
Cheap 2 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in the South Chattanooga Neighborhood of Chattanooga, TN from $556 (15 Rentals)


3605 Dorris St

3603 Dorris St

5317 Lee Ave

4113 Dorris St
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The Highlands Apartments

2602 14th Ave

The Villages at Alton Park

4020 Kirkland Ave

Alton Place Apartments
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3609 Carl White Pl

2812 4th Ave

1419 E 49th St

The Ridge Apartments

515 W Gordon Ave
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in South Chattanooga?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Chattanooga Studio Apartments | $1,377 | $1,209 | $1,812 |
| South Chattanooga 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,129 | $830 | $1,739 |
South Chattanooga 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,462 | $556 | $2,762 |
| South Chattanooga 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,400 | $637 | $1,890 |
| South Chattanooga 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,699 | $2,699 | $2,699 |
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2.5Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Chattanooga Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in South Chattanooga?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in South Chattanooga is under $1,590.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in South Chattanooga?
The cheapest apartment in South Chattanooga is The Reserve at Mountain Pass which is listed at $556, while the average apartment in South Chattanooga costs $2,699.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in South Chattanooga?
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 6 regular apartments in South Chattanooga 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 South Chattanooga?
Cheap apartments in South Chattanooga have an average cost of $1,160 which is $1,539 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in South Chattanooga.
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A Local Expert’s Guide To the Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Chattanooga, TN
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Written by: Lauren Harrington
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