Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Brainerd Neighborhood of Chattanooga, TN from $700 (28 Rentals)

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Montview Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Montview Apartments

30 Tunnel BlvdChattanooga, TN 37411
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The View at Midtown
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The View at Midtown

3700 Cherryton DrChattanooga, TN 37411
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3 Sheridan Rd

ChattanoogaTN37412
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Missionary View
1 Bedroom Apartments

Missionary View

73 Shallowford RdChattanooga, TN 37404
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Summit East Ridge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Summit East Ridge

3725 Fountain AveChattanooga, TN 37412

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The Oaks at Midtown
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Oaks at Midtown

205 Dellwood PlChattanooga, TN 37411
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Cheapest Available Brainerd Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Brainerd area of Chattanooga, TN is a 2 Beds unit found at East Ridge Flats and Townhomes priced from $899. Sterling Heights Apartments by Callio Properties has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $925. Here are the most affordable Brainerd apartments for rent in Chattanooga, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
East Ridge Flats and TownhomesThe Redbud2BR,2BA$899
Sterling Heights Apartments by Callio Properties1x11BR,1BA$925
Park Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$972
Chateau Royale WestOne Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$975
Chateau Royale Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,025
Equinox at MidtownEcoStudio,1BA$1,065
Ridgeside Flats2 Bedroom / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,089
Summit East RidgeSpruce3BR,1BA$1,260

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brainerd, TN

As of October 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Brainerd area is the $1.01 price per square foot Spruce Model at Summit East Ridge in the in the East Lake neighborhood starting from $1,260. The second greatest value Brainerd apartment is the 1 Beds, 1 Baths Model at Chateau Royale Apartments starting at $1,025 with a $1.03 price per square foot in the Brainerd neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Brainerd apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Summit East RidgeSpruce3BR,1.5BA$1.01
Chateau Royale Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.03
East Ridge Flats and TownhomesThe Redbud2BR,2BA$0.90
Ridgeside Flats2 Bedroom / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.21
Park Village ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.60
Sterling Heights Apartments by Callio Properties1x11BR,1BA$1.39
Chateau Royale WestOne Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.58
Equinox at MidtownEcoStudio ,1BA$2.13

Getting Around the Brainerd Neighborhood in Chattanooga, TN

Walk Score®

56 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

42 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

29 / 100

Some Transit

A few nearby public transportation options

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Brainerd Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Brainerd?

The cheapest apartment in Brainerd is Sterling Heights Apartments by Callio Properties which is listed at $925, while the average apartment in Brainerd costs $5,025.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Brainerd?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 10 regular apartments in Brainerd that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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