Studio Rent · August 2026

Studio Apartment Rent in East Ridge, TN

$1,230/mo

Median asking rent for a studio apartment in East Ridge, Tennessee as of August 2026. That's +11% lower than the citywide median of $1,379 and +5% below the national studio median of $1,290.

Studio median
$1,230
August 2026
vs city overall
-11%
$1,379 city median
vs national
-5%
$1,290 US median
Tennessee rank
#28
of 60 cities

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.

Annual income
$49,200
Monthly gross
$4,100
Hourly (full-time)
$23.65

Rent by apartment size in East Ridge

Compare East Ridge's median rent across every apartment size.

Studio (current)
$1,230
1-Bedroom
$1,290
2-Bedroom
$1,430
3-Bedroom
$1,800
4+ Bedroom
$1,950

Cheapest cities for a studio in Tennessee

#CityStudio rent
1Morristown$319
2Crossville$328
3Greeneville$414
4Sevierville$545
5Athens$680
6Dyersburg$720
7Kingsport$737
8Bristol$740
9Martin$750
10Cookeville$760
11Tullahoma$760
12Manchester$810
13Jackson$850
14Cleveland$867
15Johnson City$940

Most expensive cities for a studio in Tennessee

#CityStudio rent
1Mount Juliet$2,030
2Farragut$1,880
3Thompsons Station$1,867
4Spring Hill$1,840
5La Vergne$1,820
6Nashville$1,718
7Franklin$1,694
8Hendersonville$1,640
9Ooltewah$1,610
10Brentwood$1,573
11Germantown$1,570
12Lakeland$1,550
13Goodlettsville$1,520
14White House$1,510
15Murfreesboro$1,505

Nearby cities — studio rent

Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than East Ridge.

CityDistanceStudio rentvs East Ridge
Fort Oglethorpe, GA3.4 mi$1,090$-140 (-11%)
Chattanooga, TN4.5 mi$1,249+$19 (+2%)
Rossville, GA4.8 mi$1,160$-70 (-6%)
Ringgold, GA9.2 mi$1,130$-100 (-8%)
Hixson, TN11.7 mi$1,360+$130 (+11%)
Red Bank, TN11.8 mi$1,067$-163 (-13%)
Ooltewah, TN13.9 mi$1,610+$380 (+31%)
Soddy-Daisy, TN20.8 mi$1,120$-110 (-9%)
Dalton, GA24.7 mi$760$-470 (-38%)
Calhoun, GA39.5 mi$760$-470 (-38%)
Adairsville, GA48.5 mi$1,140$-90 (-7%)
Rome, GA50 mi$820$-410 (-33%)

Studio rent in East Ridge — common questions

How much is a studio apartment in East Ridge?

As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in East Ridge, Tennessee is $1,230 per month. This is +11% below the citywide median of $1,379.

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 60 cities in Tennessee with studio data, East Ridge ranks #28 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).

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Methodology: Bedroom-level rent medians come from HUD Fair Market Rent data calibrated to the Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI) for East Ridge, which serves as the citywide anchor. When the HUD bedroom values exceed the ZORI city median (a common quirk in luxury markets and small samples), bedroom values are proportionally scaled down to align. Income required uses the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline. Comparison rankings use the same data month across all cities (August 2026) and exclude cities with median rent below $400 or above $20,000.