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Average Rent in Chattanooga TN & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 5 apartment communities in Chattanooga TN. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,371/mo
Lowest Available
$945/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
5
tracked daily
Units Listed
122
available now
Rent by Neighborhood in Chattanooga TN
Compare average rent across Chattanooga TN neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lookout Valley | $1,722 | $1,100 | 2 | 21 |
| Ridgedale | $1,479 | $945 | 1 | 7 |
| Westside | $1,300 | $959 | 1 | 74 |
| Chattanooga 37415 | $1,228 | $1,058 | 1 | 20 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Chattanooga TN?
As of May 2026, the average rent in Chattanooga TN is $1,371 per month across 5 apartment communities and 122 available units.
The most affordable option is Evernest Property Management Chattanooga starting at $945/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $1,180/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $1,265/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $1,508/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $1,964/mo, a 4-bedroom averages $2,198/mo.
Prices range from $945 to $2,400 per month. The most common price point is the $1,000 range, where 43 units are currently listed.
Chattanooga TN Rent Price History
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Daily snapshots are being recorded. Trend charts will appear once we have enough data points.
Average Rent by Bedroom
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Chattanooga TN
Rent Prices by Apartment in Chattanooga TN
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evernest Property Management Chattanooga | $945/mo | $1,479/mo | 7 | 4.5 |
| SVN Second Story Real Estate Management | $959/mo | $1,300/mo | 74 | 4.7 |
| Ridgemont at Stringers Ridge Apartments | $1,058/mo | $1,228/mo | 20 | 4.1 |
| Keyrenter Property Management Chattanooga | $1,100/mo | $1,951/mo | 9 | 4.7 |
| MAA Windridge | $1,413/mo | $1,550/mo | 12 | 4.7 |
Google Search Trends for Chattanooga TN Apartments
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$55,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,371/mo.
Comfortable income
$66,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($945/mo), you need to earn at least $38,000/year.
Cost of living in Chattanooga TN
We only have live rent data for Chattanooga TN so far. The full cost of living breakdown (utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare) is coming soon.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,371 |
| Estimated total | $1,371/mo |
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 are refreshed annually.
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