Last updated on October 20, 2026

Average rent in
East Ridge, TN

Median rent

Median rent in East Ridge

$1,260/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in East Ridge is $1,260 per month as of October 2026. This is 34% below the national average rent, or $640 less per month.

$1.18

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in East Ridge

48

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of East Ridge 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 East Ridge, TN

Average rent prices in East Ridge have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 2% 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 $1,195, whereas a house costs $1,685. 1-bedroom apartments in East Ridge run $899 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,209.

Listings

Studio

$1,675

64%

326%

1 bedroom

$899

4%

10%

2 bedroom

$1,199

1%

3%

3 bedroom

$1,655

1%

2%

4 bedroom

$2,145

12%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$1,675

Last 30 days

64%

Last year

326%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$899

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,199

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,655

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,145

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

1%

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$1,260
decreased by34%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,450
decreased by24%

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
Rent special

3d ago

8.3

Very good

Ridge Terrace Apartments

915 S Seminole Dr, East Ridge, TN 37412

2 beds

1–2 baths

$899–$975

1638 Keeble St - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

9.2

Excellent

1638 Keeble St

1638 Keeble St, East Ridge, TN 37412

2 beds

1 bath

$1,025

806 S Germantown Rd #A - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in East Ridge

356 Camp Jordan Rd - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

Apartment for rent in East Ridge

2BR/1.5BA

356 Camp Jordan Rd, East Ridge, TN 37412

2 beds

1.5 baths

$1,050

Price dropped $150

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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 $1,260 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in East Ridge?

Average rent prices in East Ridge have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.

How does East Ridge rent compare to the national average?

Rent in East Ridge is 34% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $640 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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