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St Elmo
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

St Elmo

4625 Saint Elmo AveChattanooga, TN 37409
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St. Elmo, Chattanooga, TN Local Guide

Cheapest Available St. Elmo Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the St. Elmo area of Chattanooga, TN is a Studio unit found at The View at Mission Ridge priced from $700. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The View at Mission RidgeStudioStudio,1BA$700
821 Vine StPrivate Bedroom2BR,1BA$700
The Overlook ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$838
Gateway at Rossville1bds1BR,1BA$889
Passenger FlatsStudio EasternStudio,1BA$895
Woodland Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$925
17 BroadRubyStudio,1BA$1,099
East Line Apartments - Live on Main StreetStudio1BR,1BA$1,105
Borough 33 ApartmentsBarrington1BR,1BA$1,109
Lindsay 414Studio - JeffersonStudio,1BA$1,129

Best Value Apartments for Rent in St. Elmo, TN

As of October 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the St. Elmo area is the $0.60 price per square foot 3BR/3BA - C1 Model at Douglas Heights in the in the St. Elmo neighborhood starting from $709. The second greatest value St. Elmo apartment is the 3416 Betty Ln Model at 3416 Betty Ln, Unit 3416 starting at $1,395 with a $1.19 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Douglas Heights3BR/3BA - C13BR,3BA$0.60
3416 Betty Ln, Unit 34163416 Betty Ln2BR,1.5BA$1.19
Lookout View TownhomesThe Signal2BR,2.5BA$1.32
821 Vine St2 Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.35
The Summitt2BR/2.0BA2BR,2BA$1.40
Gateway at Rossville2bds2BR,2BA$1.07
706 Roberta Drive2BR/1.0BA2BR,1BA$1.31
Burnside1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.37
Southside FlatsA1 - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.43
Woodland Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.14

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
St. Elmo, Chattanooga, TN

Ranked #6

Among cities in Tennessee for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the St. Elmo Neighborhood in Chattanooga, TN

Walk Score®

39 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

42 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

22 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap St. Elmo Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in St. Elmo?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in St. Elmo is at The View at Mission Ridge listed at $700.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom St. Elmo Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom St. Elmo Apartment is $889 at Gateway at Rossville.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom St. Elmo Apartment for rent?

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

What is the most affordable St. Elmo Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap St. Elmo Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Gateway at Rossville and starts from $1,091.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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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A Local Expert’s Guide To the Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Chattanooga, TN

Written by: Catrina Cowart

Hi, I'm Catrina, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Chattanooga. Today, I'd love to talk to you about a gem of a city: Chattanooga, Tennessee.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For many people, obstacles can arise during the rental application process for a variety of issues.