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Cheapest Available Hamilton County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Hamilton County, TN is a 2 Beds unit found at The Reserve at Mountain Pass in the East Lake neighborhood priced from $556. 821 Vine St in the Highland Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hamilton County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Reserve at Mountain Pass2 Bedroom Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$556
821 Vine StPrivate Bedroom2BR,1BA$700
Lily Grace NorthStudioStudio,1BA$749
The Highlands Apartments1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$830
The Overlook ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$838
The Oaks at Northshore0x1Studio,1BA$850
The Outpost1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$895
Tomorrow Building at Patten ParkwayEssential FloorplanStudio,1BA$899
Lily Grace South1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$899
Windsor Village Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$900

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hamilton County, TN

As of May 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hamilton County area is the $0.51 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Two Bathroom Model at The Reserve at Mountain Pass in the in the East Lake neighborhood starting from $637. The second greatest value Hamilton County apartment is the C1 Renovated Model at Riverview North starting at $1,318 with a $1.05 price per square foot in the Mountain Creek neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Hamilton County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Reserve at Mountain Pass3 Bedroom Two Bathroom3BR,2BA$0.51
Riverview NorthC1 Renovated3BR,2BA$1.05
Summit East RidgeSpruce3BR,1.5BA$1.01
River City North3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.81
The Highlands Apartments3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$1.17
Hill Place ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.15
821 Vine StPrivate Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.70
Riverside North Apartment Homes2x12BR,1BA$1.08
9901 Hixson Pike, Unit D9901 Hixson Pike2BR,1.5BA$1.16
Terra at AshleyB12BR,1BA$1.15

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Hamilton County Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Hamilton County?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Hamilton County is at Lily Grace North listed at $749.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Hamilton County Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Hamilton County Apartment is $830 at The Highlands Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Hamilton County Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Hamilton County is starting from $700 at 821 Vine St.

What is the most affordable Hamilton County Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Hamilton County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Reserve at Mountain Pass and starts from $637.

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