Travel Nursing in Chattanooga, TN

Travel nursing in Chattanooga, TN — what it costs to live there and 3 furnished places to stay.

Housing in Chattanooga

3 furnished rentals available for travel nurses.

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Cost of living in Chattanooga

Prices in Tennessee run 8% lower overall.

CategoryIndexvs national
Overall91.98% lower
Housing79.121% lower
Utilities72.128% lower
Groceries and goods96.24% lower
Services95.15% lower

Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.

Rent in Chattanooga

UnitMonthlyMeasure
Studio$1,240HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
One bedroom$1,300HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
Two bedroom$1,440HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
Three bedroom$1,810HUD Fair Market Rent 2025, utilities included
Typical asking rent, all sizes$1,523Zillow Observed Rent Index 2025

Licensing

Tennessee is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so an active multistate license covers you here. A single-state license from elsewhere does not.

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Common questions

Do I need a Tennessee nursing license?
Tennessee is a Nurse Licensure Compact state, so an active multistate license covers you here. A single-state license from elsewhere does not.
Is Chattanooga expensive for travel nurses?
Against the national average, Tennessee runs utilities 28% below and housing 21% below. The rest, groceries and goods and services, sits within a few points of average. (BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024, where 100 is the national average.)
What is rent for a travel nurse in Chattanooga?
The market rate for a one-bedroom in Chattanooga is $1,300 a month (HUD Fair Market Rent, 2025, utilities included). CircleRN lists 3 furnished places here.