Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Missionary Ridge Neighborhood of Chattanooga, TN from $700 (30 Rentals)

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property at 2015 Duncan Ave

$999 - $1,200

2 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

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2015 Duncan Ave

ChattanoogaTN37404

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Montview Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Montview Apartments

30 Tunnel BlvdChattanooga, TN 37411
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Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

404 Homes

404 Tunnel BlvdChattanooga, TN 37411
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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3700 Cherryton DrChattanooga, TN 37411
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Missionary View
1 Bedroom Apartments

Missionary View

73 Shallowford RdChattanooga, TN 37404
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Summit East Ridge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Summit East Ridge

3725 Fountain AveChattanooga, TN 37412
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The Oaks at Midtown
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Oaks at Midtown

205 Dellwood PlChattanooga, TN 37411
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Missionary Ridge, Chattanooga, TN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Missionary Ridge Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Missionary Ridge area of Chattanooga, TN is a 1 Bed unit found at The Highlands Apartments priced from $830. Sterling Heights Apartments by Callio Properties has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $955. Here are the most affordable Missionary Ridge apartments for rent in Chattanooga, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Highlands Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$830
Sterling Heights Apartments by Callio Properties1x11BR,1BA$955
Park Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$972
404 Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$997
Chateau Royale WestOne Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,025
Summit East RidgeSpruce3BR,1BA$1,260
The Poplin2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,590

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Missionary Ridge, TN

As of April 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Missionary Ridge area is the $1.01 price per square foot Spruce Model at Summit East Ridge in the in the East Lake neighborhood starting from $1,260. The second greatest value Missionary Ridge apartment is the 3 Beds, 2 baths Model at The Highlands Apartments starting at $1,385 with a $1.17 price per square foot in the East Lake neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Missionary Ridge apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Summit East RidgeSpruce3BR,1.5BA$1.01
The Highlands Apartments3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$1.17
The Poplin2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.59
Park Village ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.60
404 Homes1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.49
Sterling Heights Apartments by Callio Properties1x11BR,1BA$1.44
Chateau Royale WestOne Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.66

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Missionary Ridge, Chattanooga, TN

Ranked #69

Among cities in Tennessee for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Missionary Ridge Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Missionary Ridge?

The cheapest apartment in Missionary Ridge is The Highlands Apartments which is listed at $830, while the average apartment in Missionary Ridge costs $3,176.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Missionary Ridge?

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 14 regular apartments in Missionary Ridge 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 Missionary Ridge?

Cheap apartments in Missionary Ridge have an average cost of $395 which is $2,781 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Missionary Ridge.

Expert Rental Resources

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