Indigo
4081 Blue Water Cir,
Chattanooga, TN 37415
1-2 Beds | $1,295 - $1,984
Rental Market Trends in Chattanooga, TN
What is the average rent in Chattanooga, TN?
$1,246/month
Average Rent
739 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-0.8%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of February 2025, the average rent in Chattanooga, TN is $1,246 per month. This is 20% lower than the national average rent of $1,557/month, making renting in Chattanooga more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Chattanooga, you can expect to pay about $1,095 per month for a studio, $1,246 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,469 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,838 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Chattanooga, TN?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.8%, which averages out to $10 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated February 2025
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2024
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Rent Ranges in Chattanooga, TN
Last Updated February 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
2%
Below $700/month
18%
$700 - $1,000/month
54%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
22%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
4%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Chattanooga?
Based on current rent prices, Marimont-Old Crab Tree, South Chattanooga and East Brainerd are the most affordable neighborhoods in Chattanooga.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Chattanooga?
Based on current rent prices, North Chattanooga-Hill City-UTC, Amnicola-East Chattanooga and City Center are the most expensive neighborhoods in Chattanooga.
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Which Chattanooga neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Chattanooga with the most apartments available are Downtown Chattanooga, Riverside and North Shore .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Chattanooga, TN?
Because the average rent in Chattanooga is $1,246, you’ll want to make about $4,153 per month or $49,836 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Chattanooga, TN is 10.3% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Chattanooga is 13.8% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,095 - $1,838. You can expect to pay 3.2% less for groceries, 10.6% less for utilities, and 11.7% less for transportation.
How does Chattanooga, TN compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Chattanooga, TN to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$865/month
$1,234/month
One Bedroom
$1,116/month
$1,520/month
Two Bedroom
$1,387/month
$1,953/month
Three Bedroom
$1,716/month
$2,576/month
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Methodology
† 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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.