Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on February 22, 2026

Average rent in
Downtown Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN

Last updated on February 22, 2026

Last updated on February 22, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Downtown Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN is $1,460. This is -23%, or $440, lower than the national average.

$1.63

average price per square foot

Median rent

$1,460

increased by1%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

41

for rent on Zumper.com

As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Downtown Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN is $1,460. This is -23%, or $440, lower than the national average.

$1.63

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

1%
55%
32%
10%
2%
$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

84%
16%
Renter-occupied
Owner-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
Downtown Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Downtown Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN have decreased by 5% 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
Downtown Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN

The monthly rent for an apartment in Downtown Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN is $1,323. A 1-bedroom apartment in Downtown Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN costs about $1,300 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $1,789. Houses for rent in Downtown Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $2,500.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,320

3%

2%

2 bedroom

$1,789

2%

14%

3 bedroom

$1,400

1%

36%

4 bedroom

$3,200

6%

18%

Studio

$1,189

9%

25%

Studio

Average rent

$1,189

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

25%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,320

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,789

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

14%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

36%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

18%

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.

Compare rent prices in Downtown Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN to other neighborhoods

Median rent prices in Downtown Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Brainerd, Chattanooga, TN.

Downtown Chattanooga

Median rent price$1,460
decreased by23%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,250
decreased by34%

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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1921 Emerson Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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1921 Emerson Dr, Chattanooga, TN 37408

1 bed

1 bath

$900

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5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

The Grandview Hotel

745 E Main St, Chattanooga, TN 37408

Studio–2 beds

1 bath

$950–$1,475

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4d ago

8.8

Very good

Foundry Flats

491 W 26th St, Chattanooga, TN 37408

1 bed

1 bath

$995–$1,195

Apartment for rent

The Hardwick - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.4

Excellent

The Hardwick

600 Georgia Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37402

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$999–$1,795

Apartment for rent

Burnside - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

9.4

Excellent

Burnside

2100 Rossville Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37408

1–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,125–$1,825

Apartment for rent

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1d ago

8.6

Very good

WILLIAMS STREET APARTMENTS

1603 Williams St, Chattanooga, TN 37408

2 beds

1 bath

$1,300

Apartment for rent

515 E Main St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Downtown Chattanooga house for rent in Chattanooga

SINGLE_FAMILY - Chattanooga, TN

515 E Main St, Chattanooga, TN 37408

2 beds

2 baths

$1,400

House for rent

28 W 19th St #103 - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

5d+ ago

Downtown Chattanooga apartment for rent in Chattanooga

28 W 19th Street

28 W 19th St #103, Chattanooga, TN 37408

2 beds

2 baths

$1,500

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 1