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Average Rent in Chattanooga TN & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 3 apartment communities in Chattanooga TN. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,964/mo
Lowest Available
$1,695/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
3
tracked daily
Units Listed
7
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 $1,964 per month across 3 apartment communities and 7 available units.
The most affordable option is Evernest Property Management Chattanooga starting at $1,695/mo. By unit type, a 3-bedroom averages $1,964/mo.
Prices range from $1,695 to $2,150 per month. The most common price point is the $2,000 range, where 4 units are currently listed.
Chattanooga TN Rent Price History
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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 | $1,695/mo | $1,855/mo | 3 | 4.5 |
| Keyrenter Property Management Chattanooga | $1,895/mo | $2,023/mo | 3 | 4.7 |
| MAA Windridge | $2,113/mo | $2,113/mo | 1 | 4.7 |
Google Search Trends for Chattanooga TN Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Chattanooga TN
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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
$79,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,964/mo.
Comfortable income
$94,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,695/mo), you need to earn at least $68,000/year.
Median household income in Chattanooga TN is $61,028 , about 35% 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) | $1,964 |
| Utilities | $337 |
| Groceries | $508 |
| Transportation | $803 |
| Healthcare | $392 |
| Other goods and services | $627 |
| Estimated total | $4,630/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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