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Last updated on June 14, 2026
Average rent in
Chattanooga, TN
Average rent in
Last updated on June 14, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Chattanooga, TN rent slipped 4.3% year over year, with a current median of $1,431/month. Renters today are paying $57 less per month on average than last year, though rent ticked up 2.1% month to month in June 2026.
Compared to national trends
Chattanooga sits 26.6% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, positioning it as a more accessible market for renters seeking value in a mid-tier metro with 552 total rentals.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Chattanooga rent for $1,105/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,150/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,350/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,895/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,500/month. These figures show the range renters can expect by bedroom count.
Neighborhood spotlight
The St Elmo neighborhood saw rents fall 40.1% year over year to $1,316/month. This decline contrasts with the citywide rent slip of 4.3%, showing localized softness in this area of Chattanooga, TN.
Median rent
Median rent in Chattanooga
$1,431/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Chattanooga is $1,431 per month as of June 2026. This is 27% below the national average rent, or $519 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Chattanooga
552
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Chattanooga rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Chattanooga, TN
Average rent prices in Chattanooga have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 4% 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 $1,249, whereas a house costs $1,875. 1-bedroom apartments in Chattanooga run $1,175 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,293.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,105 |  2% | 23% | |
1 bedroom | $1,150 | 1% | 1% | |
2 bedroom | $1,350 | 1% | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $1,895 | No Change | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $2,500 | 2% | 2% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Brainerd | $1,100 | |
Bushtown Highland Park | $1,299 | |
Collegedale | $1,899 | |
Downtown Chattanooga | $1,394 | |
Friends Of Mountain Creek | $1,292 | |
Hickory Valley Hamilton Place | $1,674 | |
North Chattanooga Hill City Utc | $1,435 | |
Piney Woods | $1,249 | |
Ridgedale Oak Grove Clifton Hills | $1,500 | |
Woodmore Dalewood | $1,395 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,249 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,300 | 2% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,875 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,024 | 14% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,105
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
23%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,150
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,895
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
2%
Downtown Chattanooga
Average rent
$1,394
North Chattanooga Hill City Utc
Average rent
$1,435
Bushtown Highland Park
Average rent
$1,299
Ridgedale Oak Grove Clifton Hills
Average rent
$1,500
Hickory Valley Hamilton Place
Average rent
$1,674
Collegedale
Average rent
$1,899
Piney Woods
Average rent
$1,249
Friends Of Mountain Creek
Average rent
$1,292
Woodmore Dalewood
Average rent
$1,395
Brainerd
Average rent
$1,100
Apartments
Average rent
$1,249
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$1,875
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,024
Last 30 days
14%
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
27%lower than the national median
28%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Chattanooga, TN is 2% higher than the median rent in Chickamauga, GA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,401
13%$2,375
6%$1,300
3%$1,225
1%$1,297
2%$1,875
3%$1,699
81%$1,667
1%$1,250
4%$1,295
18%$1,769
25%$1,350
35%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
2d ago
4905 Central Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37410
2–3 beds
2 baths
$507–$1,716
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4905 Central Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37410
2–3 beds
2 baths
$556–$637
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Piney Woods apartment for rent in Chattanooga
4020 Kirkland Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37410
2 beds
1 bath
$775
$725
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 13
2d ago
4407 Fagan St, Chattanooga, TN 37410
2 beds
1 bath
$749
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
North Chattanooga - Hill City - UTC house for rent in Chattanooga
1103 Centennial Dr, Chattanooga, TN 37405
5 beds
5 baths
$14,000
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 Jun 2
5d+ ago
North Chattanooga - Hill City - UTC townhouse for rent in Chattanooga
756 Bespoke Way, Chattanooga, TN 37403
3 beds
3 baths
$4,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Tyner - Greenwood house for rent in Chattanooga
2890 Fernleaf Ln, Chattanooga, TN 37421
4 beds
3 baths
$3,900
House for rent
1d ago
Verified
300 W Midvale Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37405
1–3 beds
1 bath
$950–$1,648
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
621 Memorial Dr, Chattanooga, TN 37415
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$979–$1,405
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
3301 Pinewood Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37411
2 beds
1 bath
$1,089–$1,142
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
621 Memorial Dr, Chattanooga, TN 37415
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$979–$1,405
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
1521 Hickory Valley Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37421
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$825–$1,596
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
4905 Central Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37410
2–3 beds
2 baths
$556–$637
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
300 W Midvale Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37405
1–3 beds
1 bath
$950–$1,648
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
1521 Hickory Valley Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37421
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$825–$1,596
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
621 Memorial Dr, Chattanooga, TN 37415
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$979–$1,405
Price drop
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 $1,431 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Chattanooga?
Average rent prices in Chattanooga have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 4% since last year.
How does Chattanooga rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Chattanooga is 27% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $519 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Chattanooga?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Chattanooga are Brainerd ($1,100/mo), Piney Woods ($1,249/mo), and Friends Of Mountain Creek ($1,292/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Chattanooga?
To comfortably afford rent in Chattanooga, you'd need to earn approximately $57,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Chattanooga?
Chattanooga's 2025 rental market shows 1-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,200 per month, while 2-bedroom units average around $1,400 monthly. Both bedroom types experienced declines from the previous year, with 1-bedrooms down 3.3% and 2-bedrooms falling 4.1%.
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).