Cheap Homes for Rent in St. Elmo Neighborhood of Chattanooga, TN from $800 (10 Rentals)
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203 Old Mountain Rd

5460 Florida Ave
St. Elmo, Chattanooga, TN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in St. Elmo?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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St. Elmo 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $1,500 | $1,500 | $1,500 |
St. Elmo 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,398 | $2,095 | $3,000 |
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There are currently 10 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 1 Bed unit found at Gateway at Rossville priced from $829. The Overlook Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $838. Here are the most affordable St. Elmo apartments for rent in Chattanooga, TN:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Gateway at Rossville | 1bds | 1BR,1BA | $829 |
The Overlook Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $838 |
The View at Mission Ridge | Studio | Studio,1BA | $850 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in St. Elmo, TN
As of August 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the St. Elmo area is the $1.20 price per square foot Cali Model at Valley Ridge in the in the St. Elmo neighborhood starting from $2,110. The second greatest value St. Elmo apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Slate Residences starting at $1,790 with a $1.24 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. |
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Valley Ridge | Cali | 4BR,2BA | $1.20 |
Slate Residences | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.24 |
Calvary Park Apartments | 2 Bed/1.5 Bath Deluxe | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.15 |
Ayrshire Building - 418 Mccallie Ave | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.64 |
Woodland Apartments | 2br/2ba | 2BR,2BA | $1.14 |
Vista Cameron Harbor | Norwood | 2BR,2BA | $1.70 |
The Poplin | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.59 |
Gateway at Rossville | 2bds | 2BR,2BA | $1.01 |
Burnside | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.60 |
17 Broad | Bluffview | 1BR,1BA | $1.62 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about St. Elmo
What type of rentals are currently available in St. Elmo?
There are currently 41 Apartments for Rent in St. Elmo, TN with pricing that ranges from $665 to $5,970. There are also 20 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in St. Elmo ranging from $895 to $3,000.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in St. Elmo?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in St. Elmo ranges from $895 to $3,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,597.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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