Cheap Homes for Rent in Hamilton County, TN from $600 (65 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Homes available for rent right now in Hamilton County.

property at 5305 TN-58

$795

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$795

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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5305 TN-58

ChattanoogaTN37416

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property at 210 Hendricks Blvd

$895

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$895

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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210 Hendricks Blvd

ChattanoogaTN37405

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property at 705 Woodmore Ln

$950 - $1,750

1 To 3 Bedroom Rentals

Available May 15

705 Woodmore Ln

ChattanoogaTN37411

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property at 8820 Millard Lee Ln

$1,000

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$1,000

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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8820 Millard Lee Ln

ChattanoogaTN37416

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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
Terra at AshleyA11BR,1BA$849
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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Hamilton County, TN

As of May 01, 2026 the best value apartment in the Hamilton County area is the $1.05 price per square foot C1 Renovated Model at Riverview North in the in the Mountain Creek neighborhood starting from $1,318. The second greatest value Hamilton County apartment is the 3 Bedroom Model at River City North starting at $956 with a $0.81 price per square foot in the East Chattanooga 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.
Riverview NorthC1 Renovated3BR,2BA$1.05
River City North3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$0.81
The Highlands Apartments3 Beds, 2 baths3BR,2BA$1.17
Country Oaks2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom Townhome2BR,1.5BA$1.18
The Reserve at Mountain Pass2 Bedroom Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$0.51
Hill Place ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.15
821 Vine StPrivate Bedroom2BR,1BA$0.70
Riverside North Apartment Homes2x12BR,1BA$1.08
Ridgeside Flats2 Bedroom / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.21
Terra at AshleyA11BR,1BA$1.21

Frequently Asked Questions about Hamilton County

What type of rentals are currently available in Hamilton County?

There are currently 596 Apartments for Rent in Hamilton County, TN with pricing that ranges from $556 to $7,154. There are also 316 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Hamilton County ranging from $695 to $6,200.

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 $695 to $6,200 with an average monthly rent of $2,265.

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 $637 to $3,640, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,099 to $3,900. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,375 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $649.

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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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