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Last updated on July 30, 2026
Average rent in
Chattanooga, TN
Average rent in
Last updated on July 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Chattanooga rent stands today
Chattanooga, TN rent slipped 3.0% year over year, with a current median of $1,450/month. Renters today are paying $32 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.
Compared to national trends
Chattanooga sits 24.9% more affordable than the $1,930/month national median, offering a more accessible rental market with 549 total rentals available.
Price ranges
Studios in Chattanooga rent for $1,134/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,150/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,328/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,950/month and 4+ bedrooms reaching $2,500/month. Houses rent for a median of $1,899/month, while apartments are lower at $1,250/month, reflecting the city's inventory split between houses and apartments.
Neighborhood spotlight
In Chattanooga, TN, Lupton City Norcross rents rose 37.5% year over year to $1,925/month, contrasting with the citywide decline of 3.0%. This increase shows localized demand despite broader market cooling.
Median rent
Median rent in Chattanooga
$1,450/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Chattanooga is $1,450 per month as of July 2026. This is 25% below the national average rent, or $480 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Chattanooga
549
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Chattanooga rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Chattanooga, TN
Average rent prices in Chattanooga have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 $1,899. 1-bedroom apartments in Chattanooga run $1,150 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,295.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,134 |  7% | 13% | |
1 bedroom | $1,150 | 1% | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $1,327 | No Change | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $1,950 | 4% | 2% | |
4 bedroom | $2,500 | 2% | 4% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Brainerd | $1,095 | |
Bushtown Highland Park | $1,325 | |
Collegedale | $1,742 | |
Downtown Chattanooga | $1,441 | |
Friends Of Mountain Creek | $1,389 | |
Hickory Valley Hamilton Place | $1,700 | |
North Chattanooga Hill City Utc | $1,450 | |
Piney Woods | $1,061 | |
Ridgedale Oak Grove Clifton Hills | $1,595 | |
Woodmore Dalewood | $1,250 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,250 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $1,400 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,899 | 3% | No Change | |
Rooms | $912 | 2% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$1,134
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
13%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,150
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,327
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,950
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
2%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
Downtown Chattanooga
Average rent
$1,441
Ridgedale Oak Grove Clifton Hills
Average rent
$1,595
North Chattanooga Hill City Utc
Average rent
$1,450
Hickory Valley Hamilton Place
Average rent
$1,700
Bushtown Highland Park
Average rent
$1,325
Woodmore Dalewood
Average rent
$1,250
Piney Woods
Average rent
$1,061
Collegedale
Average rent
$1,742
Brainerd
Average rent
$1,095
Friends Of Mountain Creek
Average rent
$1,389
Apartments
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$1,899
Last 30 days
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$912
Last 30 days
2%
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
25%lower than the national median
24%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Chattanooga, TN is 2% lower than the median rent in Chickamauga, GA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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3%$1,100
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1%$1,422
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7%$1,499
14%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
5d+ ago
4905 Central Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37410
2–3 beds
2 baths
$507–$1,716
Apartment for rent
1d ago
North Chattanooga - Hill City - UTC condo for rent in Chattanooga
823 Mccallie Ave #9A, Chattanooga, TN 37403
1 bed
1 bath
$650
Condo for rent
1d ago
North Chattanooga - Hill City - UTC condo for rent in Chattanooga
823 Mccallie Ave #9B, Chattanooga, TN 37403
1 bed
1 bath
$650
Condo for rent
2d ago
North Chattanooga - Hill City - UTC condo for rent in Chattanooga
823 Mccallie Ave #6A, Chattanooga, TN 37403
1 bed
1 bath
$650
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Chattanooga
1103 1103 Centennial Lot 8 Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37405
5 beds
5 baths
$14,000
House for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Chattanooga
503 Winston Lot 11 Road, Chattanooga, TN 37405
5 beds
4.5 baths
$8,000
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
1d ago
Downtown Chattanooga condo for rent in Chattanooga
55 E Main St #304, Chattanooga, TN 37408
3 beds
2 baths
$4,500
Condo for rent
9h ago
Verified
1521 Hickory Valley Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37421
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$825–$1,596
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
621 Memorial Dr, Chattanooga, TN 37415
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$999–$1,466
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
721 Broad St, Chattanooga, TN 37402
Studio–2 beds
0–2 baths
$1,153–$2,061
Apartment for rent
32m ago
Verified
4827 Jersey Pike, Chattanooga, TN 37416
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,055–$1,440
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
1521 Hickory Valley Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37421
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$825–$1,596
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
621 Memorial Dr, Chattanooga, TN 37415
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$999–$1,466
Apartment for rent
32m ago
Verified
4827 Jersey Pike, Chattanooga, TN 37416
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,055–$1,440
Apartment for rent
9h ago
Verified
1521 Hickory Valley Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37421
Studio–3 beds
1–2 baths
$825–$1,596
Apartment for rent
18h ago
Verified
621 Memorial Dr, Chattanooga, TN 37415
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$999–$1,466
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
721 Broad St, Chattanooga, TN 37402
Studio–2 beds
0–2 baths
$1,153–$2,061
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 $1,450 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Chattanooga?
Average rent prices in Chattanooga have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.
How does Chattanooga rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Chattanooga is 25% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $480 less per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Chattanooga?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Chattanooga are Piney Woods ($1,061/mo), Brainerd ($1,095/mo), and Woodmore Dalewood ($1,250/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?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Chattanooga average around $1,200/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,350/month.
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).