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Northgate-Big Ridge Hixson, TN

The Northgate-Big Ridge neighborhood in Hixson sits surrounded by the waters of the Tennessee River and Harrison Bay, with the North Chickamauga Conservatory just a stone's throw away. Conveniently located seven miles from downtown Chattanooga with easy access to Highway 153, residents of this peaceful Chattanooga suburb relish the natural beauty of their surroundings combined with the added bonus of living in close proximity to the city. Rental opportunities in the Northgate-Big Ridge neighborhood include apartments and townhouses, with several options providing lovely scenic riverfront views. An abundance of parks in the vicinity make it easy to catch a few fish or simply enjoy the fresh air. Stop by Tennessee River Park to test your stamina on the 10-mile walking path that leads into downtown Chattanooga.

Rent Trends

As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Northgate-Big Ridge is $1,315 for one bedroom, $1,573 for two bedrooms, and $1,809 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Northgate-Big Ridge has increased by 1.6% in the past year.

  • 1 BR

  • 869 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,315/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,269 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,573/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,456 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,809/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

30 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

40 / 100

Daily Essentials

Supermarket Within a 20 Minute Walk

Groceries

50 / 100

Fair Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

40 / 100

Few to No Café Options Nearby

Cafes

10 / 100

Fair Variety of Shops Nearby

Shopping

40 / 100

Local Vibe

Calm Atmosphere

Vibrancy

10 / 100

Few to No Nightlife Options Nearby

Nightlife

10 / 100

Fairly Noisy

Quiet Score

70 / 100

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Tennessee Valley Railroad
  • Tennessee Aquarium
  • Booker T. Washington State Park
  • Chattanooga Zoo
  • Harrison Bay State Park

Airports

  • Lovell Field

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.