Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 23, 2026
Average rent in
Downtown Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN
Average rent in
Last updated on May 23, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Downtown Chattanooga
$1,359/mo
5%vs previous year
The average rent in Downtown Chattanooga is $1,359 per month as of May 2026. This is 30% below the national average rent, or $590 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Downtown Chattanooga
42
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Downtown Chattanooga rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Downtown Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN
Average rent prices in Downtown Chattanooga have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 5% 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
Downtown Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN
Rent prices in Downtown Chattanooga vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Downtown Chattanooga is $1,299, whereas a house costs $2,150. 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Chattanooga run $1,304 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,839.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,134 | 5% | 29% | |
1 bedroom | $1,313 | 2% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $1,837 |  1% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $1,890 | 2% | 26% | |
4 bedroom | $2,699 | 14% | 16% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Brainerd | $1,200 | |
Bushtown Highland Park | $1,375 | |
East Ridge | $1,195 | |
Lupton City Norcross | $1,295 | |
North Chattanooga Hill City Utc | $1,445 | |
Ridgedale Oak Grove Clifton Hills | $1,424 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,299 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,447 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,150 | 8% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,134
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
29%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,313
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,837
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,890
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
26%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,699
Last 30 days
14%
Last year
16%
Brainerd
Average rent
$1,200
Bushtown Highland Park
Average rent
$1,375
Lupton City Norcross
Average rent
$1,295
North Chattanooga Hill City Utc
Average rent
$1,445
Ridgedale Oak Grove Clifton Hills
Average rent
$1,424
East Ridge
Average rent
$1,195
Apartments
Average rent
$1,299
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,447
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$2,150
Last 30 days
8%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Downtown Chattanooga, 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 Downtown Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Downtown Chattanooga and Brainerd by all bedroom counts and property types.
Downtown Chattanooga
30%lower than the national median
38%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN is 13% higher than the median rent in Brainerd, Chattanooga, TN.
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5d+ ago
Downtown Chattanooga apartment for rent in Chattanooga
1921 Emerson Dr, Chattanooga, TN 37408
1 bed
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2618 Carr St, Chattanooga, TN 37408
2 beds
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
1d ago
600 Georgia Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37402
1–3 beds
1 bath
$999–$1,675
Apartment for rent
1d ago
1603 Williams St, Chattanooga, TN 37408
2 beds
1 bath
$1,150
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Chattanooga townhouse for rent in Chattanooga
2 beds
2.5 baths
$2,675
House for rent
Available May 31
5d+ ago
Downtown Chattanooga townhouse for rent in Chattanooga
1 bed
1 bath
$2,150
House for rent
Available May 31
5h ago
Verified
721 Broad St, Chattanooga, TN 37402
Studio–2 beds
0–2 baths
$1,004–$2,061
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Chattanooga condo for rent in Chattanooga
1301 Market St, Chattanooga, TN 37402
1 bed
1 bath
$1,997
Condo for rent
5h ago
Verified
721 Broad St, Chattanooga, TN 37402
Studio–2 beds
0–2 baths
$1,004–$2,061
Apartment for rent
24m ago
Verified
726 Fulton St, Chattanooga, TN 37402
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,299–$1,949
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
721 Broad St, Chattanooga, TN 37402
Studio–2 beds
0–2 baths
$1,004–$2,061
Apartment for rent
24m ago
Verified
726 Fulton St, Chattanooga, TN 37402
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,299–$1,949
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
721 Broad St, Chattanooga, TN 37402
Studio–2 beds
0–2 baths
$1,004–$2,061
Apartment for rent
24m ago
Verified
726 Fulton St, Chattanooga, TN 37402
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,299–$1,949
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Downtown Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN
Quick answers to common questions about the Downtown Chattanooga rental market.
How much is rent in Downtown Chattanooga?
The average rent in Downtown Chattanooga is $1,359 per month as of May 16, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Downtown Chattanooga?
Average rent prices in Downtown Chattanooga have decreased by 1% over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.
How does Downtown Chattanooga rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Downtown Chattanooga is 30% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $590 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Downtown Chattanooga?
To comfortably afford rent in Downtown Chattanooga, you'd need to earn approximately $54,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
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).