Studio Apartment Rent in East Ridge, TN
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in East Ridge, Tennessee as of October 2026. That's +14% lower than the citywide median of $1,423 and +5% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in East Ridge
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 East Ridge
Compare East Ridge'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 | Brownsville | $680 |
| 7 | Dayton | $680 |
| 8 | Lawrenceburg | $710 |
| 9 | Dyersburg | $720 |
| 10 | Kingsport | $737 |
| 11 | Bristol | $740 |
| 12 | Cookeville | $760 |
| 13 | Tullahoma | $760 |
| 14 | Elizabethton | $800 |
| 15 | Jefferson City | $810 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Tennessee
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mount Juliet | $2,030 |
| 2 | Farragut | $1,880 |
| 3 | Spring Hill | $1,840 |
| 4 | La Vergne | $1,820 |
| 5 | Thompsons Station | $1,769 |
| 6 | Nashville | $1,718 |
| 7 | Hendersonville | $1,640 |
| 8 | Franklin | $1,627 |
| 9 | Ooltewah | $1,610 |
| 10 | Germantown | $1,570 |
| 11 | Brentwood | $1,568 |
| 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 East Ridge.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs East Ridge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Oglethorpe, GA | 3.4 mi | $1,090 | $-140 (-11%) |
| Chattanooga, TN | 4.5 mi | $1,249 | +$19 (+2%) |
| Rossville, GA | 4.8 mi | $1,160 | $-70 (-6%) |
| Ringgold, GA | 9.2 mi | $1,130 | $-100 (-8%) |
| Hixson, TN | 11.7 mi | $1,360 | +$130 (+11%) |
| Red Bank, TN | 11.8 mi | $1,037 | $-193 (-16%) |
| Ooltewah, TN | 13.9 mi | $1,610 | +$380 (+31%) |
| Soddy-Daisy, TN | 20.8 mi | $1,120 | $-110 (-9%) |
| Dalton, GA | 24.7 mi | $760 | $-470 (-38%) |
| Dayton, TN | 38 mi | $680 | $-550 (-45%) |
| Calhoun, GA | 39.5 mi | $760 | $-470 (-38%) |
| Rome, GA | 50 mi | $820 | $-410 (-33%) |
Studio rent in East Ridge — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in East Ridge?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in East Ridge, Tennessee is $1,230 per month. This is +14% below the citywide median of $1,423.
What income do you need to afford a studio in East Ridge?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $49,200 ($4,100/month gross), which works out to roughly $23.65/hour at a full-time job.
Is East Ridge expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
East Ridge's studio median of $1,230 is +5% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 45th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does East Ridge rank for studio rent in Tennessee?
Among the 64 cities in Tennessee with studio data, East Ridge ranks #33 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near East Ridge?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Fort Oglethorpe ($1,090), Rossville ($1,160), Ringgold ($1,130).