Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Brainerd Neighborhood of Chattanooga, TN from $500 (62 Rentals)

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2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Townhome for Rent

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1438 Vance Rd, Unit C-1

1438 Vance Rd
ChattanoogaTN37421

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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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Monarch Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Monarch Apartments

7700 Aspen Lodge WayChattanooga, 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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Parc 1346
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Parc 1346

1346 Gunbarrel RdChattanooga, TN 37421
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The Shallowford
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Shallowford

7510 Shallowford RdChattanooga, 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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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 Studio unit found at The Grove at Hickory Valley priced from $825. Lily Grace South has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $899. Here are the most affordable East Brainerd apartments for rent in Chattanooga, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Grove at Hickory Valley0x1SStudio,1BA$825
Lily Grace South1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$899
Park Ridge ApartmentsWonderful 1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$924
Spring Creek Gardens1 Bedroom 1 Bath Home with 611 Square Feet of L...1BR,1BA$925
Bridgeway Chattanooga Apartment HomesBlackBurn1BR,1BA$975
Equinox at MidtownKnox - 1 Bed1 Bath1BR,1BA$985
Courts at Waterford1x11BR,1BA$987
MAA HamiltonThe DahliaStudio,1BA$988
MAA Heritage ParkThe Birch1BR,1BA$1,013
Dogwood Place2 Bed, 2 Bath 60%2BR,2BA$1,019

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Brainerd, TN

As of July 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the East Brainerd area is the $1.15 price per square foot Hamilton Model at Cannondale Court in the in the Marimont neighborhood starting from $1,843. The second greatest value East Brainerd apartment is the Two Bedroom Two + Half Bathroom Townhome Model at Revere at Hamilton Place starting at $1,499 with a $1.07 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$1.15
Revere at Hamilton PlaceTwo Bedroom Two + Half Bathroom Townhome2BR,2.5BA$1.07
Parc 1346Three bedroom3BR,2BA$1.25
The Collection WiltshireEberly3BR,2.5BA$1.38
Hawthorne at the CrestBluff2BR,2BA$1.34
Scenic Ridge2 BEDROOM2BR,2BA$0.95
Forest Hill Villas Apartment HomesThe Casetta2BR,2BA$1.38
The EmeryTwo Bedroom | Two Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.39
Dogwood Place2 bed, 1 Bath 60%2BR,1BA$1.12
Equinox at MidtownKnox - 1 Bed1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.30

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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 The Grove at Hickory Valley listed at $825.

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 $1,019 at Dogwood Place.

What is the most affordable East Brainerd Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap East Brainerd Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Dogwood Place and starts from $1,096.

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