Northgate-Big Ridge

Hixson, TN

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Northgate-Big Ridge - Hixson, TN

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The Northgate-Big Ridge neighborhood in Hixson sits surrounded by the waters of the Tennessee River and Harrison Bay, with the North Chickamauga Conservatory just a stone's throw away. Conveniently located seven miles from downtown Chattanooga with easy access to Highway 153, residents of this peaceful Chattanooga suburb relish the natural beauty of their surroundings combined with the added bonus of living in close proximity to the city.

Rental opportunities in the Northgate-Big Ridge neighborhood include apartments and townhouses, with several options providing lovely scenic riverfront views. An abundance of parks in the vicinity make it easy to catch a few fish or simply enjoy the fresh air. Stop by Tennessee River Park to test your stamina on the 10-mile walking path that leads into downtown Chattanooga.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Northgate-Big Ridge is $1,336 for one bedroom, $1,588 for two bedrooms, and $1,869 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Northgate-Big Ridge has increased by 3.6% in the past year.

  • 1 BR

  • 869 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,336/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,269 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,588/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,456 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,869/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

41

Car-Dependent

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This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

16

Minimal Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

32

Somewhat Bikeable

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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Tennessee Valley Railroad
  • Tennessee Aquarium
  • Booker T. Washington State Park
  • Chattanooga Zoo
  • Harrison Bay State Park

Airports

  • Lovell Field

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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.