
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Riverside Neighborhood of Chattanooga, TN from $400 (176 Rentals)
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Lily Grace South

Lily Grace North

821 Vine St

413 N Moore Rd

3409 Wilcox Blvd

1924 Blackford St

The Highlands Apartments

River City North

The Overlook Apartments
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Terra at Ashley

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The Oaks at Northshore

The Beverly

1026 Mission Ave

207 Valley View Ave

208 Valley View Ave

4293 Byrnewood Village Cir

706 W 47th St

708 W 47th St

997 W Elmwood Dr
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1700 Ashmore Ave

3309 Pinewood Terrace

The Outpost

River Hills Flats

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Eight59 Flats

Newberry Commons

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The Grove at Hickory Valley

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The View at Mission Ridge

Park Ridge

Spring Creek Gardens
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Riverside North Apartment Homes

4331 Lazard St

621 E M L King Blvd

Courts at Waterford

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The Reserve at Red Bank Apartment Homes

MAA Hamilton

Passenger Flats

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Northshore Village

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Midvale Heights

Trails of Signal Mountain
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Park Village Apartments

3931 Webb Rd

Chateau Royale West

4410 Delashmitt Rd

Marina Pointe

MAA Heritage Park

Veranda at the Ridge

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Home Place Apartments

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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 | $1,307 | $649 | $10,000+ |
| Riverside 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,329 | $715 | $2,376 |
| Riverside 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,521 | $556 | $3,140 |
| Riverside 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,833 | $709 | $3,599 |
| Riverside 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,145 | $649 | $4,029 |
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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. 821 Vine St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable Riverside apartments for rent in Chattanooga, TN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lily Grace North | Studio | Studio,1BA | $675 |
| 821 Vine St | Private Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $700 |
| The Highlands Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $830 |
| The Overlook Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $838 |
| Terra at Ashley | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $849 |
| The Oaks at Northshore | 0x1 | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| The Beverly | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $850 |
| The Outpost | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $895 |
| Lily Grace South | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| River Hills Flats | The Creekside Flat | Studio,1BA | $899 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Riverside, TN
As of March 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Riverside area is the $1.13 price per square foot The Maple Model at MAA Windridge in the in the Mountain Creek neighborhood starting from $1,633. The second greatest value Riverside apartment is the Lookout Model at Bluff View at Northside Apartments starting at $1,520 with a $1.13 price per square foot in the Valleybrook 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAA Windridge | The Maple | 2BR,2BA | $1.13 |
| Bluff View at Northside Apartments | Lookout | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.13 |
| The Reserve at Mountain Pass | 3 Bedroom Two Bathroom | 3BR,2BA | $1.11 |
| River City North | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $0.81 |
| Douglas Heights - Historical Access | 3BR/3BA - C1 | 3BR,3BA | $0.60 |
| Riverview North | B1 Renovated | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.06 |
| 821 Vine St | Private Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.70 |
| Chateau Royale Apartments | 1 Beds, 1 Baths | 1BR,1BA | $0.93 |
| Trails of Signal Mountain | Hunter | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| 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 The Highlands Apartments which is listed at $830, while the average apartment in Riverside costs $5,957.
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 42 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 $1,575 which is $4,382 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Riverside.
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