Cheap Homes for Rent in Southside Neighborhood of Chattanooga, TN from $900 (14 Rentals)

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28 W 19th St

ChattanoogaTN37408

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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 Studio unit found at Passenger Flats priced from $899. The Overlook Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $915. Here are the most affordable Southside apartments for rent in Chattanooga, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Passenger FlatsStudio EasternStudio,1BA$899
The Overlook ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$915
Foundry Flats0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$950
Borough 33 ApartmentsAddisonStudio,1BA$1,049
East Line Apartments - Live on Main StreetLive on Chattanooga's Trendy Southside!1BR,1BA$1,105

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southside, TN

As of May 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Southside area is the $1.64 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Ayrshire Building - 418 Mccallie Ave in the in the University of Tennessee At Chattanooga neighborhood starting from $1,800. The second greatest value Southside apartment is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at The Fleetwood Building starting at $1,225 with a $1.17 price per square foot in the University of Tennessee At Chattanooga 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.
Ayrshire Building - 418 Mccallie Ave2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.64
The Fleetwood Building1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.17
The MaclellanWilliam1BR,1BA$1.91
Douglas Heights2BR/2BA - B12BR,2BA$1.07
Market City Center1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1.88
Bread Factory LoftsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.61
Burnside1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.69
17 BroadA21BR,1BA$1.59
District at Riverside ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1.99
One Riverside ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1.99

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Frequently Asked Questions about Southside

What type of rentals are currently available in Southside?

There are currently 162 Apartments for Rent in Southside, TN with pricing that ranges from $685 to $5,970. There are also 51 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Southside ranging from $915 to $3,090.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Southside?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Southside ranges from $915 to $3,090 with an average monthly rent of $1,701.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Southside?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Southside range from $715 to $5,970, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,250 to $3,090. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,350 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $685.

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