Last updated on July 7, 2026

Average rent in
Downtown Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN

Median rent

Median rent in Downtown Chattanooga

$1,399/mo

decreased by3%

vs previous year

The average rent in Downtown Chattanooga is $1,399 per month as of July 2026. This is 28% below the national average rent, or $551 less per month.

$1.78

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Downtown Chattanooga

40

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Downtown Chattanooga rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

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 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 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 $1,313, whereas a house costs $2,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Downtown Chattanooga run $1,319 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,859.

Listings

Studio

$1,150

2%

26%

1 bedroom

$1,322

3%

2%

2 bedroom

$1,864

1%

2%

3 bedroom

$1,995

7%

29%

4 bedroom

$2,690

14%

11%

Studio

Average rent

$1,150

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

26%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,322

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,864

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,995

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

29%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,690

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

11%

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

Median rent price$1,399
decreased by28%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,095
decreased by44%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Downtown Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN is 28% higher than the median rent in Brainerd, Chattanooga, TN.

Discover rentals in Downtown Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN

2618 Carr St. - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

7.3

Very good

2618 Carr St.

2618 Carr St, Chattanooga, TN 37408

2 beds

1 bath

$995

Apartment for rent

2605 Carr St #B - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Downtown Chattanooga condo for rent in Chattanooga

2 beds

1 bath

$1,500

Condo for rent

Available Jul 1

1711 Read Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Chattanooga apartment for rent in Chattanooga

1711 Read Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37408

3 beds

1.5 baths

$1,700

Apartment for rent

1704 Read Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Chattanooga apartment for rent in Chattanooga

1704 Read Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37408

3 beds

1.5 baths

$1,750

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 $1,399 per month as of July 4, 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 3% since last year.

How does Downtown Chattanooga rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Downtown Chattanooga is 28% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $551 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).

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