Chattanooga, TN Rental Market Trends

What is the average rent in Chattanooga?

The average rent for an apartment in Chattanooga is $1,400. The cost of rent varies depending on several factors, including location, size, and quality.

Average rent in Chattanooga, TN

Last updated July 2023

Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
$1,400	947 sq. ft.

What is the average apartment size in Chattanooga?

The average size for a Chattanooga, TN apartment is 947 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.

Chattanooga, TN apartment rent ranges

Chattanooga, TN Occupied Housing Units

37,023 or 48% of the households in Chattanooga, TN are renter-occupied while 39,485 or 52% are owner-occupied.

Chattanooga, TN rent trends

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Average Rent in Chattanooga, TN By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Avondale	$1,870
Curtis - Battery Heights	$1,870
Glenwood	$1,870
King's Point	$1,870
Riverside	$1,870
Fort Wood - Lincoln Park	$1,647
Martin Luther King	$1,605
Oak Grove	$1,547
Southside Gardens	$1,547
North Chattanooga	$1,496
Spring Valley	$1,496
Woodland Height	$1,496
Washington Hills	$1,496
Arbor Landing	$1,466
Chester Frost	$1,466
Cloverdale	$1,466
Kingsridge	$1,466
East Brainerd	$1,458
Hill City	$1,441
North Shore	$1,441
Red Bank	$1,441
Boulevard Trails	$1,421
Forest Plaza	$1,421
Lupton Fairfax	$1,421
Meadow Trace	$1,421
Ashwood	$1,407
Audubon	$1,407
Belleau Woods	$1,407
Brainerd Hills	$1,407
Concord Highland	$1,407
Hamilton	$1,407
Hamilton Acres	$1,407
Magnolia Gardens	$1,407
Molly's Meadow - Reunion	$1,407
Vaden Village	$1,407
Cherokee Woods	$1,401
Mark Twain	$1,394
Manchester Park	$1,392
Stuart Heights	$1,392
Meadowbrook Heights	$1,381
Metropolitan Airport	$1,373
Missionary Ridge	$1,312
Lake Hills	$1,208
Murray Hills	$1,208
East Ridge	$1,111
Belvoir	$1,101
21st Century	$1,082
Hilltop	$1,082
Ridgeside	$1,082
Woodmore	$1,082

What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Chattanooga?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Chattanooga are 21st Century, where the average rent goes for $1,082/month, Hilltop, where renters pay $1,082/mo on average, and Ridgeside, where the average rent goes for $1,082/mo. If you’re looking for other great deals, check out the listings from Woodmore ($1,082), Belvoir ($1,101), and East Ridge ($1,111), where the asking prices are below the average Chattanooga rent of $1,400/mo.

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Chattanooga?

The most expensive neighborhoods in Chattanooga are Glenwood ($1,870), King's Point ($1,870) and Riverside ($1,870).

What are the most popular neighborhoods in Chattanooga?

The most popular neighborhood in Chattanooga is Meadow Trace, where there are 4 listings with an average rent of $1,421. Next up is Audubon, where apartments go for $1,407/month, followed by East Brainerd with $1,458 If you’re looking to rent in Chattanooga’s most popular neighborhoods, make sure to also check out Martin Luther King, where renters pay $1,605 on average, and Spring Valley, where the average monthly rent is $1,496.

Chattanooga | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in 21st Century is 26% lower than in Arbor Landing

$1,082

21st Century rent is 23% lower than Chattanooga average

Average Rent	$1,082

$1,466

Arbor Landing rent is 5% higher than Chattanooga average

Average Rent	$1,466

How Chattanooga Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Memphis	$1,080
Nashville	$1,809
Knoxville	$1,660
Murfreesboro	$1,553
Chattanooga	$1,400
Cartersville	$1,485
Canton	$1,659
Bartlett	$1,124
Hendersonville	$1,588
Gallatin	$1,552
Antioch	$1,472
Franklin	$2,031
Madison	$1,354
Cleveland	$1,223
Dalton	$1,103
Lenoir City	$1,601
East Ridge	$1,111
Fort Oglethorpe	$1,237
Soddy-Daisy	$1,462

What is the average price for a storage unit in Chattanooga?

The average rent for a non-climate-controlled 10'x10' storage unit in Chattanooga is $119.29. Rental costs vary depending on several factors, including unit size and the storage facility's location and amenities.