Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Brainerd Neighborhood of Chattanooga, TN from $500 (47 Rentals)

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Monarch Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Monarch Apartments

7700 Aspen Lodge WayChattanooga, TN 37421
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Laurel Ridge Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Laurel Ridge Apartments

4715 Bonny Oaks DrChattanooga, TN 37416
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The Shallowford
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Shallowford

7510 Shallowford RdChattanooga, TN 37421

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Reserve at Creekside
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Reserve at Creekside

1340 Reserve WayChattanooga, TN 37421
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Glen Ridge Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Glen Ridge Townhomes

6901-6961 Glen Errol WayChattanooga, TN 37412
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New Castle Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

New Castle Apartments

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 Courts at Waterford priced from $880. MAA Hamilton has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $888. Here are the most affordable East Brainerd apartments for rent in Chattanooga, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Courts at Waterford1x11BR,1BA$880
MAA HamiltonThe RoseStudio,1BA$888
Lily Grace South1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$899
Spring Creek Gardens1 Bedroom 1 Bath Home with 611 Square Feet of L...1BR,1BA$925
The Grove at Hickory Valley0x1LStudio,1BA$963
MAA Heritage ParkThe Birch1BR,1BA$963
Bridgeway Chattanooga Apartment HomesBlackBurn1BR,1BA$975
Monarch Apartments1A1BR,1BA$977
Arden Landing Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,025
Elements of Chattanooga1 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,065

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Brainerd, TN

As of June 09, 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 Three bedroom Model at Parc 1346 starting at $1,595 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the Marimont 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
Parc 1346Three bedroom3BR,2BA$1.14
Ledford at Hamilton PlaceEdith Ln 2/1.52BR,1.5BA$1.03
Ashford Villas Apartment HomesThe Sarfino2BR,2BA$1.35
Scenic Ridge1 BEDROOM PREMIUM1BR,1BA$1.20
Revere at Hamilton PlaceTwo Bedroom Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.22
The EmeryTwo Bedroom | Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.39
The ShallowfordThe Amberley (A1)1BR,1BA$1.43
Monarch Apartments1A1BR,1BA$1.30
MAA Heritage ParkThe Birch1BR,1BA$1.38

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 MAA Hamilton listed at $888.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Brainerd Apartment is $880 at Courts at Waterford.

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 $1,099 at Arden Landing 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 Arden Landing Apartments and starts from $1,399.

Expert Rental Resources

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A Local Expert’s Guide To the Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Chattanooga, TN

Written by: Catrina Cowart

Hi, I'm Catrina, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Chattanooga. Today, I'd love to talk to you about a gem of a city: Chattanooga, Tennessee.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

Written by: Robin Stewart

Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.

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Neighborhood and Market Insights: How to Choose the Right Area to Rent

Written by: Robin Stewart

Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.