Studio Apartment Rent in Chattanooga, TN
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Chattanooga, Tennessee as of August 2026. That's +18% lower than the citywide median of $1,522 and +3% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Chattanooga
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Chattanooga
Compare Chattanooga's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Tennessee
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Morristown | $319 |
| 2 | Crossville | $328 |
| 3 | Greeneville | $414 |
| 4 | Sevierville | $545 |
| 5 | Athens | $680 |
| 6 | Dyersburg | $720 |
| 7 | Kingsport | $737 |
| 8 | Bristol | $740 |
| 9 | Martin | $750 |
| 10 | Cookeville | $760 |
| 11 | Tullahoma | $760 |
| 12 | Manchester | $810 |
| 13 | Jackson | $850 |
| 14 | Cleveland | $867 |
| 15 | Johnson City | $940 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Tennessee
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mount Juliet | $2,030 |
| 2 | Farragut | $1,880 |
| 3 | Thompsons Station | $1,867 |
| 4 | Spring Hill | $1,840 |
| 5 | La Vergne | $1,820 |
| 6 | Nashville | $1,718 |
| 7 | Franklin | $1,694 |
| 8 | Hendersonville | $1,640 |
| 9 | Ooltewah | $1,610 |
| 10 | Brentwood | $1,573 |
| 11 | Germantown | $1,570 |
| 12 | Lakeland | $1,550 |
| 13 | Goodlettsville | $1,520 |
| 14 | White House | $1,510 |
| 15 | Murfreesboro | $1,505 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Chattanooga.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Chattanooga |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Ridge, TN | 4.5 mi | $1,230 | $-19 (-2%) |
| Rossville, GA | 6 mi | $1,160 | $-89 (-7%) |
| Fort Oglethorpe, GA | 6.6 mi | $1,090 | $-159 (-13%) |
| Red Bank, TN | 7.4 mi | $1,067 | $-182 (-15%) |
| Hixson, TN | 9.8 mi | $1,360 | +$111 (+9%) |
| Ringgold, GA | 13.7 mi | $1,130 | $-119 (-10%) |
| Ooltewah, TN | 15.6 mi | $1,610 | +$361 (+29%) |
| Soddy-Daisy, TN | 18.9 mi | $1,120 | $-129 (-10%) |
| Dalton, GA | 29.2 mi | $760 | $-489 (-39%) |
| Calhoun, GA | 43.7 mi | $760 | $-489 (-39%) |
| Athens, TN | 52 mi | $680 | $-569 (-46%) |
| Adairsville, GA | 52.6 mi | $1,140 | $-109 (-9%) |
Studio rent in Chattanooga — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Chattanooga?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Chattanooga, Tennessee is $1,249 per month. This is +18% below the citywide median of $1,522.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Chattanooga?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $49,960 ($4,163/month gross), which works out to roughly $24.02/hour at a full-time job.
Is Chattanooga expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Chattanooga's studio median of $1,249 is +3% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 47th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Chattanooga rank for studio rent in Tennessee?
Among the 60 cities in Tennessee with studio data, Chattanooga ranks #30 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Chattanooga?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include East Ridge ($1,230), Rossville ($1,160), Fort Oglethorpe ($1,090).