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4529 Balcomb St

ChattanoogaTN37409

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. The View at Mission Ridge in the East Lake neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $700. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Hamilton County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lily Grace NorthStudioStudio,1BA$675
The View at Mission RidgeStudioStudio,1BA$700
River Hills FlatsThe Creekside FlatStudio,1BA$799
City View ApartmentsCypress2BR,1BA$820
The Overlook ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$838
Passenger FlatsStudio EasternStudio,1BA$895
Terra at AshleyA11BR,1BA$899
Lily Grace SouthOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$899
The Grove at Hickory Valley0x1SStudio,1BA$899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hamilton County, TN

As of September 19, 2025 the best value apartment in the Hamilton County area is the $0.89 price per square foot 2BR/4BA - B3 Model at Douglas Heights in the in the St. Elmo neighborhood starting from $1,200. The second greatest value Hamilton County apartment is the 2 BEDROOM Model at Scenic Ridge starting at $1,387 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.
Douglas Heights2BR/4BA - B32BR,4BA$0.89
Scenic Ridge2 BEDROOM2BR,2BA$1.06
Glen Ridge Townhomes2 bed 1.5 bath2BR,1.5BA$1.00
Germantown Gardens2 Bedroom 2 Bath Home; 1278 sq ft w/ w&d hook ups2BR,2BA$1.06
The Reserve at Mountain Pass3 Bedroom Two Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.00
Trails of Signal MountainMckenzie2BR,1.5BA$1.00
Arbors at Signal MountainTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.95
Chateau Royale Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.10
City View ApartmentsCypress2BR,1BA$0.84
22 W Ontario St, Unit 922 W Ontario St1BR,1BA$0.95

Frequently Asked Questions about Hamilton County

What type of rentals are currently available in Hamilton County?

There are currently 609 Apartments for Rent in Hamilton County, TN with pricing that ranges from $649 to $5,872. There are also 372 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Hamilton County ranging from $500 to $3,995.

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 $500 to $3,995 with an average monthly rent of $2,169.

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 $5,743, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $850 to $3,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,395 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $665.

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