Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Brainerd Neighborhood of Chattanooga, TN from $500 (24 Rentals)

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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 Studio unit found at Lily Grace South priced from $649. Park Ridge Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $924. Here are the most affordable East Brainerd apartments for rent in Chattanooga, TN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lily Grace SouthStudioStudio,1BA$649
Park Ridge ApartmentsCozy 1 Bed 1 Bathroom Apartment1BR,1BA$924
Courts at Waterford1x11BR,1BA$937
MAA HamiltonThe DahliaStudio,1BA$982
The Grove at Hickory Valley1x1A1BR,1BA$1,040

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Brainerd, TN

As of May 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Brainerd area is the $1.28 price per square foot Audubon Model at Cannondale Court in the in the Marimont neighborhood starting from $2,050. The second greatest value East Brainerd apartment is the 2 Bed 2.5 Bath Model at Glen Ridge Townhomes starting at $1,500 with a $1.11 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 CourtAudubon3BR,2.5BA$1.28
Glen Ridge Townhomes2 Bed 2.5 Bath2BR,2.5BA$1.11
Reserve at CreeksideThree Bedroom - Premium3BR,2BA$1.40
Ashford VillasThe Sarfino2BR,2BA$1.47
Forest Hill VillasThe Casetta2BR,2BA$1.41
Scenic Ridge1 BEDROOM1BR,1BA$1.18
MAA Heritage ParkThe Willow2BR,2BA$1.14
Dogwood Place ApartmentsWonderful 2 Bedroom Apartment2BR,1BA$1.43
The EmeryTwo Bedroom | One Bathroom2BR,1BA$1.44
Parc 1346One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.36

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East Brainerd, Chattanooga, TN

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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 Lily Grace South listed at $649.

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 $1,092 at Scenic Ridge.

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 $1,490.

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