Average Rent in Chattanooga, TN

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Current Versus Historical Chattanooga, TN Rents

Chattanooga rentals average $1,099 for a studio rental to $1,850 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,263, or roughly $15 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $90 (8.88%) year-over-year from $1,009 to $1,099. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $1,089 (103.09%) year-over-year from $1,057 to $2,146. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $10 (0.85%) year-over-year from $1,175 to $1,185. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $34 (-2.13%) year-over-year from $1,583 to $1,549. 4-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $183 (-9.02%) year-over-year from $2,033 to $1,850. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 4.35% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 63.90% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 3.67% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.58% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.83% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$38.23	$1,099	$1,009 (8.88%)	$1,006 (9.21%)
1 BR	$13.18	$2,146	$1,057 (103.09%)	$1,038 (106.68%)
2 BR	$14.41	$1,185	$1,175 (0.85%)	$1,224 (-3.15%)
3 BR	$16.00	$1,549	$1,583 (-2.13%)	$1,840 (-15.82%)
4+ BR	$14.96	$1,850	$2,033 (-9.02%)	$2,261 (-18.17%)

Historical Rents in Chattanooga, TN

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Top Cities Near Chattanooga

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Top Neighborhoods Near Chattanooga

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Top Counties Near Chattanooga

There are a total of 1 counties located by Chattanooga, TN. One county in the area is Hamilton, TN. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,200. That's roughly around $14 per sqft. A total of one county has a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Hamilton, TN. Its average rent per month is $1,200. Vice versa, with an average rent of $1,200, Hamilton, TN is the most expensive county by Chattanooga, TN.

Typically, rent for studios in Chattanooga, TN is 24.98% more expensive than other counties nearby. In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Chattanooga, TN is 0.47% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Chattanooga, TN is 6.38% more expensive than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Hamilton, TN	$825	$2,136	$1,100	$1,200

Top Zipcodes Near Chattanooga

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Frequently Asked Questions - Chattanooga Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Chattanooga, TN?

The average monthly rental price for Chattanooga, TN apartments for rent is approximately $1,263. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Chattanooga, TN rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Chattanooga, TN.

How much is a studio apartment in Chattanooga, TN?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,099 and an average price per square feet of $38.23. There are a total of 1 studio apartment listings currently available for rent in Chattanooga.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Chattanooga, TN?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $2,146 and an average price per square feet of $13.18. There are a total of 11 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Chattanooga.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Chattanooga, TN?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,175 and an average price per square feet of $14.41. There are a total of 25 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Chattanooga.

How have rent prices in Chattanooga, TN changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Chattanooga, TN can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.09%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 1.03%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.02% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Chattanooga, TN?

A reasonable rent price in Chattanooga, TN is around $1,010/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.