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Rental Market Trends in Chattanooga, TN

What is the average rent in Chattanooga, TN?

$1,256/month

Average Rent

738 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.4%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of February 2026, the average rent in Chattanooga, TN is $1,256 per month. This is 23% lower than the national average rent of $1,625/month, making renting in Chattanooga more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Chattanooga, you can expect to pay about $1,095 per month for a studio, $1,256 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,460 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,780 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,095/month
473 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,256/month
738 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,460/month
1,093 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,780/month
1,419 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$886/month
410 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,377/month
879 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,916/month
1,403 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,433/month
2,240 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,064/month
522 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,216/month
729 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,570/month
795 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,390/month
698 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,480/month
841 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,178/month
1,392 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Chattanooga, TN?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.4%, which averages out to $4 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated February 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Chattanooga, TN
Last Updated February 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Chattanooga, TN
Percentage*
Rent Range
2% Below $700/month
17% $700 - $1,000/month
57% $1,001 - $1,500/month
21% $1,501 - $2,000/month
4% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Chattanooga?

Based on current rent prices, Riverview, Brainerd and Shallowford Hills are the most affordable neighborhoods in Chattanooga.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Riverview
$1,021/month
750 Sq Ft
Brainerd
$1,023/month
707 Sq Ft
Shallowford Hills
$1,038/month
691 Sq Ft
Waterford Place
$1,038/month
691 Sq Ft
Kings Point-Lake Vista
$1,051/month
681 Sq Ft
Brainerd Hills
$1,092/month
728 Sq Ft
Ridgedale-Oak Grove-Clifton Hills
$1,169/month
666 Sq Ft
Bushtown-Highland Park
$1,191/month
607 Sq Ft
Midfield Acres
$1,218/month
708 Sq Ft
Shepherd Community
$1,230/month
772 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Chattanooga?

Based on current rent prices, North Chattanooga-Hill City-UTC, Amnicola-East Chattanooga and Bluff View Art District are the most expensive neighborhoods in Chattanooga.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
North Chattanooga-Hill City-UTC
$1,743/month
705 Sq Ft
Amnicola-East Chattanooga
$1,692/month
783 Sq Ft
Bluff View Art District
$1,606/month
728 Sq Ft
Bonny Oaks-Highway 58
$1,562/month
808 Sq Ft
Twin Brook
$1,554/month
814 Sq Ft
Elements of Chattanooga
$1,520/month
796 Sq Ft
Pineville/Moccasin Bend
$1,490/month
744 Sq Ft
Downtown Chattanooga
$1,482/month
703 Sq Ft
Arts District
$1,471/month
712 Sq Ft
City Center
$1,459/month
715 Sq Ft

Which Chattanooga neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Chattanooga with the most apartments available are East Brainerd, Downtown Chattanooga and North Shore .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
East Brainerd
$1,380/month
805 Sq Ft
Downtown Chattanooga
$1,482/month
703 Sq Ft
North Shore
$1,453/month
740 Sq Ft
Hickory Valley-Hamilton Place
$1,357/month
790 Sq Ft
Pineville/Moccasin Bend
$1,490/month
744 Sq Ft
Riverside
$1,380/month
745 Sq Ft
Tyner-Greenwood
$1,456/month
824 Sq Ft
Arts District
$1,471/month
712 Sq Ft
Chattanooga City Center
$1,441/month
702 Sq Ft
Westview-Mountain Shadows
$1,443/month
833 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Chattanooga, TN?

Because the average rent in Chattanooga is $1,256, you’ll want to make about $4,186 per month or $50,232 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Chattanooga, TN is 12.5% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Chattanooga is 22.3% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,095 - $1,780. You can expect to pay 2.8% less for groceries, 12.4% less for utilities, and 11.7% less for transportation.

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Chattanooga, TN

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How does Chattanooga, TN compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

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Apartment Averages

Riverview

Chattanooga, TN

North Chattanooga-Hill City-UTC

Chattanooga, TN

Studio
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$1,202/month
One Bedroom
-
$1,600/month
Two Bedroom
-
$1,933/month
Three Bedroom
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$1,329/month
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Ascent at Signal Mountain

Ascent at Signal Mountain

936 Mountain Creek Rd,
Chattanooga, TN 37405

$1,099 - $2,637

Studio - 3 Beds

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The Jewel Summit Pointe

4832 Ruby Red Dr,
Ooltewah, TN 37363

$1,299 - $2,124

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Riverview North

700 Mansion Cir,
Chattanooga, TN 37405

$1,197 - $2,708

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  • 22

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  • 77,431

    Units

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  • 58,687

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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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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