
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Shepherd Neighborhood of Chattanooga, TN from $500 (44 Rentals)
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4278 Spriggs St, Unit Unit 1

The Grove at Hickory Valley

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4331 Lazard St, Unit Unit A, Unit Unit A

Lily Grace South

Park Ridge Apartments

Spring Creek Gardens

Park Village Apartments
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Equinox at Midtown

MAA Hamilton

1438 Vance Rd, Unit A-6, Unit A-6

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4816 Tomahawk Trail

Revere at Hamilton Place

MAA Heritage Park

1615 Heather St
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1210 West End Ave

Ledford at Hamilton Place

1516 Springvale Rd

6313 Talladega Ave

Arden Landing Apartments

Hunter's Point

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Siegel Select Chattanooga

District at Hamilton Place
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124 Fawn Dr

6916 Northside Dr

Ashford Villas Apartment Homes

5003 Carolyn Ln

6741 Ringgold Rd

217 Sequoia Dr

3907 Wilsonia Ave

705 Woodmore Ln
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1105 Sewanee Dr

310 S Parkdale Ave

6739 Ringgold Rd

308 Gillespie Rd

Monarch Apartments

Parc 1346

Reserve at Creekside

GoodHomes Chattanooga
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East Ridge Village

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1640 Keeble St
Shepherd, Chattanooga, TN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Shepherd?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shepherd Studio Apartments | $1,092 | $775 | $1,964 |
| Shepherd 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,238 | $715 | $1,523 |
| Shepherd 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,404 | $993 | $2,299 |
| Shepherd 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,904 | $1,066 | $3,478 |
| Shepherd 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,595 | $1,595 | $1,595 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 44 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the Shepherd Neighborhood of Chattanooga, TN.
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Cheapest Available Shepherd Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Shepherd area of Chattanooga, TN is a Studio unit found at GoodHomes Chattanooga priced from $775. The Grove at Hickory Valley has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $875. Here are the most affordable Shepherd apartments for rent in Chattanooga, TN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| GoodHomes Chattanooga | Studio | Studio,1BA | $775 |
| The Grove at Hickory Valley | 0x1S | Studio,1BA | $875 |
| Lily Grace South | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $899 |
| Spring Creek Gardens | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Home with 611 Square Feet of L... | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| East Ridge Village | 1 Bedroom 1 Home with 600 Square Feet of Living... | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
| Park Village Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $972 |
| Equinox at Midtown | Solstice | 1BR,1BA | $985 |
| MAA Hamilton | The Jasmine | Studio,1BA | $1,018 |
| Bridgeway Chattanooga Apartment Homes | BlackBurn | 1BR,1BA | $1,025 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Shepherd, TN
As of April 27, 2026 the best value apartment in the Shepherd area is the $1.25 price per square foot Hamilton Model at Cannondale Court in the in the Marimont neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value Shepherd apartment is the The Sarfino Model at Ashford Villas Apartment Homes starting at $1,793 with a $1.40 price per square foot in the Marimont neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Shepherd apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cannondale Court | Hamilton | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.25 |
| Ashford Villas Apartment Homes | The Sarfino | 2BR,2BA | $1.40 |
| Reserve at Creekside | Two Bedroom - Premium | 2BR,2BA | $1.43 |
| Amberleigh Ridge | B1 - The Copper | 2BR,1BA | $1.36 |
| Parc 1346 | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| The Shallowford | The Amberley (A1) | 1BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| Equinox at Midtown | Solstice | 1BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Revere at Hamilton Place | One Bedroom One Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| 4331 Lazard St, Unit Unit A | 4331 Lazard St | 1BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| Lily Grace South | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleShepherd, Chattanooga, TN
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ApartmentHomeLiving.com works hard to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Shepherd, 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 rankings of the best places for convenient access to the outdoors, luxury amenities, pet-friendly features, places that make kids happy, proximity to transit, 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 Shepherd Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Shepherd?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Shepherd is at GoodHomes Chattanooga listed at $775.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Shepherd Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Shepherd Apartment is $899 at Lily Grace South.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Shepherd Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Shepherd is starting from $1,099 at Lily Grace South.
What is the most affordable Shepherd Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Shepherd Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Arden Landing Apartments and starts from $1,399.
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