
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the St. Elmo Neighborhood of Chattanooga, TN from $500 (23 Rentals)
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821 Vine St

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The View at Mission Ridge

The Highlands Apartments

The Overlook Apartments

5417 Slayton Ave

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Eight59 Flats - Downtown Chattanooga
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1313 E 31st St

Passenger Flats

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612 N Kelly St, Unit Apt A

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The Hardwick

Ayrshire Building - 418 Mccallie Ave

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The Fleetwood Building

3316 Roadrunner Trail

Lindsay 414

St Elmo

Grey Parc of Rossville

Gateway at Rossville

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The Ridge Apartments

2 Bed/1.5 Bath Apartment-Rossville, GA
St. Elmo, Chattanooga, TN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in St. Elmo?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Elmo Studio Apartments | $1,220 | $700 | $1,812 |
| St. Elmo 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,355 | $795 | $2,149 |
| St. Elmo 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,551 | $556 | $2,909 |
| St. Elmo 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,768 | $648 | $2,599 |
| St. Elmo 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,465 | $2,094 | $3,000 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 23 rentals with your search options within a 4 mile radius of the St. Elmo Neighborhood of Chattanooga, TN.
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Cheapest Available St. Elmo Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the St. Elmo area of Chattanooga, TN is a 2 Beds unit found at The Reserve at Mountain Pass priced from $556. 821 Vine St has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $700. Here are the most affordable St. Elmo apartments for rent in Chattanooga, TN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Reserve at Mountain Pass | 2 Bedroom Two Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $556 |
| 821 Vine St | Private Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $700 |
| The Highlands Apartments | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $830 |
| The Overlook Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $838 |
| Eight59 Flats - Downtown Chattanooga | Studio - 349 - Eight59 | Studio,1BA | $899 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in St. Elmo, TN
As of February 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the St. Elmo area is the $1.19 price per square foot Ridgeland Model at Valley Ridge in the in the St. Elmo neighborhood starting from $2,083. The second greatest value St. Elmo apartment is the The Oak Model at Grey Parc of Rossville starting at $1,110 with a $0.88 price per square foot in the East Lake neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for St. Elmo apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Ridge | Ridgeland | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.19 |
| Grey Parc of Rossville | The Oak | 3BR,1BA | $0.88 |
| The Reserve at Mountain Pass | 3 Bedroom Two Bathroom | 3BR,2BA | $0.52 |
| The Highlands Apartments | 3 Beds, 2 baths | 3BR,2BA | $1.17 |
| Woodland Apartments | 2br/2ba | 2BR,2BA | $1.14 |
| Gateway at Rossville | 2bd2ba | 2BR,2BA | $0.98 |
| 821 Vine St | Private Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $0.70 |
| 2 Bed/1.5 Bath Apartment-Rossville, GA | 2BR/1.5BA | 2BR,1BA | $1.17 |
| The Hardwick | 1Bd / 1Ba - 710 | 1BR,1BA | $1.41 |
| The View at Mission Ridge | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.32 |
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4.0Pet Friendly
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap St. Elmo Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in St. Elmo?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in St. Elmo is under $995.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in St. Elmo?
The cheapest apartment in St. Elmo is The Highlands Apartments which is listed at $830, while the average apartment in St. Elmo costs $3,425.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in St. Elmo?
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 49 regular apartments in St. Elmo 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 St. Elmo?
Cheap apartments in St. Elmo have an average cost of $1,400 which is $2,025 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in St. Elmo.
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