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

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Campbell Ridge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Campbell Ridge

3401 Campbell StChattanooga, TN 37406
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Arbor Hill Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Arbor Hill Apartments

5305-5315 Highway 58Chattanooga, TN 37416
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Riverside Place
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Riverside Place

5121 Hulk LnChattanooga, TN 37416

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Laurel Ridge Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Laurel Ridge Apartments

4715 Bonny Oaks DrChattanooga, TN 37416
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Northgate Crossing
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Northgate Crossing

1664 Greendale WayHixson, TN 37343
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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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Beverly ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$950
Courts at Waterford1x11BR,1BA$990
Lily Grace North1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$999
Elements of Chattanooga1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom A1BR,1BA$1,065
Villas at Oak CrestPoplar1BR,1BA$1,106
Haven Cross CreekA11BR,1BA$1,135
Marina PointeNautica1BR,1BA$1,136
Hills at OakwoodB2-2 x 1.5 Dogwood2BR,1BA$1,140
MAA CloverdaleThe Preakness2BR,2BA$1,288
Laurel Ridge ApartmentsHickory2BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Reserve At LakeshoreThe Lookout2BR,2.5BA$1.47
Anchor PointGenoa2BR,2.5BA$1.42
Forest Hill Villas Apartment HomesThe Casetta2BR,2BA$1.27
MAA CloverdaleThe Preakness2BR,2BA$1.25
Hills at OakwoodB2-2 x 1.5 Dogwood2BR,1.5BA$1.19
Laurel Ridge ApartmentsHickory2BR,2BA$1.40
Shoals at Chickamauga LakeThe Valley1BR,1BA$1.51
Haven Cross CreekA11BR,1BA$1.53
Villas at Oak CrestPoplar1BR,1BA$1.50
The Beverly ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.58

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States, including Chattanooga. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, places that make kids happy, raising pets, transit options, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

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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