# Average Rent in Chattanooga, TN > How much is rent in Chattanooga, TN? $1,620 median across 83 units in 6 buildings, each with a daily price history and a citywide trend, tracked daily. Canonical: https://average-rent.com/city/chattanooga-tn/ Latest included observation: November 6, 2026 ## What is the average rent in Chattanooga, TN? The average listed apartment rent in Chattanooga, TN is $1,713 per month, as of November 6, 2026. This sample includes 83 priced apartments in 6 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases. We use published total monthly rent when known and base rent otherwise. Unknown fees remain unknown. Buildings without a qualifying price do not count in this sample. The guide directory can include more buildings. 6 apartment buildings, 83 units. Recorded asking prices and price history where available. [Browse apartments in Chattanooga, TN](https://average-rent.com/city/chattanooga-tn/apartments/) Avg Rent $1,713/mo median $1,620 [-1.9% vs last month](https://average-rent.com/city/chattanooga-tn/trends/) Cheapest $909/mo Passenger Flats Properties 6 tracked daily Units 83 available now [View rent trends and price history](https://average-rent.com/city/chattanooga-tn/trends/) [Explore Chattanooga, TN on the interactive map](https://average-rent.com/search/#city=chattanooga-tn) [Chattanooga, TN Resident Access](https://average-rent.com/city/chattanooga-tn/resident-access/): City Club members share insider gate codes, parking links, and amenity tips. View Analysis ## Rent Price Breakdown Compare pricing across all 6 properties in Chattanooga, TN. Timeframe ## Average rent trend, last 3 months All bedroom types, citywide. Choose a window above to scope the view. $1,683 Average rent today Line chart of average rent in Chattanooga, TN over the last 3 months. Started at $1,689, ended at $1,683. ### Average rent trend, last 3 months | Date or category | Average monthly rent (USD) | | --- | --- | | Jul | 1,689 | | Aug | 1,590 | | Aug | 1,681 | | Aug | 1,688 | | Aug | 1,676 | | Sep | 1,688 | | Sep | 1,720 | | Sep | 1,740 | | Sep | 1,738 | | Oct | 1,719 | | Oct | 1,704 | | Oct | 1,699 | | Oct | 1,674 | | Oct | 1,683 | [Full Chattanooga, TN price history](https://average-rent.com/city/chattanooga-tn/trends/) ### Average Rent by Property ### Starting Price vs Average ### Rent by Bedroom Count ### Price per Square Foot ## Chattanooga, TN Rent Prices All 6 properties ranked by lowest available rent. [#1 4 (162)](https://average-rent.com/city/chattanooga-tn/passenger-flats-chattanooga-tn/): Passenger Flats 1362 Passenger St, Chattanooga, TN 37408, USA From $909/mo Avg $1,615 14 units [#2 3.8 (33)](https://average-rent.com/city/chattanooga-tn/market-city-center-chattanooga-tn/): Market City Center 728 Market St, Chattanooga, TN 37402, USA From $1,100/mo Avg $1,706 17 units [#3 4.4 (57)](https://average-rent.com/city/chattanooga-tn/river-rock-chattanooga-tn/): River Rock 355 Walnut St, Chattanooga, TN 37402, USA From $1,215/mo Avg $2,093 19 units [#4 4.7 (96)](https://average-rent.com/city/chattanooga-tn/maa-windridge-chattanooga-tn/): MAA Windridge 1175 Pineville Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37405, USA From $1,258/mo Avg $1,634 9 units [#5 4.1 (168)](https://average-rent.com/city/chattanooga-tn/ridgemont-at-stringers-ridge-apartments-chattanooga-tn/): Ridgemont at Stringers Ridge Apartments 20 Mason Dr, Chattanooga, TN 37415, USA From $1,276/mo Avg $1,496 20 units [#6 4.8 (27)](https://average-rent.com/city/chattanooga-tn/the-maclellan-chattanooga-tn/): The Maclellan 721 Broad St, Chattanooga, TN 37402, USA From $1,335/mo Avg $1,556 4 units | # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | [Passenger Flats 1362 Passenger St, Chattanooga, TN 37408, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/chattanooga-tn/passenger-flats-chattanooga-tn/) | $909 | $1,615 | $2.13/ft² | 4 (162) | 14 | | 2 | [Market City Center 728 Market St, Chattanooga, TN 37402, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/chattanooga-tn/market-city-center-chattanooga-tn/) | $1,100 | $1,706 | $1.89/ft² | 3.8 (33) | 17 | | 3 | [River Rock 355 Walnut St, Chattanooga, TN 37402, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/chattanooga-tn/river-rock-chattanooga-tn/) | $1,215 | $2,093 | $1.98/ft² | 4.4 (57) | 19 | | 4 | [MAA Windridge 1175 Pineville Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37405, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/chattanooga-tn/maa-windridge-chattanooga-tn/) | $1,258 | $1,634 | $1.13/ft² | 4.7 (96) | 9 | | 5 | [Ridgemont at Stringers Ridge Apartments 20 Mason Dr, Chattanooga, TN 37415, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/chattanooga-tn/ridgemont-at-stringers-ridge-apartments-chattanooga-tn/) | $1,276 | $1,496 | $1.77/ft² | 4.1 (168) | 20 | | 6 | [The Maclellan 721 Broad St, Chattanooga, TN 37402, USA](https://average-rent.com/city/chattanooga-tn/the-maclellan-chattanooga-tn/) | $1,335 | $1,556 | $2.12/ft² | 4.8 (27) | 4 | ## Rent & Price History by Building Compare apartment listings by price, bedrooms, and neighborhood. [Browse all apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/chattanooga-tn/apartments/) [Passenger Flats](https://average-rent.com/city/chattanooga-tn/passenger-flats-chattanooga-tn/): ![Passenger Flats apartments in Chattanooga, TN](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/6615?w=600) 4 (162) 1362 Passenger St, Chattanooga, TN 37408, USA From $909/mo 14 units [Market City Center](https://average-rent.com/city/chattanooga-tn/market-city-center-chattanooga-tn/): ![Market City Center apartments in Chattanooga, TN](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/6619?w=600) 3.8 (33) 728 Market St, Chattanooga, TN 37402, USA From $1,100/mo 17 units [River Rock](https://average-rent.com/city/chattanooga-tn/river-rock-chattanooga-tn/): ![River Rock apartments in Chattanooga, TN](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/6613?w=600) 4.4 (57) 355 Walnut St, Chattanooga, TN 37402, USA From $1,215/mo 19 units [MAA Windridge](https://average-rent.com/city/chattanooga-tn/maa-windridge-chattanooga-tn/): ![MAA Windridge apartments in Chattanooga, TN](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/6614?w=600) 4.7 (96) 1175 Pineville Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37405, USA From $1,258/mo 9 units [Ridgemont at Stringers Ridge Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/chattanooga-tn/ridgemont-at-stringers-ridge-apartments-chattanooga-tn/): ![Ridgemont at Stringers Ridge Apartments apartments in Chattanooga, TN](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/6610?w=600) 4.1 (168) 20 Mason Dr, Chattanooga, TN 37415, USA From $1,276/mo 20 units [The Maclellan](https://average-rent.com/city/chattanooga-tn/the-maclellan-chattanooga-tn/): ![The Maclellan apartments in Chattanooga, TN](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/6620?w=600) 4.8 (27) 721 Broad St, Chattanooga, TN 37402, USA From $1,335/mo 4 units [Browse all Chattanooga, TN apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/chattanooga-tn/apartments/) By Area ## Chattanooga, TN neighborhoods Tracked buildings across 2 named neighborhoods. Pick one to see its apartments. [Westside 4](https://average-rent.com/city/chattanooga-tn/apartments/?neighborhood=Westside)[Lookout Valley 2](https://average-rent.com/city/chattanooga-tn/apartments/?neighborhood=Lookout%20Valley) ## Chattanooga, TN Average Rent Prices 2026 The average listed rent in Chattanooga, TN is **$1,713 per month**, based on 83 units across 6 apartment communities. Prices range from $909 at Passenger Flats to $4,300 at River Rock. ### Average Rent by Bedroom Type | Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Studio | $1,101/mo | $909/mo | 5 | | 1 Bed | $1,450/mo | $1,100/mo | 37 | | 2 Bed | $1,990/mo | $1,557/mo | 28 | | 3 Bed | $2,673/mo | $1,668/mo | 6 | We schedule daily price checks. The included observations can have different dates. Request an area we do not cover so we can review it for coverage. Paste this where you want the live widget. Free to use with the attribution link. Preview Market Context ## Who rents in Chattanooga, TN, and what they pay Tracked one-bedroom rent in Chattanooga, TN averages **$1,450/mo** , with two-bedroom units averaging **$1,990/mo**. At the local median household income of **$61,028**, that works out to **34% of gross income**, above the 30 percent affordability ceiling, a stretched-budget market. 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](https://average-rent.com/city/chattanooga-tn/trends/) runs **48% 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 $69,000/year Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,713/mo. Comfortable income $82,000/year Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries. To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($909/mo), you need to earn at least **$36,000/year**. Median household income in Chattanooga, TN is **$61,028** , about 26% 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) | $1,713 | | Utilities | $337 | | Groceries | $508 | | Transportation | $803 | | Healthcare | $392 | | Other goods and services | $627 | | Estimated total | $4,379/mo | Population 182,832 Median household income $61,028 Census median rent $1,155/mo Census rent burden 28.9% Median age 36.6 Mean commute 19 min ## Methodology Rent data We use listed asking rents and schedule daily data updates. Individual buildings can have different verification dates. Check the building or unit page for its latest price and availability. 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 We estimate annual income by dividing annual rent by 30 percent for the affordability figure and 25 percent for the comfortable-income figure. These estimates are a guide, not a guarantee of rental approval. 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. Compare ## Nearby cities in Tennessee How Chattanooga, TN rent compares to other markets in the state. | City | Avg Rent | vs Chattanooga, TN | 30-Day Change | Properties | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Nashville, TN](https://average-rent.com/city/nashville-tn/) | $10,996 | +542% | +8% | 92 | | [Memphis, TN](https://average-rent.com/city/memphis-tn/) | $1,308 | -24% | -7.7% | 25 | | [Smyrna, TN](https://average-rent.com/city/smyrna-tn/) | $1,772 | +3% | +2.5% | 25 | | [Franklin, TN](https://average-rent.com/city/franklin-tn/) | $2,246 | +31% | +3.1% | 22 | | [Johnson City, TN](https://average-rent.com/city/johnson-city-tn/) | $1,532 | -11% | -0.9% | 20 | | [Hendersonville, TN](https://average-rent.com/city/hendersonville-tn/) | $1,509 | -12% | +0.2% | 18 | ## Frequently asked questions ### What is the average rent in Chattanooga, TN? The average listed apartment rent in Chattanooga, TN is $1,713 per month, as of November 6, 2026. This sample includes 83 priced apartments in 6 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases. ### What is the median rent in Chattanooga, TN? The median asking rent in Chattanooga, TN is $1,620 per month, computed from 83 priced listings; check the observation dates shown on this page. The average is $1,713/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings. ### What is the cheapest apartment rent in Chattanooga, TN? The lowest available rent in Chattanooga, TN starts at $909 per month. Confirm current availability, fees, and lease terms with the selected listing. ### How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Chattanooga, TN? 1-bedroom apartments in Chattanooga, TN average $1,450/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,100/mo across 37 units tracked. ### How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Chattanooga, TN? 2-bedroom apartments in Chattanooga, TN average $1,990/mo. Units start from $1,557/mo across 28 units currently listed. ## Rent Trends in Chattanooga, TN Track how apartment prices are changing over time. [View Rent Trends](https://average-rent.com/city/chattanooga-tn/trends/) ## Missing your neighborhood? Tell us where you're looking. We'll start tracking prices within 24 hours. [Get Started](https://average-rent.com/request/)