1223 E 8th St
ChattanoogaTN37403
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Martin Luther King Neighborhood of Chattanooga, TN from $600 (23 Rentals)
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$950 - $5,803Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Passenger Flats
1362 Passenger StChattanooga, TN 37408
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$1,000 - $1,800Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Ayrshire Building - 418 Mccallie Ave
418 Mccallie AveChattanooga, TN 37402
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$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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$1,109 - $1,629Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Lindsay 414
414 Lindsay StChattanooga, TN 37403
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$1,119 - $2,311Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
17 Broad
1701 Broad StChattanooga, TN 37408
1600 E 12th St
ChattanoogaTN37404
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$1,199 - $1,399Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Tomorrow Building at Patten Parkway
818 Georgia AveChattanooga, TN 37402
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$1,199 - $2,099Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Walnut Commons
212 Walnut StChattanooga, TN 37403
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$1,199 - $1,799Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
West 6th Apartments - ALL INCLUSIVE LIVING
302 W 6th StChattanooga, TN 37402
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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 | $1,432 | $950 | $3,407 |
| Martin Luther King 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,506 | $945 | $2,218 |
| Martin Luther King 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,995 | $850 | $5,803 |
| Martin Luther King 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,079 | $715 | $5,970 |
| Martin Luther King 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,117 | $665 | $2,400 |
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There are currently 23 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 $950. East Line Apartments - Live on Main Street has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,105. Here are the most affordable Martin Luther King apartments for rent in Chattanooga, TN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Passenger Flats | Studio Eastern | Studio,1BA | $950 |
| East Line Apartments - Live on Main Street | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $1,105 |
| 17 Broad | Ruby | Studio,1BA | $1,119 |
| Tomorrow Building at Patten Parkway | Essential Floorplan | Studio,1BA | $1,199 |
| West 6th Apartments - ALL INCLUSIVE LIVING | Studios | Studio,1BA | $1,199 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Martin Luther King, TN
As of July 24, 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 2BR/4BA - B3 Model at Douglas Heights starting at $1,200 with a $0.89 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 | 2BR/4BA - B3 | 2BR,4BA | $0.89 |
| Ayrshire Building - 418 Mccallie Ave | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| Walnut Commons | 2 Bedroom Two Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.89 |
| Market City Center | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
| Bread Factory Lofts | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.60 |
| Burnside | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.74 |
| The Fleetwood Building | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,1BA | $1.86 |
| Lindsay 414 | Studio - Jefferson | Studio ,1BA | $1.84 |
| 863 McCallie Ave | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.35 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMartin Luther King, Chattanooga, TN
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Among cities in Tennessee for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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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 $1,272.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Martin Luther King?
The cheapest apartment in Martin Luther King is East Line Apartments - Live on Main Street which is listed at $1,105, while the average apartment in Martin Luther King costs $3,523.
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 6 regular apartments in Martin Luther King that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
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