Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lake Vista Neighborhood of Chattanooga, TN from $600 (38 Rentals)

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3214 Taylor St

ChattanoogaTN37406

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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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Lake Vista, Chattanooga, TN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Lake Vista Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lake Vista area of Chattanooga, TN is a Studio unit found at Lily Grace North priced from $699. Courts at Waterford has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $911. Here are the most affordable Lake Vista apartments for rent in Chattanooga, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lily Grace NorthStudioStudio,1BA$699
Courts at Waterford1x11BR,1BA$911
Reserve At LakeshoreThe FrazierStudio,1BA$999
Elements of Chattanooga1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,065
MAA CloverdaleThe Belmont1BR,1BA$1,073
Laurel Ridge ApartmentsMaple1BR,1BA$1,077
Villas at Oak CrestCottonwood1BR,1BA$1,131
Haven Cross CreekA11BR,1BA$1,135
Hills at OakwoodB3-2 x 1.5 Willow2BR,1BA$1,195

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lake Vista, TN

As of July 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lake Vista area is the $1.18 price per square foot B3-2 x 1.5 Willow Model at Hills at Oakwood in the in the Tyner neighborhood starting from $1,195. The second greatest value Lake Vista apartment is the 2710 Bryant Rd Model at 2710 Bryant Rd, Unit Hixson apartment starting at $900 with a $0.93 price per square foot in the Valleybrook 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.
Hills at OakwoodB3-2 x 1.5 Willow2BR,1.5BA$1.18
2710 Bryant Rd, Unit Hixson apartment2710 Bryant Rd1BR,1BA$0.93
The Shoals at Chickamauga LakeA21BR,1BA$1.42
Forest Hill Villas Apartment HomesThe Rossa I1BR,1BA$1.55
Ridgeview at Northgate1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1.60
Haven Cross CreekA11BR,1BA$1.53
Villas at Oak CrestPoplar1BR,1BA$1.62
MAA CloverdaleThe Belmont1BR,1BA$1.47
Elements of Chattanooga1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.54
Courts at Waterford1x11BR,1BA$1.53

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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 a cheap apartment in Lake Vista?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lake Vista is under $1,195.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lake Vista?

The cheapest apartment in Lake Vista is Courts at Waterford which is listed at $911, while the average apartment in Lake Vista costs $1,899.

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 39 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 $533 which is $1,366 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lake Vista.

Expert Rental Resources

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