently 671 Apartments for Rent in Chattanooga, TN with pricing that ranges from $648 to $29,329. There are also 395 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Chattanooga ranging from $675 to $3,900.

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 $675 to $3,900 with an average monthly rent of $1,854.

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 $648 to $5,172, 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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