Last updated on July 21, 2026

Average rent in
East Ridge, TN

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where East Ridge rent stands today

    East Ridge, TN rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,295/month. Renters are paying roughly the same as last year, with no month-over-month change in rents as of July 2026.

  • East Ridge sits 33.4% more affordable than the $1,945/month national median, making it a more accessible market for renters seeking value in Tennessee.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in East Ridge rent for about $1,480/month, 1-bedrooms around $955/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,197/month, 3-bedrooms at $1,650/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $2,195/month. This range reflects the variety of unit sizes available to renters.

Median rent

Median rent in East Ridge

$1,295/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in East Ridge is $1,295 per month as of July 2026. This is 33% below the national average rent, or $650 less per month.

$1.19

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in East Ridge

61

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of East Ridge rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in East Ridge, TN

Average rent prices in East Ridge have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same 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 East Ridge, TN

Rent prices in East Ridge vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in East Ridge is $1,190, whereas a house costs $1,500. 1-bedroom apartments in East Ridge run $955 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,195.

Listings

Studio

$1,480

No Change

66%

1 bedroom

$955

8%

No Change

2 bedroom

$1,197

No Change

2%

3 bedroom

$1,650

3%

3%

4 bedroom

$2,195

4%

20%

Studio

Average rent

$1,480

Last year

66%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$955

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,197

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,195

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

20%

The table above reflects average rent prices in East Ridge, 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 East Ridge, TN compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in East Ridge and Chattanooga by all bedroom counts and property types.

East Ridge

Median rent price$1,295
decreased by33%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,450
decreased by25%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in East Ridge, TN is 11% lower than the median rent in Chattanooga, TN.

Discover rentals in East Ridge, TN

Ridge Terrace Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

21h ago

8.3

Very good

Ridge Terrace Apartments

915 S Seminole Dr, East Ridge, TN 37412

2 beds

1–2 baths

$825–$975

Apartment for rent

716 Marley Way - Photo 1 of 1

4h ago

Apartment for rent in East Ridge

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,045

$945

Price drop

Apartment for rent

East Ridge Flats - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.4

Very good

East Ridge Flats

302 Dunlap Ave, East Ridge, TN 37412

2 beds

2 baths

$990

Apartment for rent

740 Marley Way #742 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in East Ridge

740-742 Marley Way

740 Marley Way #742, East Ridge, TN 37412

2 beds

1 bath

$1,050

House for rent

Available Jul 1

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Frequently asked questions for East Ridge, TN

Quick answers to common questions about the East Ridge rental market.

How much is rent in East Ridge?

The average rent in East Ridge is $1,295 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in East Ridge?

Average rent prices in East Ridge have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does East Ridge rent compare to the national average?

Rent in East Ridge is 33% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $650 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in East Ridge?

To comfortably afford rent in East Ridge, you'd need to earn approximately $52,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in East Ridge?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in East Ridge average around $1,030/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,210/month.

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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