
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lookout Mountain Neighborhood of Chattanooga, TN from $600 (24 Rentals)
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997 W Elmwood Dr

3463 Cagle Rd, Unit B

5326 Slayton Ave

Borough 33 Apartments

Ascent at Signal Mountain

3336 Gundy Dr

MAA Windridge
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Vista Cameron Harbor

Riverwalk at Cameron Harbor

City Green Apartments

Hawthorne at the W

River Canyon

St Elmo

3609 Carl White Pl

Arbors at Signal Mountain
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4607 Highland Ave

Sergeant's Apartments

Foundry Flats

Stone Ridge Park

Rise at Signal Mountain Apartments

4802 Oakland Ave

900 Mountain Creek Rd

258 Burnt Mill Rd
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Lookout Mountain, Chattanooga, TN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lookout Mountain?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lookout Mountain Studio Apartments | $1,281 | $838 | $1,454 |
| Lookout Mountain 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,443 | $885 | $1,768 |
| Lookout Mountain 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,718 | $1,060 | $2,304 |
| Lookout Mountain 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,131 | $1,858 | $2,574 |
| Lookout Mountain 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,699 | $2,699 | $2,699 |
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There are currently 24 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Lookout Mountain Neighborhood of Chattanooga, TN.
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Cheapest Available Lookout Mountain Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Lookout Mountain area of Chattanooga, TN is a Studio unit found at The Overlook Apartments priced from $838. Foundry Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $975. Here are the most affordable Lookout Mountain apartments for rent in Chattanooga, TN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Overlook Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $838 |
| Foundry Flats | Front bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $975 |
| Borough 33 Apartments | Addison | Studio,1BA | $1,109 |
| Rise at Signal Mountain Apartments | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,141 |
| MAA Windridge | The Azalea | 1BR,1BA | $1,228 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lookout Mountain, TN
As of June 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lookout Mountain area is the $1.37 price per square foot The Coolidge Model at Hawthorne at the W in the in the Mountain Creek neighborhood starting from $1,739. The second greatest value Lookout Mountain apartment is the 3 Bedroom Two Bathroom Model at The Reserve at Mountain Pass starting at $1,890 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the East Lake neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lookout Mountain apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorne at the W | The Coolidge | 2BR,2BA | $1.37 |
| The Reserve at Mountain Pass | 3 Bedroom Two Bathroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.50 |
| Ascent at Signal Mountain | 2 bed 1.5 bath Townhome | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.30 |
| MAA Windridge | The Azalea | 1BR,1BA | $1.18 |
| Vista Cameron Harbor | Savannah | 2BR,2BA | $1.74 |
| River Canyon | Two Bed One Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.80 |
| Rise at Signal Mountain Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.59 |
| Borough 33 Apartments | Brenton | 1BR,1BA | $2.41 |
| Foundry Flats | Front bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.12 |
| The Overlook Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.86 |
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2.5Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lookout Mountain Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Lookout Mountain?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Lookout Mountain is under $1,799.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lookout Mountain?
The cheapest apartment in Lookout Mountain is The Overlook Apartments which is listed at $890, while the average apartment in Lookout Mountain costs $2,699.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lookout Mountain?
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 2 regular apartments in Lookout Mountain 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 Lookout Mountain?
Cheap apartments in Lookout Mountain have an average cost of $236 which is $2,463 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lookout Mountain.
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