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property at 5519 TN-153
$895
1 Bedroom Rentals
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5519 TN-153

ChattanoogaTN37343
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Newberry Commons
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Newberry Commons

3204 Redding RdChattanooga, TN 37415
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Valley View Gardens
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Valley View Gardens

10 Garden Court LoopDunlap, TN 37327
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property at 800 Lullwater Rd
$925 - $1,900
2 To 4 Bedroom Rentals
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800 Lullwater Rd

ChattanoogaTN37405
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Midvale Heights
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Midvale Heights

300 W Midvale AveChattanooga, TN 37405
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Country Oaks
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Country Oaks

137 Oyler LnHixson, TN 37343

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property at 400 Gallery Ln
$1,199 - $1,250
2 Bedroom Rentals
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400 Gallery Ln

ChattanoogaTN37343

Palmer, TN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Palmer Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Palmer, TN is a 2 Beds unit found at River City North in the East Chattanooga neighborhood priced from $850. The Outpost in the Mountain Creek 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 Palmer apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
River City North2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$850
The Outpost1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$895
Windsor Village Apartments1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$900
Terra at AshleyA11BR,1BA$900
Valley View GardensTwo Bedroom A2BR,1BA$908
Riverside North1 x 11BR,1BA$975
Vandergriff Village1 x 1 R1BR,1BA$1,025
Sunset Rock Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,050
MAA CloverdaleThe Belmont1BR,1BA$1,073
Ivy Terrace1 x 1 Leawood1BR,1BA$1,075

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Palmer, TN and Nearby

As of September 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Palmer area is the $1.23 price per square foot Lookout Townhome Model at Hartman Hill in the in the Mile Straight neighborhood starting from $2,325. The second greatest value Palmer apartment is the The Maple Model at MAA Windridge starting at $1,808 with a $1.25 price per square foot in the Mountain Creek neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Palmer apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Hartman HillLookout Townhome4BR,2.5BA$1.23
MAA WindridgeThe Maple2BR,2BA$1.25
Ascent at Signal Mountain3 bed 2.5 bath Townhome3BR,2.5BA$1.26
Trails of Signal MountainMckenzie2BR,1.5BA$1.06
Northshore Flats3 x 2 WD Upg3BR,2BA$1.26
Reserve at Red Bank2 x 2 R2BR,2BA$1.16
River City North2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$0.86
Kate's View2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.28
Valley View GardensTwo Bedroom A2BR,1BA$1.10
Terra at AshleyA11BR,1BA$1.29

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Palmer Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Palmer Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Palmer Apartment is $895 at The Outpost.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Palmer is starting from $850 at River City North.

What is the most affordable Palmer Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Palmer Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at River City North and starts from $977.

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