
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Lookout Mountain Neighborhood of Chattanooga, TN from $500 (28 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Lookout Mountain area of Chattanooga.


The Overlook Apartments

997 W Elmwood Dr

5317 Lee Ave

Ascent at Signal Mountain

4521 Balcomb St

Vista Cameron Harbor
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Borough 33 Apartments

3336 Gundy Dr

Riverwalk at Cameron Harbor

River Canyon

MAA Windridge

Hawthorne at the W

City Green Apartments
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St Elmo

3609 Carl White Pl

Arbors at Signal Mountain

Sergeant's Apartments

Foundry Flats

Rise at Signal Mountain Apartments
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Stone Ridge Park

1205 W 50th St

900 Mountain Creek Rd

The Stovall

4209 Grand Ave

1710 Ashmore Ave

4162 Tillie Cir
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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 | $1,261 | $838 | $1,429 |
| Lookout Mountain 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,433 | $885 | $1,889 |
| Lookout Mountain 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,632 | $556 | $2,279 |
| Lookout Mountain 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,074 | $637 | $2,899 |
| Lookout Mountain 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,699 | $2,699 | $2,699 |
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There are currently 28 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 2 Beds unit found at The Reserve at Mountain Pass priced from $556. The Overlook Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $838. Here are the most affordable Lookout Mountain apartments for rent in Chattanooga, TN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Reserve at Mountain Pass | 2 Bedroom Two Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $556 |
| The Overlook Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $838 |
| Foundry Flats | Front bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
| Ascent at Signal Mountain | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,048 |
| Rise at Signal Mountain Apartments | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,057 |
| Borough 33 Apartments | Avalon | Studio,1BA | $1,209 |
| Riverwalk at Cameron Harbor | The Warner | 1BR,1BA | $1,329 |
| River Canyon | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,400 |
| City Green Apartments | Rawling (A3) | 1BR,1BA | $1,514 |
| Hawthorne at the W | The Ashland | 1BR,1BA | $1,524 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lookout Mountain, TN
As of May 08, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lookout Mountain area is the $1.07 price per square foot The Maple Model at MAA Windridge in the in the Mountain Creek neighborhood starting from $1,538. The second greatest value Lookout Mountain apartment is the 2 Bedroom Two Bathroom Model at The Reserve at Mountain Pass starting at $556 with a $0.51 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAA Windridge | The Maple | 2BR,2BA | $1.07 |
| The Reserve at Mountain Pass | 2 Bedroom Two Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $0.51 |
| Hawthorne at the W | The Ashland | 1BR,1BA | $1.69 |
| Rise at Signal Mountain Apartments | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.33 |
| River Canyon | One Bed One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.79 |
| City Green Apartments | Anderson (A2) | 1BR,1BA | $2.22 |
| Ascent at Signal Mountain | 1 bed 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.61 |
| Riverwalk at Cameron Harbor | The Warner | 1BR,1BA | $2.08 |
| Foundry Flats | Front bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.15 |
| The Overlook Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.86 |
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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 $1,524.
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 6 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 $232 which is $2,467 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lookout Mountain.
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