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Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Martin Luther King Neighborhood of Chattanooga, TN from $600 (15 Rentals)
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1223 E 8th St
ChattanoogaTN37403
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$895 - $3,167Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Passenger Flats
1362 Passenger StChattanooga, TN 37408
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621 E M L King Blvd
ChattanoogaTN37403
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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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$1,099 - $1,729Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now
Lindsay 414
414 Lindsay StChattanooga, TN 37403
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Eight59 Flats - Downtown Chattanooga
859 McCallie AveChattanooga, TN 37403
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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 | $1,124 | $895 | $1,449 |
| Martin Luther King 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,383 | $975 | $2,036 |
| Martin Luther King 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,767 | $700 | $3,120 |
| Martin Luther King 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,229 | $709 | $1,605 |
| Martin Luther King 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,365 | $649 | $2,400 |
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There are currently 15 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. Passenger Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $895. 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 |
| Passenger Flats | Studio Eastern | Studio,1BA | $895 |
| East Line Apartments - Live on Main Street | Studio | 1BR,1BA | $1,105 |
| 17 Broad | Bluffview | 1BR,1BA | $1,138 |
| Vue on 5th | Studio B | Studio,1BA | $1,175 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Martin Luther King, TN
As of October 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Martin Luther King area is the $0.60 price per square foot 3BR/3BA - C1 Model at Douglas Heights in the in the St. Elmo neighborhood starting from $709. The second greatest value Martin Luther King apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Ayrshire Building - 418 Mccallie Ave starting at $1,800 with a $1.64 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas Heights | 3BR/3BA - C1 | 3BR,3BA | $0.60 |
| Ayrshire Building - 418 Mccallie Ave | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.64 |
| 863 McCallie Ave | #105 - 3 Bed 1 Bath | 3BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| 821 Vine St | 2 Bed/1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| Burnside | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.37 |
| Southside Flats | A1 - 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| District at Riverside Apartments | A5 | 1BR,1BA | $1.91 |
| 1400 Chestnut | 1C10 | 1BR,1BA | $1.73 |
| Lindsay 414 | 2 Bedroom - Stewart | 2BR,1BA | $1.87 |
| Urban Lofts | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.87 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleMartin Luther King, Chattanooga, TN
Ranked #22
Among cities in Tennessee for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.5Pet Friendly
Lifestyle Ratings
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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
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
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 $1,249.
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 $1,842.
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 $1,297 which is $545 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Martin Luther King.
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