
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverside Neighborhood of Chattanooga, TN from $400 (155 Rentals)
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Lily Grace North

3603 Dorris St

821 Vine St

12 Bellflower Cir, Unit 2

313 McBrien Rd

208 Valley View Ave

207 Valley View Ave

413 N Hawthorne St, Unit b

The Highlands Apartments
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300 Dunlap Ave

The Overlook Apartments

1315 E 31st St, Unit A

1851 Dana Ln

River Hills Flats

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108 Sherwood Ave, Unit Convenient and Secluded

708 W 47th St

1603 E 14th St

The View at Mission Ridge

The Grove at Hickory Valley
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1020 Mission Ave

997 W Elmwood Dr

404 Homes

The Outpost

112 S Seminole Dr

1820 Tunnel Blvd

2016 Rawlings St

Terra at Ashley

Tomorrow Building at Patten Parkway
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5417 Slayton Ave, Unit A

4113 Dorris St

Ridgeside Flats

2704 E 44th St

Lily Grace South

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Passenger Flats

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Spring Creek Gardens

The Oaks at Northshore
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3518 Ohls Ave, Unit B

3208 Dodds Ave

Trails of Signal Mountain

4293 Byrnewood Village Cir

915 S Seminole Dr, Unit 3

4330 Wilson St

915 S Seminole Dr, Unit 48

Chateau Royale West

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2412 E 14th St
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Riverside, Chattanooga, TN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Riverside?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Studio Apartments | $1,248 | $749 | $1,964 |
| Riverside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,319 | $695 | $2,567 |
| Riverside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,549 | $775 | $3,270 |
| Riverside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,775 | $709 | $3,599 |
| Riverside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,002 | $649 | $3,000 |
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There are currently 155 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Riverside Neighborhood of Chattanooga, TN.
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Cheapest Available Riverside Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Riverside area of Chattanooga, TN is a 1 Bed unit found at 821 Vine St priced from $775. The Highlands Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $830. Here are the most affordable Riverside apartments for rent in Chattanooga, TN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 821 Vine St | Private Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $775 |
| The Highlands Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $830 |
| River Hills Flats | Studio Renovated | Studio,1BA | $849 |
| The View at Mission Ridge | Studio | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| 404 Homes | Efficiency - Studio Apartments | 1BR,1BA | $889 |
| The Overlook Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $890 |
| The Outpost | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Terra at Ashley | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Lily Grace South | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverside, TN
As of August 03, 2026 the best value apartment in the Riverside area is the $1.15 price per square foot Hamilton Model at Cannondale Court in the in the Marimont neighborhood starting from $1,843. The second greatest value Riverside apartment is the Finley Model at Trails of Signal Mountain starting at $1,149 with a $0.82 price per square foot in the Mountain Creek neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Riverside apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cannondale Court | Hamilton | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.15 |
| Trails of Signal Mountain | Finley | 2BR,2BA | $0.82 |
| River City North | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $0.82 |
| MAA Windridge | The Azalea | 1BR,1BA | $1.14 |
| Reserve at Red Bank | 2 x 2 R | 2BR,2BA | $1.11 |
| 821 Vine St | Private Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $0.78 |
| Wendelia | 2 Beds, 1 Baths | 2BR,1BA | $0.98 |
| Dogwood Place | 2 bed, 1 Bath 60% | 2BR,1BA | $1.12 |
| Ridgeside Flats | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.05 |
| Midvale Heights | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom B | 1BR,1BA | $1.15 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Riverside Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Riverside?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Riverside is under $899.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Riverside?
The cheapest apartment in Riverside is 821 Vine St which is listed at $775, while the average apartment in Riverside costs $1,379.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Riverside?
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 54 regular apartments in Riverside 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 Riverside?
Cheap apartments in Riverside have an average cost of $1,190 which is $189 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Riverside.
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