Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverside Neighborhood of Chattanooga, TN from $400 (191 Rentals)

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Riverside, Chattanooga, TN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Riverside Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Riverside area of Chattanooga, TN is a Studio unit found at Lily Grace North priced from $675. The View at Mission Ridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable Riverside apartments for rent in Chattanooga, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lily Grace NorthStudioStudio,1BA$675
The View at Mission RidgeStudioStudio,1BA$700
821 Vine StPrivate Bedroom2BR,1BA$700
River Hills FlatsThe Creekside FlatStudio,1BA$799
MAA HamiltonThe RoseStudio,1BA$818
City View ApartmentsCypress2BR,1BA$820
The Overlook ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$838
Courts at Waterford1x11BR,1BA$888
The Outpost1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$895

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverside, TN

As of October 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Riverside area is the $1.13 price per square foot Lookout Rehab Model at Bluff View at Northside Apartments in the in the Valleybrook neighborhood starting from $1,529. The second greatest value Riverside apartment is the 2 Bed 2.5 Bath Model at Glen Ridge Townhomes starting at $1,500 with a $1.11 price per square foot in the Marimont neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Riverside apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Bluff View at Northside ApartmentsLookout Rehab2BR,1.5BA$1.13
Glen Ridge Townhomes2 Bed 2.5 Bath2BR,2.5BA$1.11
Summit East RidgeSpruce3BR,1.5BA$1.01
Douglas Heights3BR/3BA - C13BR,3BA$0.60
Arbors at Signal MountainTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.03
Chateau Royale Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.03
East Ridge Flats and TownhomesThe Redbud2BR,2BA$0.90
City View ApartmentsCypress2BR,1BA$0.84
Dogwood Place ApartmentsWonderful 2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.14
7732 Nautical Way7732 Nautical Way2BR,1BA$1.05

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental analysis called 'Lifestyle Ratings' - a comparison of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across Tennessee and customized analysis for Chattanooga, Tennessee. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for easy access to the parks, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendly amenities, in addition to floorplans, availablity, and pricing. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

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 $895.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Riverside?

The cheapest apartment in Riverside is Courts at Waterford which is listed at $888, while the average apartment in Riverside costs $5,192.

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 27 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 $620 which is $4,572 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Riverside.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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