Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southside Neighborhood of Chattanooga, TN from $500 (62 Rentals)

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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825 Vine St, Unit 202

825 Vine St
ChattanoogaTN37403

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911 Oak St, Unit #2
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911 Oak St, Unit #2

911 Oak StChattanooga, TN 37403
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Mission at Main
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mission at Main

26 E Main StChattanooga, TN 37408
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320 High Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

320 High Street

320 High StChattanooga, TN 37403
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611 Houston St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

611 Houston St

611 Houston StChattanooga, TN 37403
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Foundry Flats
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Foundry Flats

410 W 25th StChattanooga, TN 37408
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Marion
1 Bedroom Apartments

Marion

311 Lindsay StChattanooga, TN 37403
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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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Fortwood Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Fortwood Apartments

837 Fort Wood StChattanooga, TN 37403

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Southside, Chattanooga, TN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southside Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southside area of Chattanooga, TN is a 2 Beds unit found at 821 Vine St priced from $700. The Highlands Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $830. Here are the most affordable Southside apartments for rent in Chattanooga, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
821 Vine StPrivate Bedroom2BR,1BA$700
The Highlands Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$830
The Overlook ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$838
Tomorrow Building at Patten ParkwayEssential FloorplanStudio,1BA$899
Passenger FlatsStudio WestStudio,1BA$909
Foundry FlatsFront bedroom1BR,1BA$975
East Line Apartments - Live on Main StreetStudio1BR,1BA$1,105
Borough 33 ApartmentsAddisonStudio,1BA$1,109
Burnside1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,128

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southside, TN

As of June 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southside area is the $0.60 price per square foot 3BR/3BA - C1 Model at Campus Walk in the in the St. Elmo neighborhood starting from $709. The second greatest value Southside apartment is the 3 Beds, 2 baths Model at The Highlands Apartments starting at $1,385 with a $1.17 price per square foot in the East Lake neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southside apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Campus Walk3BR/3BA - C13BR,3BA$0.60
The Highlands Apartments3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$1.17
1400 Chestnut2A202BR,2BA$1.70
The Fleetwood Building2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.66
Vista Cameron HarborSavannah2BR,2BA$1.74
821 Vine St2 Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.35
Burnside1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.22
Southside FlatsA1 - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.43
Bread Factory LoftsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.51
Flats at Southside GardensA1 - 21BR,1BA$1.81

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Southside, Chattanooga, TN

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southside Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Southside?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Southside is at The Overlook Apartments listed at $838.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Southside Apartment?

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

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Southside is starting from $700 at 821 Vine St.

What is the most affordable Southside Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Southside Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Highlands Apartments and starts from $1,385.

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