Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Westside Chattanooga Neighborhood of Chattanooga, TN from $600 (21 Rentals)

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Foundry Flats
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Foundry Flats

410 W 25th StChattanooga, TN 37408
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Chestnut Flats
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Chestnut Flats

2108 Chestnut StChattanooga, TN 37408

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Westside Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Westside Chattanooga Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Westside Chattanooga area of Chattanooga, TN is a 2 Beds unit found at 821 Vine St priced from $700. Passenger Flats has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $800. Here are the most affordable Westside Chattanooga apartments for rent in Chattanooga, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
821 Vine StPrivate Bedroom2BR,1BA$700
Passenger FlatsStudio EasternStudio,1BA$800
The Overlook ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$838
Foundry Flats1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$995
Borough 33 ApartmentsAddisonStudio,1BA$1,049

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Westside Chattanooga, TN

As of November 10, 2025 the best value apartment in the Westside Chattanooga 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 Westside Chattanooga apartment is the #105 - 3 Bed 1 Bath Model at 863 McCallie Ave starting at $1,600 with a $1.45 price per square foot in the Highland Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Westside Chattanooga apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Douglas Heights3BR/3BA - C13BR,3BA$0.60
863 McCallie Ave#105 - 3 Bed 1 Bath3BR,1BA$1.45
Ayrshire Building - 418 Mccallie Ave2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.64
821 Vine St2 Bed/1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.35
Burnside1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.37
Southside FlatsA1 - 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.43
1400 Chestnut1C101BR,1BA$1.75
Foundry Flats1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1.43
Urban LoftsA11BR,1BA$1.87
The Overlook ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.86

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Westside Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN

Ranked #4

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

4.0
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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals in metropolitan areas across the United States including Westside Chattanooga, Chattanooga, and the greater Chattanooga area. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including filtering automatically for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury housing options, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Getting Around the Westside Chattanooga Neighborhood in Chattanooga, TN

Walk Score®

42 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

55 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

38 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Westside Chattanooga Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Westside Chattanooga?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Westside Chattanooga is under $1,165.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Westside Chattanooga?

The cheapest apartment in Westside Chattanooga is The Overlook Apartments which is listed at $890, while the average apartment in Westside Chattanooga costs $1,900.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Westside Chattanooga?

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 11 regular apartments in Westside Chattanooga 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 Westside Chattanooga?

Cheap apartments in Westside Chattanooga have an average cost of $1,066 which is $834 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Westside Chattanooga.

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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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Back in the day when I rented one of my first apartments, the property didn’t even have laundry in the building. Now, rental properties are often competing against each other to provide the best amenities.

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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

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