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New Castle Apartments

5700 Roper StEast Ridge, TN 37412
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East Ridge, TN Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Ridge Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in East Ridge, TN is a Studio unit found at GoodHomes Chattanooga in the Shepherd neighborhood priced from $745. Chateau Royale West in the East Lake neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $895. Here is today’s list of the most affordable East Ridge apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
GoodHomes ChattanoogaStudioStudio,1BA$745
Chateau Royale West1A1BR,1BA$895
Lily Grace SouthOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$899
The Grove at Hickory Valley0x1SStudio,1BA$899
The Winn at 9501 Bedroom Small1BR,1BA$910
Park Ridge ApartmentsCozy 1 Bed 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$924
Woodland Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$925
Home Place Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$945
Park Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$972
Sterling Heights Apartments by Callio Properties1x11BR,1BA$975

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Ridge, TN

As of July 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Ridge area is the $1.07 price per square foot 2 Bed/ 1.5 Bath Renovated Model at Fountain Brook in the in the Cedar Hill neighborhood starting from $1,395. The second greatest value East Ridge apartment is the 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Home; 1278 sq ft w/ w&d hook ups Model at Germantown Gardens starting at $1,350 with a $1.06 price per square foot in the East Lake neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Ridge apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Fountain Brook2 Bed/ 1.5 Bath Renovated2BR,1.5BA$1.07
Germantown Gardens2 Bedroom 2 Bath Home; 1278 sq ft w/ w&d hook ups2BR,2BA$1.06
Veranda at the RidgeBirch2BR,1.5BA$1.03
Elements44The Ruthenium2BR,1.5BA$1.04
1319 Stratton Place Dr, Unit B1319 Stratton Place Dr2BR,1.5BA$1.14
Woodland Apartments2br/2ba2BR,2BA$1.14
MAA Heritage ParkThe Willow2BR,2BA$1.09
49 Rawlings Ln, Unit 49 Rawlings49 Rawlings Ln2BR,1BA$1.10
Chateau Royale Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.03
Summit East RidgeCypress2BR,1BA$1.12

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Getting Around East Ridge, TN

Walk Score®

49 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

42 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Ridge Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in East Ridge?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in East Ridge is at GoodHomes Chattanooga listed at $745.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Ridge Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Ridge Apartment is $895 at Chateau Royale West.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Ridge Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Ridge is starting from $995 at Chateau Royale West.

What is the most affordable East Ridge Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap East Ridge Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Woodland Apartments and starts from $1,325.

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