Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on December 15, 2025

Average rent in
Chattanooga, TN

Last updated on December 15, 2025

Last updated on December 15, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Chattanooga, TN is $1,450. This is -24%, or $450, lower than the national average.

$1.23

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,450

decreased by3%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

574

for rent on Zumper.com

As of December 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Chattanooga, TN is $1,450. This is -24%, or $450, lower than the national average.

$1.23

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

2%
52%
30%
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 3% 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 $1,250. A 1-bedroom apartment in Chattanooga, TN costs about $1,198 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,250. Houses for rent in Chattanooga, TN are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,850.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,152

1%

6%

2 bedroom

$1,300

2%

6%

3 bedroom

$1,845

No Change

1%

4 bedroom

$2,300

1%

1%

Studio

$1,187

No Change

10%

Studio

Average rent

$1,187

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,152

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,845

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

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$1,450
decreased by24%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,300
decreased by32%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Chattanooga, TN is 12% higher 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

Apartments for rent in Athens

Discover rentals in Chattanooga, TN

The Reserve at Mountain Pass - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

The Reserve at Mountain Pass

4905 Central Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37410

2–3 beds

2 baths

$507–$1,716

Apartment for rent

The Reserve at Mountain Pass - Photo 1 of 1
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3d ago

9.9

Excellent

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The Reserve at Mountain Pass

4905 Central Avenue, Chattanooga, TN 37410

2–3 beds

2 baths

$556–$1,890

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Cummings Place Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5h ago

8.9

Very good

Cummings Place Apartments

22 Starview Ln, Chattanooga, TN 37419

2–3 beds

1–2 baths

$593–$5,930

Apartment for rent

Available Jan 8

4402 Fagan St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.7

Very good

4402 Fagan St

4402 Fagan Street, Chattanooga, TN 37410

2 beds

1 bath

$749

Apartment for rent

The Edge – Furnished 3BR Student Apartments by UTC | WiFi + Washer/Dryer | $709+ - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.2

Very good

2–3 beds

1–2 baths

$779–$879

Apartment for rent

1308-1314 Citico Ave - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.8

Very good

1308-1314 Citico Ave

1308 Citico Avenue, Chattanooga, TN 37404

2 beds

1 bath

$800–$850

Apartment for rent

1512 Wilson Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.9

Very good

1512 Wilson Street

1512 Wilson Street, Chattanooga, TN 37406

2 beds

1 bath

$800

Apartment for rent

Highlands Apts - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.5

Very good

Highlands Apts

2001 South Lyerly Street, Chattanooga, TN 37404

1–3 beds

1–2 baths

$830–$1,385

Apartment for rent