East Ridge, TN 293 Apartments for Rent

“I want a one-way ticket down to Tennesee / I'm leaving immediately / Chattanooga - here I come!” (– Glen Miller)

East Ridge is a small town in Hamilton County, Tennessee. It’s bordered by Georgia and the Chattanooga River and its population is about 21,000 people. Located right in the scenic South, it offers wonderful excursions all around the region. The beautiful mountains, placid lakes and exciting family attractions like the Chattanooga History Museum and the Chattanooga Zoo make sure that visitors and residents alike enjoy their time in East Ridge!

Moving to East Ridge

About 39 percent of homes here are apartments for rent and with a 9 percent vacancy rate you shouldn't have too much trouble finding an apartment. It’s a lovely, pretty and serene area that has a great school system and a super low cost of living. The median home sale is an incredibly low $83,700! That’s about half the median for the United States, which is around $153,800. Make sure you bring all your necessary paperwork when you are viewing apartments. Your landlord or broker will want to see your ID, proof of income, references, credit history and any additional documents they require. You should also be prepared to put up first and last month's rent as well as an additional security deposit in some cases. Remember this can make the difference between landing your dream apartment and having to let it go!

Living in East Ridge

East Ridge is a quiet city with a lot of open space and room to spread out. There is an Amtrak station 4 miles away in Chattanooga that provides access to the rest of the state and neighboring cities. There are a number of community colleges nearby. The average commute time is fairly low and most people drive themselves to work every day. The weather is mild in the winter but quite hot in the summertime. 

It's not only outdoors and commuting from East Ridge. In recent years, the town opened up its own museum to inform about area history and culture -- the East Ridge History Center. It's also home to its own city library, which offers a great selection of books and tapes - as well as educational programs from children.