Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Tiftonia Neighborhood of Chattanooga, TN from $500 (51 Rentals)

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$1,450

1 Bedroom Rentals

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24 Station St

ChattanoogaTN37408

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Mission at Main
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Mission at Main

26 E Main StChattanooga, TN 37408
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320 High Street
1 Bedroom Apartments

320 High Street

320 High StChattanooga, TN 37403
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611 Houston St
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

611 Houston St

611 Houston StChattanooga, TN 37403
Student Housing
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Foundry Flats
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Foundry Flats

410 W 25th StChattanooga, TN 37408
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Marion
1 Bedroom Apartments

Marion

311 Lindsay StChattanooga, TN 37403
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Stone Ridge Park
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Stone Ridge Park

1020 W 37th StChattanooga, TN 37410
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The Grand
1 Bedroom Apartments

The Grand

1401 Market StChattanooga, TN 37402

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Patten Towers
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Patten Towers

1 E 11th StChattanooga, TN 37402
Senior Living
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Bode Chattanooga
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Bode Chattanooga

730 Chestnut StChattanooga, TN 37402
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Tiftonia, Chattanooga, TN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Tiftonia Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Tiftonia area of Chattanooga, TN is a Studio unit found at The Overlook Apartments priced from $838. Tomorrow Building at Patten Parkway has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable Tiftonia apartments for rent in Chattanooga, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Overlook ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$838
Tomorrow Building at Patten ParkwayEssential FloorplanStudio,1BA$899
Passenger FlatsStudio WestStudio,1BA$909
Foundry FlatsFront bedroom1BR,1BA$975
The Hardwick1Bd / 1Ba - 7101BR,1BA$999
The Fleetwood Building0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$1,045
1400 Chestnut1B101BR,1BA$1,125
Walnut CommonsStudioStudio,1BA$1,149
Flats at Southside GardensA11BR,1BA$1,175
Southside FlatsA1 - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,190

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Tiftonia, TN

As of May 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Tiftonia area is the $1.71 price per square foot 2A20 Model at 1400 Chestnut in the in the St. Elmo neighborhood starting from $1,980. The second greatest value Tiftonia apartment is the 2 Bed / 1 Bath - 1145 Model at Fountain Plaza - Fitzgerald Apartments starting at $1,495 with a $1.31 price per square foot in the St. Elmo neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Tiftonia apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
1400 Chestnut2A202BR,2BA$1.71
Fountain Plaza - Fitzgerald Apartments2 Bed / 1 Bath - 11452BR,1BA$1.31
The Fleetwood Building0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.21
Southside FlatsA1 - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.43
Campus Walk2BR/2BA - B12BR,2BA$1.10
Bread Factory LoftsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.51
Flats at Southside GardensA1 - 21BR,1BA$1.81
The Hardwick1Bd / 1Ba - 7101BR,1BA$1.41
17 BroadWalnut1BR,1BA$1.84
The Overlook ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.86

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Tiftonia, Chattanooga, TN

Ranked #12

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.5
Pet Friendly

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you comprehensive Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Tiftonia, Chattanooga, and the greater Chattanooga area. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, pet-friendly features, family-friendly amenities, proximity to transit, and more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Tiftonia Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Tiftonia?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Tiftonia is under $1,190.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Tiftonia?

The cheapest apartment in Tiftonia is The Overlook Apartments which is listed at $890, while the average apartment in Tiftonia costs $3,425.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Tiftonia?

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 15 regular apartments in Tiftonia 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 Tiftonia?

Cheap apartments in Tiftonia have an average cost of $1,036 which is $2,389 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Tiftonia.

Expert Rental Resources

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

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Written by: Lauren Harrington

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