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Cheapest Available Hamilton County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Hamilton County, TN is a Studio unit found at Lily Grace North in the East Chattanooga neighborhood priced from $675. 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 Hamilton County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lily Grace NorthStudioStudio,1BA$675
Chateau Royale West1A1BR,1BA$895
Lily Grace SouthOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$899
River Hills FlatsThe Creekside FlatStudio,1BA$899
Ivy Terrace ApartmentsThe Ivy StudioStudio,1BA$905
Compass HeightsA11BR,1BA$919
Park Ridge ApartmentsCozy 1 Bed 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$924
Terra at AshleyAP1X11BR,1BA$925
The Grove at Hickory Valley0x1LStudio,1BA$935
River City North2x22BR,2BA$940

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hamilton County, TN

As of July 09, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hamilton County area is the $1.14 price per square foot 1205 Chamberlain Ave Model at 1205 Chamberlain Ave, Unit A in the in the East Chattanooga neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Hamilton County apartment is the 2 BEDROOM PREMIUM Model at Scenic Ridge starting at $1,388 with a $1.06 price per square foot in the Tyner 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.
1205 Chamberlain Ave, Unit A1205 Chamberlain Ave2BR,2BA$1.14
Scenic Ridge2 BEDROOM PREMIUM2BR,2BA$1.06
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
Trails of Signal MountainMckenzie2BR,1.5BA$1.09
Douglas Heights3BR/3BA - C13BR,3BA$0.63
Chateau Royale Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.03
East Ridge Flats and TownhomesThe Redbud2BR,2BA$1.00
Summit East RidgeCypress2BR,1BA$1.12
Spring Creek Gardens2 Bedroom 1 Bath Home with 917 Square Feet of L...2BR,1BA$1.09

Frequently Asked Questions about Hamilton County

What type of rentals are currently available in Hamilton County?

There are currently 597 Apartments for Rent in Hamilton County, TN with pricing that ranges from $649 to $6,910. There are also 320 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Hamilton County ranging from $650 to $4,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Hamilton County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Hamilton County ranges from $650 to $4,500 with an average monthly rent of $1,693.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Hamilton County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Hamilton County range from $745 to $5,970, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $995 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,400 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $665.

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