What is the average apartment size in Chattanooga?

The average size for a Chattanooga, TN apartment is 976 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Chattanooga?

As of Oct / 2025, the average rent in Chattanooga is $1,469 per month, a 0.28% increase from last year’s average of $1,465.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Chattanooga?

In Chattanooga, studios rent for $978 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,288 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,532 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $1,891 per month

What is the average apartment size in Chattanooga?

The typical apartment in Chattanooga offers about 976 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Chattanooga?

Studio apartments in Chattanooga average 479 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 747 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,097 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,406 sq. ft.

What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Chattanooga?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Chattanooga include East Ridge ($1,142/month), Brainerd Hills ($1,225/month), and Vaden Village ($1,226/month), all below the citywide average of $1,469.

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Chattanooga?

The most expensive neighborhoods in Chattanooga are Avondale ($1,747/month), Hill City ($1,799/month), and Belleau Woods ($2,057/month), often due to premium locations and high-end amenities.

Chattanooga, TN Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Chattanooga?

The typical rent budget in Chattanooga ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 53% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Chattanooga?

In Chattanooga, 47% of households rent while 53% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Chattanooga is $1,469, a 0.28% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,465.

Studio Apartments at $978 offer the most budget-friendly option with 479 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 747 square feet for $1,288, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,532 offer 1,097 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,406 sq ft) for $1,891, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Chattanooga, TN

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,469	976 sq. ft.
Studio	$978	479 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,288	747 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,532	1,097 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,891	1,406 sq. ft.

Chattanooga, TN rent trends

Rental prices in Chattanooga, TN have increased by 0.28% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,465 to $1,469.

What's the typical rent budget in Chattanooga, TN?

The largest share of rentals in Chattanooga, TN (53%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Chattanooga, TN?

36,513 or 47% of the households in Chattanooga, TN are renter-occupied while 41,403 or 53% are owner-occupied.

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Most affordable neighborhoods in Chattanooga?

East Ridge $1,142/month

Brainerd Hills $1,225/month

Vaden Village $1,226/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,469/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Chattanooga?

Avondale $1,747/month

Hill City $1,799/month

Belleau Woods $2,057/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Chattanooga, TN By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Belleau Woods	$2,057
Hill City	$1,799
Avondale	$1,747
Woodland Height	$1,730
Southside Gardens	$1,717
East Brainerd	$1,613
Meadow Trace	$1,595
Fort Wood - Lincoln Park	$1,593
Kingsridge	$1,584
Hamilton Acres	$1,570
Ashwood	$1,567
Martin Luther King	$1,562
Hamilton	$1,506
Audubon	$1,425
Spring Valley	$1,412
Red Bank	$1,345
Lake Hills	$1,296
Murray Hills	$1,272
Vaden Village	$1,226
Brainerd Hills	$1,225
East Ridge	$1,142

Chattanooga | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Ashwood is 10% higher than in Audubon

$1,567

Ashwood rent is 7% higher than Chattanooga average

Average Rent $1,567

$1,425

Audubon rent is 3% lower than Chattanooga average

Average Rent $1,425

How Chattanooga Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Chattanooga	$1,469
Nashville	$1,830
Memphis	$1,135
Knoxville	$1,737
Clarksville	$1,260
Murfreesboro	$1,579
Antioch	$1,480
Madison	$1,432
Franklin	$2,045
Johnson City	$1,392
Lebanon	$1,569

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Chattanooga apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.