
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverfront Neighborhood of Chattanooga, TN from $800 (19 Rentals)
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Riverfront, Chattanooga, TN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Riverfront?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Riverfront Studio Apartments | $1,438 | $915 | $1,775 |
Riverfront 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,646 | $967 | $2,810 |
Riverfront 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,124 | $1,126 | $4,407 |
Riverfront 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,952 | $1,988 | $4,294 |
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There are currently 19 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Riverfront Neighborhood of Chattanooga, TN.
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Cheapest Available Riverfront Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Riverfront area of Chattanooga, TN is a Studio unit found at The Overlook Apartments priced from $915. Borough 33 Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,049. Here are the most affordable Riverfront apartments for rent in Chattanooga, TN:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Overlook Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $915 |
Borough 33 Apartments | Addison | Studio,1BA | $1,049 |
Ridgemont at Stringers Ridge | 1X1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,113 |
Patten Towers | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,272 |
City Green Apartments | Hetzler (A1) | 1BR,1BA | $1,292 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverfront, TN
As of June 16, 2025 the best value apartment in the Riverfront area is the $1.05 price per square foot CottageD Model at Village at Cameron Harbor in the in the Downtown Chattanooga neighborhood starting from $2,650. The second greatest value Riverfront apartment is the The Oak Model at MAA Windridge starting at $1,988 with a $1.16 price per square foot in the Mountain Creek neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Riverfront apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Village at Cameron Harbor | CottageD | 3BR,3.5BA | $1.05 |
MAA Windridge | The Oak | 3BR,2BA | $1.16 |
Walnut Commons | 2 Bedroom Two Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.01 |
The Maclellan | Thomas | 1BR,1BA | $1.96 |
Market City Center | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.88 |
Ridgemont at Stringers Ridge | 1X1A | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
District at Riverside Apartments | A2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.03 |
Vista Cameron Harbor | Sawyer | 1BR,1BA | $2.19 |
Borough 33 Apartments | Addison | Studio ,1BA | $2.22 |
The Overlook Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $2.03 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleRiverfront, Chattanooga, TN
Ranked #33
Among neighborhoods in Chattanooga, TN for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet Friendly
Lifestyle Ratings
ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Riverfront, Chattanooga, and the greater Chattanooga area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury housing options, multifamily communities for the kids, raising pets, transit options, walking, and biking. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.
Getting Around the Riverfront Neighborhood in Chattanooga, TN
Walk Score®
59 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
73 / 100
Very Bikeable
Biking is convenient for most trips
Transit Score®
45 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
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- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Riverfront Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Riverfront?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Riverfront is at The Overlook Apartments listed at $915.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Riverfront Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Riverfront Apartment is $967 at The Overlook Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Riverfront Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Riverfront is starting from $1,126 at The Overlook Apartments.
What is the most affordable Riverfront Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Riverfront Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at MAA Windridge and starts from $1,988.
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