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Rental Market Trends in East Ridge, TN

What is the average rent in East Ridge, TN?

$955/month

Average Rent

712 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+1%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in East Ridge, TN is $955 per month. This is 42% lower than the national average rent of $1,641/month, making renting in East Ridge more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in East Ridge, you can expect to pay about $645 per month for a studio, $955 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,218 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,460 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$645/month
350 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$955/month
712 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,218/month
1,150 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,460/month
1,355 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$846/month
211 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,440/month
1,137 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,797/month
1,456 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$956/month
648 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,384/month
913 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,447/month
990 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in East Ridge, TN?

In the past year, rent has increased by 1%, which averages out to $11 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 April 2026
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2025 2026
Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in East Ridge, TN
Last Updated April 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in East Ridge, TN
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
50% $700 - $1,000/month
50% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

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

Because the average rent in East Ridge is $955, you’ll want to make about $3,183 per month or $38,196 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.

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East Ridge, TN

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Apartment communities in East Ridge we think you'll love

Veranda at the Ridge

Veranda at the Ridge

1408C Mana Ln,
Chattanooga, TN 37412

$979 - $1,899

1-4 Beds

Equinox at Midtown

Equinox at Midtown

312 McBrien Rd,
Chattanooga, TN 37411

$985 - $1,665

Studio - 3 Beds

Arden Landing Apartments

Arden Landing Apartments

1507 Hickory Valley Rd,
Chattanooga, TN 37421

$1,125 - $1,590

1-3 Beds

Sweetbay Apartments

Sweetbay Apartments

3623 Fountain Ave,
East Ridge, TN 37412

$995 - $1,999

1-4 Beds

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United States Tennessee East Ridge Rental Trends

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.

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