What is the average apartment size in Chattanooga?

The average size for a Chattanooga, TN apartment is 978 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Chattanooga?

As of Feb / 2026, the average rent in Chattanooga is $1,450 per month, a 0.39% decrease from last years average of $1,456.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Chattanooga?

In Chattanooga, studios rent for $944 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,281 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,504 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $1,876 per month

What is the average apartment size in Chattanooga?

The typical apartment in Chattanooga offers about 978 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Chattanooga?

Studio apartments in Chattanooga average 479 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 748 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 1,100 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,410 sq. ft.

What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Chattanooga?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Chattanooga include Woodmore ($1,032/month), Murray Hills ($1,170/month), and Brainerd Hills ($1,177/month), all below the citywide average of $1,450.

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Chattanooga?

The most expensive neighborhoods in Chattanooga are Hill City ($1,770/month), Avondale ($1,801/month), and Belleau Woods ($2,105/month), often due to premium locations and high-end amenities.

Chattanooga, TN Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Chattanooga?

The typical rent budget in Chattanooga ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 55% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Chattanooga?

In Chattanooga, 48% of households rent while 52% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: April 07, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Chattanooga is $1,450, a 0.39% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,456.

Studio Apartments at $944 offer the most budget-friendly option with 479 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 748 square feet for $1,281, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,504 offer 1,100 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,410 sq ft) for $1,876, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Chattanooga, TN

Last updated: April 07, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,450	978 sq. ft.
Studio	$944	479 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,281	748 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,504	1,100 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,876	1,410 sq. ft.

Chattanooga, TN rent trends

Rental prices in Chattanooga, TN have decreased by 0.39% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,456 to $1,450.

What's the typical rent budget in Chattanooga, TN?

The largest share of rentals in Chattanooga, TN (55%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Chattanooga, TN?

37,647 or 48% of the households in Chattanooga, TN are renter-occupied while 41,437 or 52% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Chattanooga?

Woodmore $1,032/month

Murray Hills $1,170/month

Brainerd Hills $1,177/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,450/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in Chattanooga?

Hill City $1,770/month

Avondale $1,801/month

Belleau Woods $2,105/month

These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.

Average Rent in Chattanooga, TN By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Belleau Woods	$2,105
Avondale	$1,801
Hill City	$1,770
Southside Gardens	$1,707
East Brainerd	$1,622
Woodland Height	$1,601
Fort Wood - Lincoln Park	$1,588
Meadow Trace	$1,574
Kingsridge	$1,549
Martin Luther King	$1,528
Ashwood	$1,526
Hamilton Acres	$1,513
Hamilton	$1,464
Spring Valley	$1,440
Audubon	$1,425
Belvoir	$1,327
Red Bank	$1,314
Lake Hills	$1,300
Concord Highland	$1,263
Vaden Village	$1,206
East Ridge	$1,189
Brainerd Hills	$1,177
Murray Hills	$1,170
Woodmore	$1,032

Chattanooga | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Ashwood is 7% higher than in Audubon

$1,526

Ashwood rent is 5% higher than Chattanooga average

Average Rent $1,526

$1,425

Audubon rent is 2% lower than Chattanooga average

Average Rent $1,425

How Chattanooga Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Chattanooga	$1,450
Memphis	$1,135
Nashville	$1,803
Knoxville	$1,745
Clarksville	$1,268
Murfreesboro	$1,568
Antioch	$1,474
Gallatin	$1,573
La Vergne	$1,755
Madison	$1,400
Hendersonville	$1,554
Collegedale, TN	$1,525
Rossville, GA	$1,491
Cleveland, TN	$1,301
Dalton, GA	$1,228
Red Bank, TN	$1,314
East Ridge, TN	$1,189
Fort Oglethorpe, GA	$1,165
Ringgold, GA	$1,483

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Chattanooga apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.