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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Martin Luther King Neighborhood of Chattanooga, TN from $600 (21 Rentals)
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1223 E 8th St
ChattanoogaTN37403
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Passenger Flats
1362 Passenger StChattanooga, TN 37408
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Ayrshire Building - 418 Mccallie Ave
418 Mccallie AveChattanooga, TN 37402
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The Fleetwood Building
232 E 11th StChattanooga, TN 37402
1525 Kirby Ave
ChattanoogaTN37404
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from $1,105Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
East Line Apartments - Live on Main Street
901 E Main StChattanooga, TN 37408
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Lindsay 414
414 Lindsay StChattanooga, TN 37403
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17 Broad
1701 Broad StChattanooga, TN 37408
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The Flats at Southside Gardens
245 W 26th StChattanooga, TN 37408
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621 E M L King Blvd
ChattanoogaTN37403
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Martin Luther King, Chattanooga, TN Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Martin Luther King?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Luther King Studio Apartments | $1,459 | $945 | $3,355 |
| Martin Luther King 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,502 | $1,045 | $2,167 |
| Martin Luther King 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,030 | $845 | $3,016 |
| Martin Luther King 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,689 | $700 | $5,970 |
| Martin Luther King 4 Bedroom Apartments | $651 | $600 | $695 |
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There are currently 21 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Martin Luther King Neighborhood of Chattanooga, TN.
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Cheapest Available Martin Luther King Apartments for Rent
The cheapest available apartment rental in the Martin Luther King area of Chattanooga, TN is a Studio unit found at Passenger Flats priced from $945. The Grand has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,045. Here are the most affordable Martin Luther King apartments for rent in Chattanooga, TN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passenger Flats | Studio Eastern | Studio,1BA | $945 |
| The Grand | A | 1BR,1BA | $1,045 |
| The Fleetwood Building | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,045 |
| East Line Apartments - Live on Main Street | Live on Chattanooga's Trendy Southside! | 1BR,1BA | $1,105 |
| 17 Broad | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $1,182 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Martin Luther King, TN
As of June 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Martin Luther King area is the $1.14 price per square foot 1205 Chamberlain Ave Model at 1205 Chamberlain Ave, Unit A in the in the East Chattanooga neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Martin Luther King apartment is the 3BR/3BA - C1 Model at Douglas Heights starting at $700 with a $0.59 price per square foot in the St. Elmo neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Martin Luther King apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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| 1205 Chamberlain Ave, Unit A | 1205 Chamberlain Ave | 2BR,2BA | $1.14 |
| Douglas Heights | 3BR/3BA - C1 | 3BR,3BA | $0.59 |
| Ayrshire Building - 418 Mccallie Ave | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| Bread Factory Lofts | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.15 |
| The Maclellan | Thomas | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
| Market City Center | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
| One Riverside Apartments | A3 | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
| Burnside | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.74 |
| The Fleetwood Building | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $1.41 |
| Lindsay 414 | 1 Bedroom - Jefferson | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
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Getting Around the Martin Luther King Neighborhood in Chattanooga, TN
Walk Score®
82 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
86 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
44 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Martin Luther King Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Martin Luther King?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Martin Luther King is under $1,299.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Martin Luther King?
The cheapest apartment in Martin Luther King is The Grand which is listed at $1,045, while the average apartment in Martin Luther King costs $2,612.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Martin Luther King?
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 10 regular apartments in Martin Luther King 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 Martin Luther King?
Cheap apartments in Martin Luther King have an average cost of $430 which is $2,182 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Martin Luther King.
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