Chattanooga, TN Rent History

141 months of data, 2015–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-09)
$1,498
1-year change
+2.3%
$34/mo
5-year change
+20.4%
$254/mo
10-year change
+69.3%
$613/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Chattanooga

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$848/mo—0.0%
2016$894/mo+5.4%+5.4%
2017$910/mo+1.8%+7.3%
2018$961/mo+5.6%+13.3%
2019$1,017/mo+5.8%+19.9%
2020$1,061/mo+4.3%+25.1%
2021$1,150/mo+8.4%+35.6%
2022$1,358/mo+18.1%+60.1%
2023$1,410/mo+3.8%+66.3%
2024$1,455/mo+3.2%+71.6%
2025$1,470/mo+1.0%+73.3%
2026$1,477/mo+0.5%+74.2%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Chattanooga changed since 2015?

Median rent in Chattanooga, TN was $848 in 2015-01 and is $1,498 as of 2026-09 — a change of $650 per month over 11 years.

How much has Chattanooga rent increased in the last 5 years?

Over the past 5 years, median rent in Chattanooga, TN has changed +20.4% ($254 per month). The current median is $1,498.

What has rent in Chattanooga done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Chattanooga, TN has changed +69.3% ($613 per month). It is now $1,498.

Is rent in Chattanooga going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Chattanooga, TN has increased +2.3% ($34/mo). Current median: $1,498.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.