
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lake Vista Neighborhood of Chattanooga, TN from $725 (36 Rentals)
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3504 Marport Dr

8831 Millard Lee Ln

4330 Wilson St

The Beverly Apartments

4131 Wilkesview Dr

Courts at Waterford

4000 Lara Ln, Unit C

Reserve At Lakeshore
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8731 Millard Lee Ln, Unit B

3884 Youngstown Rd

Hills at Oakwood

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8881 Millard Lee Ln

Villas at Oak Crest

4041 Arbor Pl Ln

Haven Cross Creek

Marina Pointe
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Shoals at Chickamauga Lake

3139 Lightfoot Mill Rd

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Campbell Ridge

Arbor Hill Apartments

5113 TN-58

Riverside Place
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2400 Crutchfield St

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2512 O Rear St

Laurel Ridge Apartments

3503 Dodson Ave

2413 Stuart St

2318 Green Forest Dr

MAA Cloverdale

Northgate Crossing
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Lake Vista, Chattanooga, TN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lake Vista?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Vista Studio Apartments | $1,165 | $749 | $1,699 |
| Lake Vista 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,324 | $800 | $2,051 |
| Lake Vista 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,493 | $945 | $2,265 |
| Lake Vista 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,889 | $1,415 | $2,546 |
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There are currently 36 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the Lake Vista Neighborhood of Chattanooga, TN.
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Cheapest Available Lake Vista Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lake Vista area of Chattanooga, TN is a 1 Bed unit found at The Beverly Apartments priced from $950. Courts at Waterford has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $990. Here are the most affordable Lake Vista apartments for rent in Chattanooga, TN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Beverly Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
| Courts at Waterford | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $990 |
| Lily Grace North | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Elements of Chattanooga | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom A | 1BR,1BA | $1,065 |
| Villas at Oak Crest | Poplar | 1BR,1BA | $1,106 |
| Haven Cross Creek | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,135 |
| Marina Pointe | Nautica | 1BR,1BA | $1,136 |
| Hills at Oakwood | B2-2 x 1.5 Dogwood | 2BR,1BA | $1,140 |
| MAA Cloverdale | The Preakness | 2BR,2BA | $1,288 |
| Laurel Ridge Apartments | Hickory | 2BR,2BA | $1,320 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lake Vista, TN
As of August 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lake Vista area is the $1.47 price per square foot The Lookout Model at Reserve At Lakeshore in the in the East Chattanooga neighborhood starting from $1,979. The second greatest value Lake Vista apartment is the Genoa Model at Anchor Point starting at $1,888 with a $1.42 price per square foot in the Lake Hills neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lake Vista apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reserve At Lakeshore | The Lookout | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.47 |
| Anchor Point | Genoa | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.42 |
| Forest Hill Villas Apartment Homes | The Casetta | 2BR,2BA | $1.27 |
| MAA Cloverdale | The Preakness | 2BR,2BA | $1.25 |
| Hills at Oakwood | B2-2 x 1.5 Dogwood | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.19 |
| Laurel Ridge Apartments | Hickory | 2BR,2BA | $1.40 |
| Shoals at Chickamauga Lake | The Valley | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| Haven Cross Creek | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| Villas at Oak Crest | Poplar | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| The Beverly Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lake Vista Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lake Vista?
The cheapest apartment in Lake Vista is The Beverly Apartments which is listed at $950, while the average apartment in Lake Vista costs $1,404.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lake Vista?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 26 regular apartments in Lake Vista that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Lake Vista?
Cheap apartments in Lake Vista have an average cost of $435 which is $969 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lake Vista.
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