Average Rent in East Ridge, TN
1 apartment buildings, 3 units. Asking prices last verified June 13, 2026, with rent history for every building.
Avg Rent
$1,475/mo
market average
Cheapest
$1,400/mo
Summit East Ridge
Properties
1
tracked daily
Units
3
as of June 13, 2026
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 1 properties in East Ridge, TN.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
East Ridge, TN Rent Prices
All 1 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Summit East Ridge 3725 Fountain Ave, East Ridge, TN 37412, USA | $1,400 as of Jun 13 | $1,475 | $1.28 | 3.5 (137) | 3 |
Rent & Price History by Building
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East Ridge, TN neighborhoods
Tracked buildings across 1 named neighborhoods. Pick one to see its apartments.
East Ridge, TN Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in East Ridge, TN is $1,475 per month, based on 3 units across 1 apartment communities. Prices range from $1,400 at Summit East Ridge to $1,575 at Summit East Ridge.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Bed | $1,575/mo | $1,575/mo | 1 |
| 3 Bed | $1,425/mo | $1,400/mo | 2 |
Every price is a real asking rent from our most recent verified check (June 13, 2026). Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in East Ridge, TN, and what they pay
Tracked tracked rent in East Ridge, TN averages $1,475/mo. At the local median household income of $55,988, that works out to 32% 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 East Ridge, TN at $1,112/mo. The current tracked market average runs 33% 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 East Ridge, TN while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in East Ridge, 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
$59,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,475/mo.
Comfortable income
$71,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,400/mo), you need to earn at least $56,000/year.
Median household income in East Ridge, TN is $55,988 , about 21% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in East Ridge, TN
Overall prices in East Ridge, 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 East Ridge, TN's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,475 |
| Utilities | $337 |
| Groceries | $508 |
| Transportation | $803 |
| Healthcare | $392 |
| Other goods and services | $627 |
| Estimated total | $4,141/mo |
Population
22,034
Median household income
$55,988
Census median rent
$1,112/mo
Rent as % of income
29.4%
Median age
36.8
Mean commute
20 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 East Ridge, TN rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs East Ridge, TN | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville, TN | $2,250 | +53% | -1.4% | 77 |
| Johnson City, TN | $1,494 | +1% | +4.2% | 20 |
| Smyrna, TN | $1,733 | +17% | +0.6% | 15 |
| Franklin, TN | $2,155 | +46% | +2.1% | 14 |
| Spring Hill, TN | $1,656 | +12% | -1.8% | 14 |
| Memphis, TN | $1,404 | -5% | -1.3% | 13 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in East Ridge, TN?
The average rent in East Ridge, TN is $1,475 per month, based on 3 units across 1 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices were last verified June 13, 2026.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in East Ridge, TN?
The lowest listed rent in East Ridge, TN was $1,400 per month when last verified June 13, 2026.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in East Ridge, TN?
2-bedroom apartments in East Ridge, TN average $1,575/mo. Units start from $1,575/mo across 1 units recently listed.
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