Average Rent in Chattanooga, TN
7 apartment buildings, 89 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Cheapest
$909/mo
Passenger Flats
Properties
7
tracked daily
Units
89
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 7 properties in Chattanooga, TN.
Average rent trend, last 2 months
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Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Chattanooga, TN Rent Prices
All 7 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Passenger Flats
1362 Passenger St, Chattanooga, TN 37408, USA
Market City Center
728 Market St, Chattanooga, TN 37402, USA
Rock Point Real Estate
608 S Holtzclaw Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37404, USA
MAA Windridge
1175 Pineville Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37405, USA
River Rock
355 Walnut St, Chattanooga, TN 37402, USA
Ridgemont at Stringers Ridge Apartments
20 Mason Dr, Chattanooga, TN 37415, USA
The Maclellan
721 Broad St, Chattanooga, TN 37402, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Passenger Flats 1362 Passenger St, Chattanooga, TN 37408, USA | $909 | $1,608 | -- | 4 (162) | 7 |
| 2 | Market City Center 728 Market St, Chattanooga, TN 37402, USA | $1,100 | $1,706 | $1.89 | 3.8 (33) | 17 |
| 3 | Rock Point Real Estate 608 S Holtzclaw Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37404, USA | $1,200 | $1,331 | $1.10 | 4.2 (53) | 7 |
| 4 | MAA Windridge 1175 Pineville Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37405, USA | $1,208 | $1,483 | $1.17 | 4.7 (96) | 14 |
| 5 | River Rock 355 Walnut St, Chattanooga, TN 37402, USA | $1,215 | $2,093 | $1.98 | 4.4 (57) | 19 |
| 6 | Ridgemont at Stringers Ridge Apartments 20 Mason Dr, Chattanooga, TN 37415, USA | $1,266 | $1,478 | $1.84 | 4.1 (168) | 20 |
| 7 | The Maclellan 721 Broad St, Chattanooga, TN 37402, USA | $1,350 | $1,714 | $1.97 | 4.8 (27) | 5 |
Rent & Price History by Building
Passenger Flats
4 (162)1362 Passenger St, Chattanooga, TN 37408, USA
Market City Center
3.8 (33)728 Market St, Chattanooga, TN 37402, USA
Rock Point Real Estate
4.2 (53)608 S Holtzclaw Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37404, USA
MAA Windridge
4.7 (96)1175 Pineville Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37405, USA
River Rock
4.4 (57)355 Walnut St, Chattanooga, TN 37402, USA
Ridgemont at Stringers Ridge Apartments
4.1 (168)20 Mason Dr, Chattanooga, TN 37415, USA
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Chattanooga, TN neighborhoods
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Chattanooga, TN Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Chattanooga, TN is $1,665 per month, based on 89 units across 7 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 | $1,094/mo | $909/mo | 5 |
| 1 Bed | $1,454/mo | $1,100/mo | 46 |
| 2 Bed | $1,884/mo | $1,200/mo | 30 |
| 3 Bed | $2,418/mo | $1,385/mo | 8 |
Every price is a real asking rent, 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 $1,454/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,884/mo. At the local median household income of $61,028, that works out to 33% 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 runs 44% 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
$67,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,665/mo.
Comfortable income
$80,000/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 24% 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) | $1,665 |
| Utilities | $337 |
| Groceries | $508 |
| Transportation | $803 |
| Healthcare | $392 |
| Other goods and services | $627 |
| Estimated total | $4,331/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.
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 | $2,265 | +36% | -2.5% | 61 |
| Johnson City, TN | $1,533 | -8% | +2.9% | 20 |
| Franklin, TN | $2,143 | +29% | +1.3% | 14 |
| Smyrna, TN | $1,643 | -1% | +0.1% | 14 |
| Spring Hill, TN | $1,657 | 0% | -1.1% | 14 |
| Memphis, TN | $1,420 | -15% | -2.5% | 13 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Chattanooga, TN?
The average rent in Chattanooga, TN is $1,665 per month, based on 89 units across 7 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in Chattanooga, TN?
The median asking rent in Chattanooga, TN is $1,549 per month, computed from 89 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $1,665/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. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Chattanooga, TN?
1-bedroom apartments in Chattanooga, TN average $1,454/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $1,100/mo across 46 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Chattanooga, TN?
2-bedroom apartments in Chattanooga, TN average $1,884/mo. Units start from $1,200/mo across 30 units currently listed.
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