Cheap Homes for Rent in St. Elmo Neighborhood of Chattanooga, TN from $1,500 (11 Rentals)

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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 1 Bed unit found at Gateway at Rossville priced from $829. Woodland Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $925. Here are the most affordable St. Elmo apartments for rent in Chattanooga, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Gateway at Rossville1bds1BR,1BA$829
Woodland Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$925
Passenger FlatsStudio EasternStudio,1BA$945
The Overlook ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$951
The Fleetwood Building0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,025

Best Value Apartments for Rent in St. Elmo, TN

As of June 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the St. Elmo area is the $1.26 price per square foot Darwin Model at Valley Ridge in the in the St. Elmo neighborhood starting from $2,201. The second greatest value St. Elmo apartment is the 1205 Chamberlain Ave Model at 1205 Chamberlain Ave, Unit A starting at $1,600 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the East Chattanooga 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.
Valley RidgeDarwin3BR,2.5BA$1.26
1205 Chamberlain Ave, Unit A1205 Chamberlain Ave2BR,2BA$1.14
Douglas Heights3BR/3BA - C13BR,3BA$0.63
17 BroadB22BR,2BA$1.73
Ayrshire Building - 418 Mccallie Ave2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.64
Woodland Apartments2br/2ba2BR,2BA$1.14
104 Beech St, Unit B104 Beech St2BR,1BA$1.15
Gateway at Rossville2bds2BR,2BA$1.01
Burnside1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.74
The Fleetwood Building0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.38

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Frequently Asked Questions about St. Elmo

What type of rentals are currently available in St. Elmo?

There are currently 43 Apartments for Rent in St. Elmo, TN with pricing that ranges from $665 to $5,970. There are also 18 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in St. Elmo ranging from $1,500 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 $1,500 to $3,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,003.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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