
Cheap Homes for Rent in St. Elmo Neighborhood of Chattanooga, TN from $1,500 (11 Rentals)
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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 | $1,775 | $1,550 | $2,000 |
St. Elmo 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,231 | $1,500 | $3,000 |
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There are currently 11 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. 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Gateway at Rossville | 1bds | 1BR,1BA | $829 |
Woodland Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $925 |
Passenger Flats | Studio Eastern | Studio,1BA | $945 |
The Overlook Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $951 |
The Fleetwood Building | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Valley Ridge | Darwin | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.26 |
1205 Chamberlain Ave, Unit A | 1205 Chamberlain Ave | 2BR,2BA | $1.14 |
Douglas Heights | 3BR/3BA - C1 | 3BR,3BA | $0.63 |
17 Broad | B2 | 2BR,2BA | $1.73 |
Ayrshire Building - 418 Mccallie Ave | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.64 |
Woodland Apartments | 2br/2ba | 2BR,2BA | $1.14 |
104 Beech St, Unit B | 104 Beech St | 2BR,1BA | $1.15 |
Gateway at Rossville | 2bds | 2BR,2BA | $1.01 |
Burnside | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.74 |
The Fleetwood Building | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio ,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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