Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 6, 2026
Average rent in
Downtown Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN
Average rent in
Last updated on October 6, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Downtown Chattanooga
$1,401/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Downtown Chattanooga is $1,401 per month as of October 2026. This is 26% below the national average rent, or $499 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Downtown Chattanooga
46
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 1% 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 $1,322, whereas a house costs $2,150. 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Chattanooga run $1,365 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,819.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,187 | 6% | 21% | |
1 bedroom | $1,390 | No Change |  2% | |
2 bedroom | $1,835 | 1% | 2% | |
3 bedroom | $2,475 | 1% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $2,475 | 14% | 8% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Brainerd | $1,200 | |
Bushtown Highland Park | $1,292 | |
East Ridge | $1,387 | |
Lupton City Norcross | $1,500 | |
North Chattanooga Hill City Utc | $1,525 | |
Ridgedale Oak Grove Clifton Hills | $1,365 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,322 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $750 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $2,150 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,187
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
21%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,390
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,835
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
2%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,475
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,475
Last 30 days
14%
Last year
8%
Brainerd
Average rent
$1,200
Bushtown Highland Park
Average rent
$1,292
Lupton City Norcross
Average rent
$1,500
North Chattanooga Hill City Utc
Average rent
$1,525
Ridgedale Oak Grove Clifton Hills
Average rent
$1,365
East Ridge
Average rent
$1,387
Apartments
Average rent
$1,322
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$750
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$2,150
Last 30 days
1%
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
26%lower than the national median
37%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN is 17% higher than the median rent in Brainerd, Chattanooga, TN.
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3d ago
2618 Carr St, Chattanooga, TN 37408
2 beds
1 bath
$995
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1603 Williams St, Chattanooga, TN 37408
2 beds
1 bath
$1,150
Apartment for rent
4d ago
1606 Williams St, Chattanooga, TN 37408
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,190–$1,590
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Downtown Chattanooga townhouse for rent in Chattanooga
782 E Martin Luther King Blvd #912, Chattanooga, TN 37403
2 beds
2 baths
$1,600
House for rent
Available Oct 1
4d ago
Verified
1362 Passenger St, Chattanooga, TN 37408
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,876–$2,525
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Chattanooga townhouse for rent in Chattanooga
1 bed
1 bath
$2,150
House for rent
Available May 31
1h ago
Verified
721 Broad St, Chattanooga, TN 37402
Studio–2 beds
0–2 baths
$1,244–$1,876
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Chattanooga apartment for rent in Chattanooga
1 bed
1 bath
$2,100
Apartment for rent
Available Oct 19
1h ago
Verified
721 Broad St, Chattanooga, TN 37402
Studio–2 beds
0–2 baths
$1,244–$1,876
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
726 Fulton St, Chattanooga, TN 37402
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,215–$1,959
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
721 Broad St, Chattanooga, TN 37402
Studio–2 beds
0–2 baths
$1,244–$1,876
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
726 Fulton St, Chattanooga, TN 37402
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,215–$1,959
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
721 Broad St, Chattanooga, TN 37402
Studio–2 beds
0–2 baths
$1,244–$1,876
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Verified
726 Fulton St, Chattanooga, TN 37402
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,215–$1,959
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
1362 Passenger St, Chattanooga, TN 37408
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,876–$2,525
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 $1,401 per month as of October 3, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Downtown Chattanooga?
Average rent prices in Downtown Chattanooga have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 1% since last year.
How does Downtown Chattanooga rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Downtown Chattanooga is 26% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $499 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 $56,000/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).