Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southside Neighborhood of Chattanooga, TN from $500 (75 Rentals)

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property at 1801 S Lyerly St

$1,390 - $2,190

2 To 4 Bedroom Rentals

Available Aug 7

1801 S Lyerly St

ChattanoogaTN37404
property at 2239 E 19th St

$1,390 - $1,790

2 To 4 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

2239 E 19th St

ChattanoogaTN37404

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property at 1615 S Highland Park Ave

$1,490

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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Townhome for Rent

Available Aug 1

1615 S Highland Park Ave

ChattanoogaTN37404
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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26 E Main StChattanooga, TN 37408
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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 1 Bed unit found at 821 Vine St priced from $775. 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 Bedroom1BR,1BA$775
The Highlands Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$830
The Overlook Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$890
Passenger FlatsStudio WestStudio,1BA$909
8th Street ApartmentsS1Studio,1BA$1,025
The Fleetwood Building0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,050
East Line Apartments - Live on Main StreetStudio1BR,1BA$1,105
Borough 33 ApartmentsAddisonStudio,1BA$1,139
Burnside1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,152
Flats at Southside GardensA11BR,1BA$1,175

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southside, TN

As of July 28, 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
Vista Cameron HarborFinley2BR,2BA$1.62
Ayrshire Building - 418 Mccallie Ave2 Bedroom 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.45
821 Vine StPrivate Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.78
Burnside1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.25
Southside FlatsA1 - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.43
Flats at Southside GardensA1 - 21BR,1BA$1.81
The Fleetwood Building0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.74
The Overlook Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.72

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Our team of engineers and researchers works hard to bring you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in cities across the United States, including Chattanooga. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best outdoor access, luxury housing options, pet-friendly features, places to raise kids, proximity to transit, and more. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southside Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Southside?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Southside is under $1,175.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Southside?

The cheapest apartment in Southside is 821 Vine St which is listed at $775, while the average apartment in Southside costs $3,425.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Southside?

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 16 regular apartments in Southside 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 Southside?

Cheap apartments in Southside have an average cost of $1,162 which is $2,263 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Southside.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Top Neighborhoods to Rent Near Major Colleges and Universities in Chattanooga, TN

Written by: Catrina Cowart

Chattanooga is the home to many different universities, including the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Chattanooga State Community College, Southern Adventist University, Covenant College, and Richmont Graduate University.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

Written by: Robin Stewart

The idea of affordable housing can be subjective. Every individual is in a different place financially and vocationally. What one may easily afford could be a struggle for someone else.

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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

Written by: Robin Stewart

Insurance seems to be a part of life. In some states, having insurance is the law, as is the case for automobile insurance. Renters are no exception.

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

Written by: Robin Stewart

There’s a tenet in marketing about client or customer attraction and retention. Studies and data have consistently shown it costs less to keep a current customer than to attract a new one.