Cheap Apartments for Rent in the South Chattanooga Neighborhood of Chattanooga, TN from $592 (34 Rentals)

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property at 5317 Lee Ave

$875

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5317 Lee Ave

ChattanoogaTN37410

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5209 Saint Elmo Ave, Unit 2
$1,050
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5209 Saint Elmo Ave, Unit 2

5209 Saint Elmo AveChattanooga, TN 37409
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St Elmo
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

St Elmo

4625 Saint Elmo AveChattanooga, TN 37409
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$995

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3816 Fagan St

ChattanoogaTN37410
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Stone Ridge Park
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Stone Ridge Park

1020 W 37th StChattanooga, TN 37410

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South Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN Local Guide

Cheapest Available South Chattanooga Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the South Chattanooga area of Chattanooga, TN is a 1 Bed unit found at The Highlands Apartments priced from $830. The View at Mission Ridge has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $900. Here are the most affordable South Chattanooga apartments for rent in Chattanooga, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Highlands Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$830
The View at Mission RidgeOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$900
The Ridge ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$950
Borough 33 ApartmentsAddisonStudio,1BA$1,169
Siegel Select Chattanooga IIStudioStudio,1BA$1,356
The Poplin at Mill Town2 Bedroom 1 Bathroom2BR,1BA$1,390
The Poplin2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,590

Best Value Apartments for Rent in South Chattanooga, TN

As of August 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the South Chattanooga area is the $1.17 price per square foot 3 Beds, 2 baths Model at The Highlands Apartments in the in the East Lake neighborhood starting from $1,385. The second greatest value South Chattanooga apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at The Poplin starting at $1,590 with a $1.59 price per square foot in the East Lake neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for South Chattanooga apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Highlands Apartments3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$1.17
The Poplin2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.59
The Poplin at Mill TownFourth2BR,2BA$1.89
5209 Saint Elmo Ave, Unit 25209 Saint Elmo Ave1BR,1BA$1.40
2412 E 14th St2412 E 14th St1BR,1BA$1.35
The Ridge ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.63
The View at Mission RidgeOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.44
Borough 33 ApartmentsAddisonStudio ,1BA$2.47
Siegel Select Chattanooga IIStudioStudio ,1BA$5.30

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South Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap South Chattanooga Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in South Chattanooga?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in South Chattanooga is at Borough 33 Apartments listed at $1,169.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom South Chattanooga Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom South Chattanooga Apartment is $830 at The Highlands Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom South Chattanooga Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in South Chattanooga is starting from $985 at The Highlands Apartments.

What is the most affordable South Chattanooga Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap South Chattanooga Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Ridge Apartments and starts from $1,200.

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