Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on April 30, 2026

Average rent in
Chattanooga, TN

Last updated on April 30, 2026

Last updated on April 30, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Chattanooga, TN is $1,429. This is -27%, or $520, lower than the national average.

$1.27

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,429

decreased by5%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

543

for rent on Zumper.com

As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Chattanooga, TN is $1,429. This is -27%, or $520, lower than the national average.

$1.27

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

2%
53%
31%
12%
3%
$0-$750$0 - $750
$751-$1,500$751 - $1,500
$1,501-$2,250$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251-$3,000$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+$3,001+

Households

53%
47%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Chattanooga, TN

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Chattanooga, TN have remained the same in the last month and have decreased by 5% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Chattanooga, TN

The monthly rent for an apartment in Chattanooga, TN is $1,245. A 1-bedroom apartment in Chattanooga, TN costs about $1,175 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,295. Houses for rent in Chattanooga, TN are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,850.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,147

1%

4%

2 bedroom

$1,342

1%

4%

3 bedroom

$1,897

1%

2%

4 bedroom

$2,495

3%

6%

Studio

$1,095

No Change

23%

Studio

Average rent

$1,095

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

23%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,147

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,342

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,897

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,495

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

6%

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.

Compare rent prices in Chattanooga, TN to other cities

Median rent prices in Chattanooga, TN for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Chickamauga, GA.

Chattanooga

Median rent price$1,429
decreased by27%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,497
decreased by23%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Chattanooga, TN is 5% lower than the median rent in Chickamauga, GA.

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Cost of living in
Chattanooga, TN

The overall cost of living in Chattanooga, TN is 11% lower than the national average. Explore the cost of essential expenses, then use our rent calculator to help set your budget.

Expenses

accrued by most renters

Average cost

compared to national average

Goods & Services

9% lower

Groceries

3% lower

Health

13% lower

Housing

17% lower

Transportation

12% lower

Utilities

14% lower

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5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

The Reserve at Mountain Pass

4905 Central Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37410

2–3 beds

2 baths

$507–$1,716

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The Reserve at Mountain Pass

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2–3 beds

2 baths

$556–$1,890

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8.8

Very good

Alton Place Apartments

335 Croll Ct, Chattanooga, TN 37410

2–3 beds

1–2 baths

$796–$1,082

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4020 Kirkland Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37410

2 beds

1 bath

$799

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 13

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16h ago

8.8

Very good

404 Homes

404 Tunnel Blvd, Chattanooga, TN 37411

1–3 beds

1 bath

$800–$1,474

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