Ooltewah-Summit

Ooltewah, TN

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Ooltewah-Summit - Ooltewah, TN

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Caves, caverns, and community—oh my!

Great Location Nature Lake Park-Like Family-Friendly Accessible

Located directly above the Georgia-Tennessee border is an up-and-coming suburb just 17 miles east of Chattanooga. Ooltewah-Summit is a gem along Interstate 75. It’s the ideal location for renters that want to reap the benefits of bustling Chattanooga, yet maintain a more rural, relaxed feel. Ooltewah-Summit residents don’t have to travel far to experience popular metropolitan attractions. Explore caves and taverns in Chattanooga’s popular Rock City. Marvel at Ruby Falls, a breathtaking underground waterfall. Finish up a day trip in Chattanooga perusing the family-friendly zoo and aquarium.

Ooltewah-Summit is nestled along Harrison Bay. It’s home to several parks, equestrian trails, hiking paths, and fishing spots perfect for renters to indulge in premier outdoor recreation. The community maintains a close-knit feel. The downtown area is filled with quaint shops and local eateries. A community calendar boasts live summer concerts and several annual activities. Renters looking to settle in this scenic suburb can choose from quality apartment complexes and charming single-family houses.

Rent Trends

As of October 2025, the average apartment rent in Ooltewah-Summit is $1,315 for one bedroom, $1,730 for two bedrooms, and $1,878 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Ooltewah-Summit has decreased by -1.2% in the past year.

  • 1 BR

  • 814 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,315/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,147 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,730/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,458 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,878/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

35

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

33

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Reviews of Ooltewah-Summit - Ooltewah, TN

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4.2 42 Reviews

Former Resident

3 years and 4 months agoNiche Review

The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in Ooltewah is 1 in 57. Based on FBI crime data, Ooltewah is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to Tennessee, Ooltewah has a crime rate that is higher than 62% of the state's cities and towns of all sizes.

Current Resident

4 years and 7 months agoNiche Review

A beautiful area marred by numerous aggressive anti-vaxxers and the like. Lots of trees and hills, lots of angry truck drivers.

Current Resident

4 years and 11 months agoNiche Review

Ooltewah is just outside of Chattanooga, so while you're away from the bustling city you're close enough to it for an easy commute. For a middle class family the houses are generally affordable especially these days. Ooltewah itself isn't a hub of excitement but it allows easy access to all the places you are interested in as well as is just a nice place to live. It's really just your typical suburb.

Current Resident

5 years and 6 months agoNiche Review

I've always lived in Ooltewah. The schools are good, many places to eat and shop. Very up and coming town!

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Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Harrison Bay State Park
  • Booker T. Washington State Park
  • Tennessee Valley Railroad
  • Elise Chapin Sanctuary at Audubon Acres

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 September 2025.