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Student Housing in Chattanooga

Chattanooga offers an exceptional college-town experience with a vibrant student community centered around UT-Chattanooga, Chattanooga State, and other nearby institutions. With 33 dedicated housing options near campus, finding your perfect student home is seamless and convenient. The city pulses with energy tailored to student life—downtown's North Shore district buzzes with affordable dining, trendy cafes, and late-night spots perfect for study breaks or weekend fun. The Riverwalk provides free recreation and stunning views, while local breweries and live music venues create an unbeatable social scene without breaking the bank. Getting around is effortless thanks to accessible public transit and the compact, walkable layout connecting residential areas to campus and entertainment districts. From modern apartment complexes to cozy shared houses, Chattanooga's diverse housing landscape caters to every budget and lifestyle preference. Beyond the dorms and textbooks, this city genuinely welcomes students with open arms, offering affordability, safety, and genuine community that transforms your college years into unforgettable memories. Whether you're studying hard or playing hard, Chattanooga is where student life truly thrives.

Housing Overview

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Chattanooga, TN
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24 listed
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What to Know About Chattanooga

Key highlights for students considering Chattanooga

33 student housing options near campus offer diverse living arrangements

Multiple universities within proximity including UTC and Chattanooga State

Downtown Chattanooga offers vibrant dining scene near student areas

North Shore and downtown districts feature popular bars and entertainment

Public transit and walkable neighborhoods reduce transportation costs

Chattanooga offers affordable cost of living compared to other college towns

Student Life in Chattanooga

Student Life in Chattanooga, Tennessee

Chattanooga offers students an exciting blend of outdoor adventure, cultural richness, and academic opportunity. With five universities including UTC, Chattanooga State Community College, Covenant College, and Southern Adventist University, the city has cultivated a vibrant student community.

The city's natural attractions are unmatched—Rock City, the Tennessee River, and numerous hiking trails make outdoor recreation effortless. Downtown Chattanooga pulses with energy, featuring galleries, restaurants, and the iconic Aquarium. Students find the city genuinely walkable and accessible.

Popular student neighborhoods like North Shore and St. Elmo offer affordable living with character. With 33 housing options available, finding student-friendly accommodations is manageable. Rent remains reasonable compared to other college towns, making budgeting less stressful.

Employment opportunities abound at local businesses, attractions, and on-campus positions across all universities. Restaurants, retail shops, and tourism-related jobs readily hire students seeking flexible work.

The social scene thrives year-round. The Chattanooga Market showcases local vendors, while regular concerts and festivals bring communities together. Miller Park offers sports events and gatherings, and the vibrant nightlife along Broad Street appeals to many students.

Chattanooga's unique culture reflects Southern warmth mixed with progressive energy. The city celebrates its artsy side through street murals, independent businesses, and creative events like the Bessie Smith Cultural Center festivals.

Whether you're studying at UTC or Covenant College, Chattanooga provides an affordable, engaging backdrop for college life with genuine community spirit and endless entertainment possibilities.

24 Housing Options Nearby

Student Housing in Chattanooga

Douglas Heights Apartments

Chattanooga, TN · Built 2016 · 195 units
3.0(59)
C+
5.4 mi from campus

Douglas Heights Apartments is a student housing community in Chattanooga, TN offering furnished units with air conditioning, dishwasher, carpet, and ceiling fans. Residents have access to amenities including a clubhouse, community lounge, coffee bar, business center, conference room, bike storage, controlled access, courtyard, elevator, balcony patio, and cable TV.

Location DReputation B-Amenities A+
24 7 MaintenanceAir ConditioningBalcony/PatioBike StorageBusiness CenterCable Tv+49 more

Riverside North Apartment Homes

Chattanooga, TN · Built 1964 · 107 units
3.0(11)
B-
3.4 mi from campus

Riverside North Apartment Homes in Chattanooga, TN is an apartment community offering a full kitchen, air conditioning, and heating in each unit. Residents have access to amenities including a fitness center, clubhouse, laundry facilities, business center, and high-speed internet, along with features such as balcony patios, ceiling fans, and cable TV.

Location C-Reputation B-Amenities A
24 7 Maintenance24hr FitnessAir ConditioningBalcony/PatioBBQ AreaBusiness Center+19 more

The Hills at Oakwood Apartment Homes

Chattanooga, TN · Built 1978 · 196 units
3.0(45)
B-
3.1 mi from campus

The Hills at Oakwood Apartment Homes is an apartment community located in Chattanooga, TN, offering amenities including a fitness center, clubhouse, business center, and dog park. Resident features include air conditioning, balcony patios, dishwashers, ceiling fans, cable TV, and a coffee bar, along with outdoor amenities such as BBQ grills and a fireplace.

Location C-Reputation B-Amenities A+
24 7 Maintenance24hr FitnessAir ConditioningBalcony/PatioBBQ AreaBusiness Center+31 more

Ivy Terrace Apartment Homes by Callio Properties

Chattanooga, TN · Built 1971 · 55 units
3.0(15)
C
3.3 mi from campus

Ivy Terrace Apartment Homes by Callio Properties is an apartment community located in Chattanooga, TN, offering amenities including a 24 Hour Fitness center, in-unit washer dryer, granite countertops, and a picnic area. Units feature air conditioning, heating, dishwasher, microwave, range oven, refrigerator, and window blinds in a smoke-free environment.

Location C-Reputation B-Amenities C
24hr FitnessAir ConditioningDishwasherGranite CountersHeatingW/D In Unit+6 more

Fort Wood Apartments

Chattanooga, TN · 40 units
3.0(2)
C
5.0 mi from campus

Fort Wood Apartments is a pet-friendly apartment community in Chattanooga, TN offering controlled access entry. Units feature stainless steel appliances, dishwashers, and microwaves, with building amenities including an elevator and laundry facilities.

Location C-Reputation BAmenities D
GatedDishwasherElevatorLaundryMicrowavePet Friendly+1 more

Northshore Village

Chattanooga, TN · Built 1972 · 226 units
4.0(24)
B
3.5 mi from campus

Northshore Village is an apartment community in Chattanooga, TN offering a full kitchen with dishwasher and microwave, along with amenities including a fitness center, dog park, fire pit, and business center. Residents have access to on-site management, online payments, high-speed internet, laundry facilities, heating, and an Amazon Hub, plus outdoor space with balcony patios and a BBQ grill.

Location C-Reputation B+Amenities A
Amazon HubBalcony/PatioBBQ AreaBusiness CenterDishwasherDog Park+18 more

Villas at Riverview Grande

Chattanooga, TN · Built 1964 · 269 units
2.0(85)
C+
3.6 mi from campus

Villas at Riverview Grande is an apartment community in Chattanooga, TN offering a full kitchen with dishwasher and freezer, air conditioning, heating, and ceiling fans. The community features a clubhouse, community lounge, fitness center, coffee bar, dog park, and balcony patios with BBQ grills, along with cable TV and carpet throughout.

Location C-Reputation C-Amenities A+
24 7 MaintenanceAir ConditioningBalcony/PatioBBQ AreaCable TvCarpet+28 more

The Grand Apartments

Chattanooga, TN · Built 1887 · 38 units
3.0(24)
C+
5.8 mi from campus

The Grand Apartments is an apartment community in Chattanooga, TN offering a full kitchen with dishwasher and freezer, along with in-unit amenities including air conditioning, heating, carpet, and ceiling fans. Community features include a fitness center, high-speed internet, laundry facilities, controlled access, on-site management, and a convenience store.

Location DReputation B-Amenities A-
24 7 Maintenance24hr FitnessAir ConditioningCable TvCarpetCeiling Fans+16 more

Tomorrow Building at Patten Parkway

Chattanooga, TN · Built 2016 · 39 units
5.0(18)
B
5.4 mi from campus

Tomorrow Building at Patten Parkway is an apartment community in Chattanooga, TN offering fully furnished units with full kitchens, air conditioning, and heating. Residents have access to amenities including a fitness center, clubhouse, community lounge, game room, bike storage, laundry facilities, high-speed internet, and controlled access entry.

Location DReputation AAmenities A
24hr FitnessAir ConditioningBike StorageCeiling FansClubhouseLounge+20 more

Ledford at Hamilton Place

Chattanooga, TN · Built 1980 · 121 units
4.0(28)
B-
6.3 mi from campus

Ledford at Hamilton Place is an apartment community in Chattanooga, TN offering units with air conditioning, full kitchens with dishwashers, carpeting, and ceiling fans. The community features amenities including a fitness center, clubhouse, courtyard, dog park, car wash, business center, and BBQ grill areas for resident use.

Location DReputation B+Amenities A+
24 7 MaintenanceAir ConditioningBalcony/PatioBBQ AreaBusiness CenterCable Tv+29 more

Passenger Flats

Chattanooga, TN · Built 2015 · 207 units
4.0(30)
B-
5.8 mi from campus

Passenger Flats is a fully furnished apartment community in Chattanooga, TN, offering a full kitchen, high-speed internet, and cable TV in each unit. Residents have access to amenities including a fitness center, hot tub, dog park, clubhouse with coffee bar, community lounge, controlled access entry, elevator, EV charging stations, laundry facilities, and balcony patios.

Location DReputation B+Amenities A
24 7 MaintenanceBalcony/PatioCable TvClubhouseCoffee BarLounge+19 more

Bluebird Row

Chattanooga, TN · Built 2019 · 283 units
5.0(18)
B
5.8 mi from campus

Bluebird Row is an apartment community in Chattanooga, TN offering residents access to a fitness center, clubhouse, and community lounge. The community features units with air conditioning, dishwashers, carpet, and ceiling fans, along with patios or balconies, and amenities including a coffee bar, business center, conference room, cable TV, courtyard, BBQ grill, and dog wash station.

Location DReputation AAmenities A+
24 7 Maintenance24hr FitnessAir ConditioningBalcony/PatioBBQ AreaBusiness Center+37 more

The Maclellan

Chattanooga, TN · Built 1924 · 85 units
4.0(26)
B-
5.5 mi from campus

The Maclellan is a gated apartment community in Chattanooga, TN offering fully furnished units with full kitchens, dishwashers, garbage disposals, and freezers. Residents have access to amenities including a fitness center, clubhouse, business center, bike storage, controlled access entry, air conditioning, ceiling fans, cable TV, and an elevator.

Location DReputation B+Amenities A+
24 7 MaintenanceAir ConditioningBike StorageBusiness CenterCable TvCeiling Fans+32 more

Midtown Ridge Apartments

Chattanooga, TN · Built 1986 · 193 units
2.0(25)
C
6.5 mi from campus

Midtown Ridge Apartments is an apartment community in Chattanooga, TN offering units with amenities including air conditioning, full kitchens with dishwashers and garbage disposals, and balcony patios. Residents have access to community features such as a fitness center, dog park, clubhouse, courtyard, business center, and high-speed internet.

Location DReputation CAmenities A
Air ConditioningBalcony/PatioBBQ AreaBusiness CenterClubhouseCourtyard+20 more

Ashford Villas Apartment Homes

Chattanooga, TN · Built 2021
5.0(22)
C+
7.0 mi from campus

Ashford Villas Apartment Homes is an apartment community located in Chattanooga, TN, offering units with air conditioning, heating, dishwashers, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and washer dryer hookups. Residents have access to amenities including a pool, balcony patios, BBQ grills, ceiling fans, walk-in closets, and window blinds.

Location DReputation AAmenities C+
Air ConditioningBalcony/PatioBBQ AreaCeiling FansDishwasherGranite Counters+9 more

MAA Windridge

Chattanooga, TN · Built 1984 · 174 units
4.0(66)
B-
5.4 mi from campus

MAA Windridge is an apartment community in Chattanooga, TN offering fully furnished units with full kitchens, in-unit washer dryer, and cable TV. The community features air conditioning, heating, high-speed internet, a hot tub, courtyard, community lounge, and outdoor spaces including a balcony patio and BBQ grill.

Location DReputation B+Amenities A+
24 7 MaintenanceAir ConditioningBalcony/PatioBBQ AreaCable TvCarpet+26 more

404 Homes Apartments

Chattanooga, TN · Built 1965 · 118 units
2.0(16)
C-
4.7 mi from campus

404 Homes Apartments is an apartment community located in Chattanooga, TN, offering a full kitchen with range oven and refrigerator. The community features laundry facilities and a BBQ grill for resident use.

Location C-Reputation CAmenities D
BBQ AreaFull KitchenLaundryRange OvenRefrigerator

Walk2Campus Chattanooga

Chattanooga, TN
3.0(31)
C-
5.2 mi from campus

Walk2Campus Chattanooga is a fully furnished student housing community in Chattanooga, TN, offering in-unit washer and dryer in a smoke-free environment. The property is wheelchair accessible to accommodate students with mobility needs.

Location DReputation B-Amenities D
FurnishedW/D In UnitSmoke FreeWheelchair Accessible

The Edge

Chattanooga, TN
3.0(13)
C-
5.2 mi from campus

The Edge is a fully furnished apartment community in Chattanooga, TN offering in-unit washer and dryer in each unit. The community is smoke free and wheelchair accessible.

Location DReputation B-Amenities D
FurnishedW/D In UnitSmoke FreeWheelchair Accessible

Vue on 5th

Chattanooga, TN
3.0(5)
C-
5.1 mi from campus

Vue on 5th is an apartment community located in Chattanooga, TN, offering residences with in-unit washer and dryer. This community provides a convenient option for students seeking rental housing in the area.

Location DReputation BAmenities D-
W/D In Unit

Fortwood Flats

Chattanooga, TN
C-
4.9 mi from campus

Fortwood Flats is an apartment community located in Chattanooga, TN, offering rental housing for students.

Location C-Reputation B-Amenities D-

One Riverside

Chattanooga, TN
4.0(19)
C
4.3 mi from campus

One Riverside is an apartment community located in Chattanooga, TN, offering rental housing for students.

Location C-Reputation B+Amenities D-

Fitzgerald Apartments

Chattanooga, TN
4.0(1)
B-
Near Chattanooga

This apartment community offers convenient access to student housing options near UTC. The property provides a residential setting for students attending the university.

Location A-Reputation BAmenities D-

University Flats

Chattanooga, TN
5.0(1)
B-
Near Chattanooga

The property offers student housing in close proximity to the university.

Location A-Reputation BAmenities D-
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