This is a short, recurring look at where Chattanooga rents stand. Each installment is dated, so you can see how current it is.
This month's numbers
Chattanooga's average apartment rent is $1,475/month in RentCafe's latest data, updated October 30, 2026. That's up 0.11% from a year earlier, when it was $1,473, according to RentCafe's market data. It is down $5 from the $1,480 in RentCafe's September 30 update.
RentCafe also breaks the average down by apartment size:
- Studio: $989/month, about 446 square feet
- One-bedroom: $1,309/month, about 749 square feet
- Two-bedroom: $1,536/month, about 1,100 square feet
What rent figures leave out
These numbers are rent only. Utilities, internet, furniture, and move-in costs come on top, so add them to the apartment side when you compare it with an all-inclusive rental. For the full breakdown, see The Real Cost of Co-Living.
What to watch
Rent figures shift month to month and source to source; this series gives you a dated snapshot each month. Check back for the next installment.