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

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538 Wando Dr

ChattanoogaTN37412

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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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Summit East Ridge
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Summit East Ridge

3725 Fountain AveChattanooga, TN 37412

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Missionary View
1 Bedroom Apartments

Missionary View

73 Shallowford RdChattanooga, TN 37404
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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 1 Bed unit found at Chateau Royale West priced from $895. Park Village Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $972. Here are the most affordable Brainerd apartments for rent in Chattanooga, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Chateau Royale West1A1BR,1BA$895
Park Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$972
Sterling Heights Apartments by Callio Properties1x11BR,1BA$975
Chateau Royale Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1,025
Equinox at MidtownEcoStudio,1BA$1,065
Ridgeside Flats2 Bedroom / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1,080
Summit East RidgeCypress2BR,1BA$1,095
404 Homes2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,146
Germantown Gardens2 Bedroom 2 Bath Home; 1278 sq ft w/ w&d hook ups2BR,2BA$1,350

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brainerd, TN

As of July 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Brainerd area is the $1.03 price per square foot 1 Beds, 1 Baths Model at Chateau Royale Apartments in the in the Brainerd neighborhood starting from $1,025. The second greatest value Brainerd apartment is the Cypress Model at Summit East Ridge starting at $1,095 with a $1.12 price per square foot in the East Lake 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.
Chateau Royale Apartments1 Beds, 1 Baths1BR,1BA$1.03
Summit East RidgeCypress2BR,1BA$1.12
404 Homes3 Bedroom3BR,1.5BA$1.55
Ridgeside Flats2 Bedroom / 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.20
Sterling Heights Apartments by Callio Properties1x11BR,1BA$1.47
Park Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.54
Chateau Royale West1A1BR,1BA$1.45
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

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Brainerd Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Brainerd?

The cheapest apartment in Brainerd is Chateau Royale West which is listed at $895, while the average apartment in Brainerd costs $5,670.

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 3 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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