Chattanooga, TN Rent History

138 months of data, 20152026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-06)
$1,505
1-year change
+1.6%
$24/mo
5-year change
+24.2%
$293/mo
10-year change
+69.7%
$618/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Chattanooga

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2015
2015$856/mo0.0%
2016$901/mo+5.3%+5.3%
2017$918/mo+1.9%+7.2%
2018$969/mo+5.6%+13.2%
2019$1,028/mo+6.1%+20.1%
2020$1,073/mo+4.4%+25.4%
2021$1,162/mo+8.3%+35.7%
2022$1,375/mo+18.3%+60.6%
2023$1,424/mo+3.6%+66.4%
2024$1,472/mo+3.4%+72.0%
2025$1,483/mo+0.7%+73.2%
2026$1,497/mo+0.9%+74.9%

Frequently asked questions

How much has rent in Chattanooga changed since 2015?

Median rent in Chattanooga, TN was $853 in 2015-01 and is $1,505 as of 2026-06 — a change of $652 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 +24.2% ($293 per month). The current median is $1,505.

What has rent in Chattanooga done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Chattanooga, TN has changed +69.7% ($618 per month). It is now $1,505.

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

Year over year, median rent in Chattanooga, TN has increased +1.6% ($24/mo). Current median: $1,505.

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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.