The Hudson
6168 Foxboro Dr,
Chattanooga, TN 37421
$1,624 - $2,567 Total Monthly Price
1-3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Chattanooga, TN
What is the average rent in Chattanooga, TN?
$1,266/month
Average Rent
737 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+0.4%
Increase in the Last Year
As of May 2026, the average rent in Chattanooga, TN is $1,266 per month. This is 23% lower than the national average rent of $1,642/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 $1,070 per month for a studio, $1,266 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,459 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,770 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Chattanooga, TN?
In the past year, rent has increased by 0.4%, which averages out to $6 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 May 2026
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Rent Ranges in Chattanooga, TN
Last Updated May 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
2%
Below $700/month
16%
$700 - $1,000/month
58%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
20%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
3%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Chattanooga?
Based on current rent prices, Brainerd, Ridgedale-Oak Grove-Clifton Hills and Kings Point-Lake Vista are the most affordable neighborhoods in Chattanooga.
Neighborhood
Average Rent
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Chattanooga?
Based on current rent prices, Amnicola-East Chattanooga, North Chattanooga-Hill City-UTC and Bonny Oaks-Highway 58 are the most expensive neighborhoods in Chattanooga.
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Which Chattanooga neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Chattanooga with the most apartments available are Downtown Chattanooga, North Shore and Riverside .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Chattanooga, TN?
Because the average rent in Chattanooga is $1,266, you’ll want to make about $4,220 per month or $50,640 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 $1,070 - $1,770. You can expect to pay 3.0% less for groceries, 11.4% less for utilities, and 11.0% less for transportation.
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.
Studio
$1,082/month
$1,484/month
One Bedroom
$949/month
$1,740/month
Two Bedroom
$1,268/month
$2,047/month
Three Bedroom
$1,783/month
$1,644/month
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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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.