What is the average apartment size in Chattanooga?

The average size for a Chattanooga, TN apartment is 976 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 Jan / 2026, the average rent in Chattanooga is $1,450 per month, a 0.34% decrease from last years average of $1,455.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Chattanooga?

In Chattanooga, studios rent for $964 per month, one-bedroom units average $1,267 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,518 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $1,878 per month

What is the average apartment size in Chattanooga?

The typical apartment in Chattanooga offers about 976 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 1,097 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,404 sq. ft.

What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Chattanooga?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Chattanooga include Woodmore ($1,083/month), East Ridge ($1,146/month), and Vaden Village ($1,176/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 ($1,774/month), Avondale ($1,792/month), and Belleau Woods ($2,139/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 52% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Chattanooga?

In Chattanooga, 47% of households rent while 53% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 20, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Chattanooga is $1,450, a 0.34% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,455.

Studio Apartments at $964 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 $1,267, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,518 offer 1,097 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,404 sq ft) for $1,878, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Chattanooga, TN

Last updated: February 20, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,450	976 sq. ft.
Studio	$964	479 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$1,267	748 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,518	1,097 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,878	1,404 sq. ft.

Chattanooga, TN rent trends

Rental prices in Chattanooga, TN have decreased by 0.34% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,455 to $1,450.

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

The largest share of rentals in Chattanooga, TN (52%) 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?

36,513 or 47% of the households in Chattanooga, TN are renter-occupied while 41,403 or 53% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Chattanooga?

Woodmore $1,083/month

East Ridge $1,146/month

Vaden Village $1,176/month

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

Most expensive neighborhoods in Chattanooga?

Hill City $1,774/month

Avondale $1,792/month

Belleau Woods $2,139/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	$2,139
Avondale	$1,792
Hill City	$1,774
Southside Gardens	$1,694
Woodland Height	$1,692
East Brainerd	$1,616
Fort Wood - Lincoln Park	$1,575
Kingsridge	$1,574
Meadow Trace	$1,562
Ashwood	$1,545
Hamilton Acres	$1,511
Martin Luther King	$1,500
Hamilton	$1,483
Spring Valley	$1,426
Audubon	$1,417
Lake Hills	$1,304
Red Bank	$1,296
Concord Highland	$1,268
Murray Hills	$1,203
Brainerd Hills	$1,201
Vaden Village	$1,176
East Ridge	$1,146
Woodmore	$1,083

Chattanooga | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Ashwood is 9% higher than in Audubon

$1,545

Ashwood rent is 7% higher than Chattanooga average

Average Rent $1,545

$1,417

Audubon rent is 2% lower than Chattanooga average

Average Rent $1,417

How Chattanooga Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Chattanooga	$1,450
Memphis	$1,134
Nashville	$1,825
Knoxville	$1,732
Clarksville	$1,275
Murfreesboro	$1,572
Antioch	$1,465
Gallatin	$1,559
La Vergne	$1,726
Madison	$1,425
Hendersonville	$1,563
Collegedale, TN	$1,483
Rossville, GA	$1,535
Cleveland, TN	$1,314
Dalton, GA	$1,240
Red Bank, TN	$1,296
East Ridge, TN	$1,146
Fort Oglethorpe, GA	$1,128
Ringgold, GA	$1,450

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.