
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Martin Luther King Neighborhood of Chattanooga, TN from $600 (45 Rentals)
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1202 Duncan Ave, Unit 1

825 Vine St, Unit 202

938 Fortwood St

Tomorrow Building at Patten Parkway

Eight59 Flats

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911 Oak St, Unit #2

Passenger Flats

Fountain Plaza Hogshead
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The Grand

701 S Highland Park Ave, Unit 1

Lindsay 414

Market City Center

621 E M L King Blvd

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Burnside

The Fleetwood Building
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938 Fortwood St

Flats at Southside Gardens

Southside Flats

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The Maclellan

17 Broad

West 6th Apartments

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320 High Street

611 Houston St

Marion

Fortwood Apartments

508 S Highland Park Ave

8th Street Apartments

Palmetto Place

Chestnut Flats
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802 Central Ave

802 Central Ave

802 Central Ave

802 Central Ave

955 E 5th St

Patten Towers
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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 | $1,135 | $775 | $1,675 |
| Martin Luther King 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,401 | $900 | $1,955 |
| Martin Luther King 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,975 | $775 | $3,220 |
| Martin Luther King 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,519 | $709 | $3,599 |
| Martin Luther King 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,803 | $649 | $3,000 |
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There are currently 45 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 2 Beds unit found at 821 Vine St priced from $700. Tomorrow Building at Patten Parkway has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable Martin Luther King apartments for rent in Chattanooga, TN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 821 Vine St | Private Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $700 |
| Tomorrow Building at Patten Parkway | Essential Floorplan | Studio,1BA | $899 |
| Passenger Flats | Studio West | Studio,1BA | $909 |
| 324 E 8th St | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,075 |
| East Line Apartments - Live on Main Street | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $1,105 |
| Burnside | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1,128 |
| The Flats at Southside Gardens | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,175 |
| Southside Flats | A1 - 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,190 |
| Urban Lofts | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Martin Luther King, TN
As of June 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Martin Luther King area is the $0.60 price per square foot 3BR/3BA - C1 Model at Campus Walk in the in the St. Elmo neighborhood starting from $709. The second greatest value Martin Luther King apartment is the 2A20 Model at 1400 Chestnut starting at $1,959 with a $1.70 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campus Walk | 3BR/3BA - C1 | 3BR,3BA | $0.60 |
| 1400 Chestnut | 2A20 | 2BR,2BA | $1.70 |
| Fleetwood Building | 2BR/2.0BA | 2BR,2BA | $1.66 |
| 821 Vine St | 2 Bed/1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| Burnside | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.22 |
| Market City Center | 2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.88 |
| Southside Flats | A1 - 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| Bread Factory Lofts | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $1.51 |
| The Flats at Southside Gardens | A1 - 2 | 1BR,1BA | $1.81 |
| 324 E 8th St | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.85 |
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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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4.0Pet Friendly
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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 $1,199.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Martin Luther King?
The cheapest apartment in Martin Luther King is Tomorrow Building at Patten Parkway which is listed at $1,065, while the average apartment in Martin Luther King costs $3,425.
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 18 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 $1,311 which is $2,114 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Martin Luther King.
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