Ooltewah-Summit

Ooltewah, TN

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Ooltewah-Summit - Ooltewah, TN Area Guide

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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 May 2026, the average apartment rent in Ooltewah-Summit is $1,342 for one bedroom, $1,765 for two bedrooms, and $1,916 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Ooltewah-Summit has increased by 2.5% in the past year.

  • 1 BR

  • 814 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,342/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,147 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,765/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,458 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,916/month

    Average Rent

Getting Around

Not Walkable

Walkability

10 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

90 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Bikeability

20 / 100

Daily Essentials

Limited Restaurant Variety Nearby

Restaurants

20 / 100

Few to No Café Options Nearby

Cafes

10 / 100

Few to No Shops Nearby

Shopping

10 / 100

Local Vibe

Not Noisy

Quiet Score

100 / 100

Reviews of Ooltewah-Summit - Ooltewah, TN

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4.2 43 Reviews

Current Resident

9 months agoNiche Review

I feel as though Ooltewah has changed so much within the last decade. More stores, gas stations, fast food, etc. And with all of that build comes more people, and with more people it can make it a little bit harder to travel around in a semi-small town.

Current Resident

1 years and 6 months agoNiche Review

I have had a good experience living in Ooltewah. I have had certain situations where I have been racially judged or discriminated against as most people here are conservative. However, it has not been terrible given Ooltewah is a pretty place to live in.

Current Resident

2 years and 1 months agoNiche Review

Ooltewah is an amazing city to live in, between the night life, food, and overall area, it's all great! The area is fast growing, people from all over are moving here and I think one of the reasons is because it's such a welcoming community!

Nearby Resident

3 years and 11 months agoNiche Review

Ooltewah is a quiet, pleasant area. It is growing having access to all your needs just minutes away. School rating is awesome and crime rate is very low.

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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 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.