Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on January 29, 2026

Average rent in
Chattanooga, TN

Last updated on January 29, 2026

Last updated on January 29, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Chattanooga, TN is $1,499. This is -21%, or $401, lower than the national average.

$1.26

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,499

increased by1%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

593

for rent on Zumper.com

As of January 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Chattanooga, TN is $1,499. This is -21%, or $401, lower than the national average.

$1.26

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

2%
50%
35%
11%
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 increased by 2% in the last month and have increased by 1% 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 $1,261. A 1-bedroom apartment in Chattanooga, TN costs about $1,199 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,299. Houses for rent in Chattanooga, TN are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $1,895.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,187

1%

No Change

2 bedroom

$1,360

1%

2%

3 bedroom

$1,895

1%

4%

4 bedroom

$2,425

2%

1%

Studio

$1,159

10%

5%

Studio

Average rent

$1,159

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,187

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,360

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,895

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,425

Last 30 days

2%

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$1,499
decreased by21%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,260
decreased by34%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Chattanooga, TN is 19% 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

3h ago

8

Very good

The Reserve at Mountain Pass

4905 Central Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37410

2–3 beds

2 baths

$507–$1,716

Apartment for rent

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22h ago

9.6

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The Reserve at Mountain Pass

4905 Central Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37410

2–3 beds

2 baths

$556–$1,890

Apartment for rent

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Cummings Place Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.9

Very good

Cummings Place Apartments

22 Starview Ln, Chattanooga, TN 37419

2–3 beds

1–2 baths

$561–$1,091

Apartment for rent

Available Jan 8

1196 Hendricks St #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Bushtown - Highland Park apartment for rent in Chattanooga

1196 Hendricks Street - A

1196 Hendricks St #A, Chattanooga, TN 37406

2 beds

1 bath

$700

Apartment for rent

Available Jan 15

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

1d ago

8.2

Very good

2–3 beds

1–2 baths

$779–$879

Apartment for rent

Alton Place Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.8

Very good

Alton Place Apartments

335 Croll Ct, Chattanooga, TN 37410

2–3 beds

1–2 baths

$796–$1,082

Apartment for rent

Available Nov 5

404 Homes - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.8

Very good

404 Homes

404 Tunnel Blvd, Chattanooga, TN 37411

1–3 beds

1 bath

$800–$1,474

Apartment for rent

1918 Ivy St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Bushtown - Highland Park apartment for rent in Chattanooga

Your Humble Abode

1918 Ivy St, Chattanooga, TN 37404

2 beds

1 bath

$825

Apartment for rent

Available Nov 12