Last updated on September 4, 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 $1,245/month. Month over month, rents climbed 2.3%, showing a recent upward shift for renters in this small market with 54 total rentals.

  • East Ridge sits 34.8% more affordable than the $1,910/month national median, making it an accessible market for renters seeking value in Tennessee.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in East Ridge run around $1,700/month, 1-bedrooms sit at $899/month, and 2-bedrooms at $1,200/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,555/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,090/month. This range reflects the diversity of rental options by bedroom count.

  • Price ranges

    Houses command a median rent of $1,500/month while apartments are lower at $1,185/month. Over half of East Ridge's rentals are houses, with apartments making up about 38% of total rentals.

Median rent

Median rent in East Ridge

$1,245/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in East Ridge is $1,245 per month as of August 2026. This is 35% below the national average rent, or $665 less per month.

$1.14

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in East Ridge

54

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 increased by 2% 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 $1,185, whereas a house costs $1,500. 1-bedroom apartments in East Ridge run $899 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,195.

Listings

Studio

$1,700

No Change

81%

1 bedroom

$899

4%

11%

2 bedroom

$1,200

1%

1%

3 bedroom

$1,555

4%

7%

4 bedroom

$2,090

18%

7%

Studio

Average rent

$1,700

Last year

81%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$899

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,555

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

7%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,090

Last 30 days

18%

Last year

7%

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$1,245
decreased by35%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,435
decreased by25%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in East Ridge, TN is 13% lower than the median rent in Chattanooga, TN.

Discover rentals in East Ridge, TN

Ridge Terrace Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted
Rent special

5h ago

8.3

Very good

Ridge Terrace Apartments

915 S Seminole Dr, East Ridge, TN 37412

2 beds

1 bath

$899

Apartment for rent

1018 Wynnwood Rd - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

2d ago

Apartment for rent in East Ridge

2 beds

1 bath

$995

Apartment for rent

748 Marley Way #748 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in East Ridge

748-750 Marley Way

748 Marley Way #748, East Ridge, TN 37412

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,050

House for rent

Available Sep 1

1638 Keeble St - Photo 1 of 1

52m ago

9.2

Excellent

1638 Keeble St

1638 Keeble St, East Ridge, TN 37412

2 beds

1 bath

$1,095

Apartment for rent

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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 $1,245 per month as of August 29, 2026.

Is rent up or down in East Ridge?

Average rent prices in East Ridge have increased by 2% 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 35% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $665 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 $50,000/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?

May offers the lowest rents in East Ridge, while winter months also tend to be more budget-friendly compared to the peak rental season in early spring. March sees the highest competition with stronger demand relative to available inventory.

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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