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Rental Market Trends in Chattanooga, TN

What is the average rent in Chattanooga, TN?

$1,265/month

Average Rent

738 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.5%

Increase in the Last Year

Chattanooga, TN Rental Market Overview

The average rent in Chattanooga, TN is $1,265 per month. This is 23% lower than the national average rent of $1,645/month, making renting in Chattanooga more affordable than most cities in the US.

  • Studio apartments in Chattanooga average $1,081 per month.
  • One-bedroom apartments in Chattanooga average $1,265 per month.
  • Two-bedroom apartments in Chattanooga average $1,479 per month.
  • Three-bedroom apartments in Chattanooga average $1,761 or more per month.

Data Updated: June, 2026

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,081/month
489 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,265/month
738 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,479/month
1,091 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,761/month
1,416 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,090/month
554 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,343/month
952 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,884/month
1,386 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,400/month
2,008 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$989/month
404 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,405/month
908 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,254/month
685 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,405/month
955 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,121/month
1,566 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Chattanooga, TN?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.5%, which averages out to $7 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated June 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Chattanooga, TN
Last Updated June 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Chattanooga, TN
Percentage*
Rent Range
2% Below $700/month
16% $700 - $1,000/month
58% $1,001 - $1,500/month
21% $1,501 - $2,000/month
3% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Chattanooga?

Based on current rent prices, Woodmore-Dalewood, Brainerd and Riverview are the most affordable neighborhoods in Chattanooga.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Woodmore-Dalewood
$901/month
605 Sq Ft
Brainerd
$945/month
625 Sq Ft
Riverview
$1,099/month
742 Sq Ft
Kings Point-Lake Vista
$1,137/month
715 Sq Ft
Ridgedale-Oak Grove-Clifton Hills
$1,152/month
683 Sq Ft
Bushtown-Highland Park
$1,162/month
614 Sq Ft
Marimont-Old Crab Tree
$1,238/month
743 Sq Ft
Hickory Valley-Hamilton Place
$1,264/month
764 Sq Ft
Riverside
$1,359/month
738 Sq Ft
Outer Red Bank
$1,368/month
810 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Chattanooga?

Based on current rent prices, North Chattanooga-Hill City-UTC, Amnicola-East Chattanooga and Bonny Oaks-Highway 58 are the most expensive neighborhoods in Chattanooga.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
North Chattanooga-Hill City-UTC
$1,843/month
749 Sq Ft
Amnicola-East Chattanooga
$1,789/month
792 Sq Ft
Bonny Oaks-Highway 58
$1,573/month
852 Sq Ft
Arts District
$1,533/month
710 Sq Ft
Pineville/Moccasin Bend
$1,529/month
768 Sq Ft
Lupton City-Norcross
$1,518/month
820 Sq Ft
Downtown Chattanooga
$1,505/month
703 Sq Ft
Lookout Mountain
$1,503/month
663 Sq Ft
South Chattanooga
$1,500/month
662 Sq Ft
North Shore
$1,500/month
768 Sq Ft

Which Chattanooga neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

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

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Downtown Chattanooga
$1,505/month
703 Sq Ft
Riverside
$1,359/month
738 Sq Ft
North Shore
$1,500/month
768 Sq Ft
Pineville/Moccasin Bend
$1,529/month
768 Sq Ft
Arts District
$1,533/month
710 Sq Ft
Hickory Valley-Hamilton Place
$1,264/month
764 Sq Ft
Southside
$1,427/month
685 Sq Ft
City Center
$1,460/month
682 Sq Ft
Tyner-Greenwood
$1,446/month
802 Sq Ft
Riverfront
$1,479/month
713 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 $1,265, you’ll want to make about $4,216 per month or $50,592 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 23.0% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,081 - $1,761. You can expect to pay 3.0% less for groceries, 11.4% less for utilities, and 11.0% less for transportation.

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Chattanooga, TN

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

Use the tool below to compare Chattanooga, TN to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.

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Apartment Averages

Woodmore-Dalewood

Chattanooga, TN

North Chattanooga-Hill City-UTC

Chattanooga, TN

Studio
$967/month
$1,224/month
One Bedroom
$955/month
$1,647/month
Two Bedroom
$1,102/month
$1,966/month
Three Bedroom
$1,399/month
$1,337/month
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$1,195 - $2,733

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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 June 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.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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