Last updated on June 6, 2026

Average rent in
East Ridge, TN

Median rent

Median rent in East Ridge

$1,195/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in East Ridge is $1,195 per month as of June 2026. This is 39% below the national average rent, or $755 less per month.

$1.13

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in East Ridge

45

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of East Ridge rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%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 1% 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 $1,104, whereas a house costs $1,572. 1-bedroom apartments in East Ridge run $999 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,120.

Listings

Studio

$1,480

No Change

59%

1 bedroom

$1,009

No Change

4%

2 bedroom

$1,185

No Change

2%

3 bedroom

$1,795

1%

4%

4 bedroom

$2,195

3%

16%

Studio

Average rent

$1,480

Last year

59%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,009

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,185

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,795

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,195

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

16%

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$1,195
decreased by39%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,400
decreased by28%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in East Ridge, TN is 15% lower than the median rent in Chattanooga, TN.

Discover rentals in East Ridge, TN

1016 Greenslake Rd #C - Photo 1 of 1

4h ago

Apartment for rent in East Ridge

1016 Greenslake Rd #C, East Ridge, TN 37412

2 beds

1 bath

$805

$725

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 19

Ridge Terrace Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

Ridge Terrace Apartments

915 S Seminole Dr, East Ridge, TN 37412

2 beds

1 bath

$825

Apartment for rent

1020 Wynnwood Rd - Photo 1 of 1
Rent special

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in East Ridge

2 beds

1 bath

$1,045

Apartment for rent

1407 Mana Ln #6 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in East Ridge

2 beds

1 bath

$1,090

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 11

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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 $1,195 per month as of June 4, 2026.

Is rent up or down in East Ridge?

Average rent prices in East Ridge have increased by 1% 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 39% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $755 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 $48,000/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?

East Ridge, TN rental prices in 2025 show one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,000 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,200 per month. One-bedroom rents have increased 5.8% from the previous year, while two-bedroom prices remained relatively stable.

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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