Average Rent in Chattanooga, TN
9 apartment buildings, 191 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$1,297/mo
Cheapest
$895/mo
Properties
9
Units
191
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 9 properties in Chattanooga, TN.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Chattanooga, TN Rent Prices
All 9 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Evernest Property Management Chattanooga
1418 McCallie Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37404, USA
SVN Second Story Real Estate Management
800 Market St Ste 207, Chattanooga, TN 37402, USA
Keyrenter Property Management Chattanooga
620 Cherokee Blvd. Suite 114, Chattanooga, TN 37405, USA
Ridgemont at Stringers Ridge Apartments
20 Mason Dr, Chattanooga, TN 37415, USA
MAA Windridge
1175 Pineville Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37405, USA
Summit East Ridge
3725 Fountain Ave, East Ridge, TN 37412, USA
River Rock
355 Walnut St, Chattanooga, TN 37402, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Evernest Property Management Chattanooga 1418 McCallie Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37404, USA | $895 | $1,194 | $1.21 | 4.5 (1059) | 9 |
| 2 | SVN Second Story Real Estate Management 800 Market St Ste 207, Chattanooga, TN 37402, USA | $899 | $1,248 | $1.95 | 4.7 (244) | 144 |
| 3 | Keyrenter Property Management Chattanooga 620 Cherokee Blvd. Suite 114, Chattanooga, TN 37405, USA | $1,025 | $1,751 | $1.22 | 4.7 (250) | 11 |
| 4 | Ridgemont at Stringers Ridge Apartments 20 Mason Dr, Chattanooga, TN 37415, USA | $1,208 | $1,369 | $1.59 | 4.1 (168) | 17 |
| 5 | MAA Windridge 1175 Pineville Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37405, USA | $1,388 | $1,480 | $1.24 | 4.7 (96) | 8 |
| 6 | Summit East Ridge 3725 Fountain Ave, East Ridge, TN 37412, USA | $1,400 | $1,488 | $1.34 | 3.5 (137) | 2 |
| 7 | River Rock 355 Walnut St, Chattanooga, TN 37402, USA | -- | -- | -- | 4.4 (57) | 0 |
Explore Each Property
Evernest Property Management Chattanooga
4.5 (1059)1418 McCallie Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37404, USA
SVN Second Story Real Estate Management
4.7 (244)800 Market St Ste 207, Chattanooga, TN 37402, USA
Keyrenter Property Management Chattanooga
4.7 (250)620 Cherokee Blvd. Suite 114, Chattanooga, TN 37405, USA
Ridgemont at Stringers Ridge Apartments
4.1 (168)20 Mason Dr, Chattanooga, TN 37415, USA
MAA Windridge
4.7 (96)1175 Pineville Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37405, USA
Summit East Ridge
3.5 (137)3725 Fountain Ave, East Ridge, TN 37412, USA
Chattanooga, TN Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Chattanooga, TN is $1,297 per month, based on 191 units across 9 apartment communities. Prices range from $895 at Evernest Property Management Chattanooga to $1,400 at Summit East Ridge.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,098/mo | $899/mo | 47 |
| 1 Bed | $1,254/mo | $895/mo | 96 |
| 2 Bed | $1,477/mo | $1,025/mo | 38 |
| 3 Bed | $1,787/mo | $1,400/mo | 6 |
| 4 Bed | $2,223/mo | $1,895/mo | 4 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Chattanooga, TN, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Chattanooga, TN averages $1,254/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,477/mo. At the local median household income of $61,028, that works out to 26% of gross income, near the 30 percent affordability ceiling.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Chattanooga, TN at $1,155/mo. The current tracked market average runs 12% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Chattanooga, TN while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Chattanooga, TN?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$52,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,297/mo.
Comfortable income
$62,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($895/mo), you need to earn at least $36,000/year.
Median household income in Chattanooga, TN is $61,028 , about 2% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Chattanooga, TN
Overall prices in Chattanooga, TN runs below the national average by about 8% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 92.3, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Chattanooga, TN's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,297 |
| Utilities | $337 |
| Groceries | $508 |
| Transportation | $803 |
| Healthcare | $392 |
| Other goods and services | $627 |
| Estimated total | $3,963/mo |
Population
182,832
Median household income
$61,028
Census median rent
$1,155/mo
Rent as % of income
28.9%
Median age
36.6
Mean commute
19 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in Tennessee
How Chattanooga, TN rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Chattanooga, TN | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville, TN | $2,277 | +76% | 62 |
| Franklin, TN | $2,304 | +78% | 11 |
| Murfreesboro, TN | $1,634 | +26% | 7 |
| Memphis, TN | $1,651 | +27% | 7 |
| Clarksville, TN | $1,163 | -10% | 7 |
| Knoxville, TN | $1,973 | +52% | 6 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Chattanooga, TN?
The average rent in Chattanooga, TN is $1,297 per month, based on 191 units across 9 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Chattanooga, TN?
The lowest available rent in Chattanooga, TN starts at $895 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Chattanooga, TN?
1-bedroom apartments in Chattanooga, TN average $1,254/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $895/mo across 96 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Chattanooga, TN?
2-bedroom apartments in Chattanooga, TN average $1,477/mo. Units start from $1,025/mo across 38 units currently listed.
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