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5700 Roper StEast Ridge, TN 37412
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East Brainerd, Chattanooga, TN Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Brainerd Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Brainerd area of Chattanooga, TN is a 1 Bed unit found at Lily Grace South priced from $899. The Grove at Hickory Valley has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $905. Here are the most affordable East Brainerd apartments for rent in Chattanooga, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lily Grace SouthOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$899
The Grove at Hickory Valley0x1LStudio,1BA$905
Park Ridge ApartmentsCozy 1 Bed 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$924
Spring Creek Gardens1 Bedroom 1 Bath Home with 611 Square Feet of L...1BR,1BA$925
MAA HamiltonThe Magnolia1BR,1BA$963
MAA Heritage ParkThe Birch1BR,1BA$968
Courts at Waterford1x11BR,1BA$985
Equinox at MidtownSolstice1BR,1BA$985
Dogwood Place ApartmentsWonderful 2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$993
District at Hamilton PlaceWhite Birch1BR,1BA$1,069

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Brainerd, TN

As of January 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Brainerd area is the $1.25 price per square foot Hamilton Model at Cannondale Court in the in the Marimont neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value East Brainerd apartment is the 2 BEDROOM Model at Scenic Ridge starting at $1,373 with a $1.05 price per square foot in the Tyner neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Brainerd apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cannondale CourtHamilton3BR,2.5BA$1.25
Scenic Ridge2 BEDROOM2BR,2BA$1.05
Lennox Commons Apartments by Callio PropertiesThe Walnut - 2x2.52BR,2.5BA$1.40
Arden Landing Apartments3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom3BR,2BA$1.29
Glen Ridge Townhomes69422BR,2BA$1.13
Dogwood Place ApartmentsWonderful 2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.09
Ledford at Hamilton Place2/1.52BR,1.5BA$1.35
The EmeryTwo Bedroom | One Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.46
MAA HamiltonThe Magnolia1BR,1BA$1.39
MAA Heritage ParkThe Birch1BR,1BA$1.35

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East Brainerd, Chattanooga, TN

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Among cities in Tennessee for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Brainerd Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in East Brainerd?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in East Brainerd is at The Grove at Hickory Valley listed at $905.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Brainerd Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Brainerd Apartment is $899 at Lily Grace South.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Brainerd Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Brainerd is starting from $993 at Dogwood Place Apartments.

What is the most affordable East Brainerd Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap East Brainerd Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Courts at Waterford and starts from $1,391.

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