Riverfront

Chattanooga, TN

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Riverfront - Chattanooga, TN

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Chattanooga’s iconic riverfront attraction destination

Riverfront Museums Outdoor Recreation Walkable

Riverfront is a popular urban destination for lovers of Chattanooga’s waterfront views and classic attractions. Situated along the Tennessee River, Chattanooga’s Riverfront neighborhood boasts an unbeatable recreational area known as Ross’s Landing. A scenic pier, amphitheater, playground, marina, and walking and biking trails on the Tennessee Riverwalk makes this spot a favorite for locals and visitors alike.

Riverfront houses the stadium of the Chattanooga Lookouts, the Creative Discovery Museum and the Tennessee Aquarium – one of the largest in the country. Catch a movie at the local AMC Theater or grab a bite to eat at one of Riverfront’s local restaurants like Big River Grille & Brewing Works or Easy Bistro & Bar! Chattanooga’s Riverfront is just north of Downtown where you’ll find more shops, eateries, and theaters.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Riverfront is $1,285 for a studio, $1,400 for one bedroom, $1,966 for two bedrooms, and $2,599 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Riverfront has increased by 2.3% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 542 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,285/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 682 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,400/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,324 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,966/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 2,527 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $2,599/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

59

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

45

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

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

73

Very Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Tennessee River Gorge Trust
  • Creative Discovery Museum
  • Tennessee Aquarium
  • Chattanooga Zoo
  • Ruby Falls

Airports

  • Lovell Field

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Methodology

† 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.