Chattanooga Metro

2 cities · 3 ZIP codes

Data based on listings and public records observed by Rufus. May not represent the entire market.

Chattanooga metro covers 70 tracked apartment buildings totaling 10,142 units in Chattanooga, TN, with an average asking rent of $1,450 — close to the national median for this metropolitan area. Asking rents span $825 to $2,781 across the available inventory. Occupancy of 92.1% is in line with a healthy stabilized market.

The for-sale market in this metropolitan area shows a median asking price of $440,900 ($212 per square foot). For-sale listings sit on the market for an average of 105 days. As of the most recent snapshot Rufus is tracking 221 active listings. HMDA mortgage data for the county covering Chattanooga shows an average loan amount of $348,357 at an average interest rate of 6.85%. 5,035 loans were originated in the most recent reporting year, a denial rate close to the national average.

Rufus refreshes this metropolitan area snapshot from live scraping of listing sources and public deed and mortgage records; figures are observed rather than reported by owners and may differ from marketing brochures.

Last updated 2026-07-28 · Tracked since 2025-09-05
Avg Rent
$1,450
$825 – $2,781
Buildings
70
Total Units
10,142
Est. Occupancy
92.1%
798 vacant (observed)

Building Vintage

Pre-1980
23
1980-1999
20
2000-2014
5
2015+
22

Cities in Chattanooga

CityBuildingsAvg Rent
Chattanooga, TN51$1,419
Hixson, TN19$1,766
Last updated: 2026-07-17
Median Asking Price
$440,900
Median Size
2,180 sqft
Price per Sqft
$212
Avg Days on Market
105 days
Active Listings
221

Home Type Breakdown

Single Family90.5%(201)
Townhome9%(20)
Condo0.5%(1)
Source: HMDA / CFPB

Mortgage data is reported at the county level and may cover a broader area than the ZIP, city, or metro shown.

Avg Loan Amount
$348,357
Avg Property Value
$449,175
Avg Applicant Income
$155,464
Denial Rate
11.7%
Avg Interest Rate
6.85%
Originations
5,035

Loan Type Breakdown

Conventional79.7%
FHA13.2%
VA6.6%
USDA0.5%