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Last updated on September 14, 2026
Average rent in
Chattanooga, TN
Average rent in
Last updated on September 14, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Chattanooga rent stands today
Chattanooga, TN rent slipped 1.4% year over year to a current median of $1,446/month. Renters are paying $43 less per month than last year. Month-over-month rent declined 0.8%.
Compared to national trends
Chattanooga is 23.9% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a more accessible market for renters seeking value. The city has 573 total rentals available.
Price ranges
Studio rents in Chattanooga run around $1,187/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,150/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,300/month, 3-bedrooms at $1,895/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $2,450/month. This range reflects the variety of bedroom sizes available to renters.
Median rent
Median rent in Chattanooga
$1,445/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Chattanooga is $1,445 per month as of September 2026. This is 24% below the national average rent, or $454 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Chattanooga
573
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Chattanooga rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Chattanooga, TN
Average rent prices in Chattanooga have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Chattanooga, TN
Rent prices in Chattanooga vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Chattanooga is $1,250, whereas a house costs $1,845. 1-bedroom apartments in Chattanooga run $1,185 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,250.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,187 | 9% |  4% | |
1 bedroom | $1,150 | 1% | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $1,299 | 1% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $1,895 | 2% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $2,450 | 2% | 4% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Bushtown Highland Park | $1,295 | |
Collegedale | $1,999 | |
Downtown Chattanooga | $1,399 | |
Friends Of Mountain Creek | $1,350 | |
Hickory Valley Hamilton Place | $1,766 | |
North Chattanooga Hill City Utc | $1,495 | |
Piney Woods | $1,211 | |
Ridgedale Oak Grove Clifton Hills | $1,437 | |
Tyner Greenwood | $1,379 | |
Woodmore Dalewood | $1,450 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,250 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,366 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,845 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $950 | 7% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,187
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
4%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,150
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,299
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,895
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,450
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
Downtown Chattanooga
Average rent
$1,399
North Chattanooga Hill City Utc
Average rent
$1,495
Ridgedale Oak Grove Clifton Hills
Average rent
$1,437
Bushtown Highland Park
Average rent
$1,295
Woodmore Dalewood
Average rent
$1,450
Hickory Valley Hamilton Place
Average rent
$1,766
Collegedale
Average rent
$1,999
Piney Woods
Average rent
$1,211
Friends Of Mountain Creek
Average rent
$1,350
Tyner Greenwood
Average rent
$1,379
Apartments
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,366
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$1,845
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$950
Last 30 days
7%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Chattanooga, TN, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Chattanooga, TN compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Chattanooga and Chickamauga by all bedroom counts and property types.
Chattanooga
24%lower than the national median
30%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Chattanooga, TN is 9% higher than the median rent in Chickamauga, GA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
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13%$2,425
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2%$1,302
2%$1,500
92%$1,604
12%$1,195
6%$1,395
60%$1,695
3%$1,418
9%Cost of living in Chattanooga, TN
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 8% lower |
| Groceries | 3% lower |
| Health | 13% lower |
| Housing | 23% lower |
| Transportation | 11% lower |
| Utilities | 11% lower |
Discover rentals in Chattanooga, TN
3d ago
4905 Central Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37410
2–3 beds
2 baths
$507–$1,716
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Chattanooga
3603 Dorris St, Chattanooga, TN 37410
2 beds
1 bath
$775
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 5
3d ago
4113 Dorris St, Chattanooga, TN 37410
2 beds
1 bath
$799
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Collegedale house for rent in Chattanooga
8330 Wild Fig Ln #NA, Chattanooga, TN 37363
4 beds
2.5 baths
$2,200
$800
Price drop
House for rent
Available Aug 20
5d+ ago
144 - 240 South Crest Road, Chattanooga, TN 37404
Studio
1 bath
$7,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Chattanooga
503 Winston Lot 11 Road, Chattanooga, TN 37405
5 beds
4.5 baths
$12,000
$7,500
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
North Chattanooga - Hill City - UTC house for rent in Chattanooga
1 Fairhills Dr, Chattanooga, TN 37405
5 beds
4 baths
$5,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Westview - Mountain Shadows house for rent in Chattanooga
2419 Jenkins Rd #NA, Chattanooga, TN 37421
4 beds
3 baths
$4,500
House for rent
Available Oct 26
3d ago
Verified
621 Memorial Dr, Chattanooga, TN 37415
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$999–$1,466
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
1521 Hickory Valley Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37421
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$825–$1,601
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
721 Broad St, Chattanooga, TN 37402
Studio–2 beds
0–2 baths
$1,244–$1,876
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
621 Memorial Dr, Chattanooga, TN 37415
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$999–$1,466
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
1521 Hickory Valley Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37421
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$825–$1,601
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Verified
621 Memorial Dr, Chattanooga, TN 37415
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$999–$1,466
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
1521 Hickory Valley Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37421
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$825–$1,601
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3301 Pinewood Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37411
2 beds
1 bath
$899–$941
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 19
1d ago
Verified
721 Broad St, Chattanooga, TN 37402
Studio–2 beds
0–2 baths
$1,244–$1,876
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Chattanooga, TN
Quick answers to common questions about the Chattanooga rental market.
How much is rent in Chattanooga?
The average rent in Chattanooga is $1,445 per month as of September 12, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Chattanooga?
Average rent prices in Chattanooga have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.
How does Chattanooga rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Chattanooga is 24% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $454 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Chattanooga?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Chattanooga are Piney Woods ($1,211/mo), Bushtown Highland Park ($1,295/mo), and Friends Of Mountain Creek ($1,350/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Chattanooga?
To comfortably afford rent in Chattanooga, you'd need to earn approximately $58,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Chattanooga?
December is the best time to apartment hunt in Chattanooga, with rents running about 4.5% lower than March, which sees the highest prices and most competition from other renters.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).