East Brainerd, Chattanooga, TN Rental Market Trends
Last updated: April 15, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau
Highlights
The average rent for an apartment in East Brainerd is $1,622, a 0.39% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,628.
One-bedroom apartments provide 831 square feet for $1,364, balancing privacy and affordability.
Two-beedroom units at $1,700 offer 1,157 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.
Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,443 sq ft) for $1,982, suitable for larger households.
Average rent in East Brainerd, Chattanooga, TN
Last updated: April 15, 2026
| Average Rent | Average Apartment Size | |
|---|---|---|
| All Rentals | $1,622 | 1,082 sq. ft. |
| Studio | n/a | n/a |
| 1 Bed | $1,364 | 831 sq. ft. |
| 2 Beds | $1,700 | 1,157 sq. ft. |
| 3 Beds | $1,982 | 1,443 sq. ft. |
East Brainerd, Chattanooga, TN rent trends
Rental prices in East Brainerd, Chattanooga, TN have decreased by 0.39% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,628 to $1,622.
What's the typical rent budget in East Brainerd, Chattanooga, TN?
The largest share of rentals in East Brainerd, Chattanooga, TN (58%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.
Do most people rent or own in East Brainerd, Chattanooga, TN?
2,439 or 36% of the households in East Brainerd, Chattanooga, TN are renter-occupied while 4,252 or 64% are owner-occupied.
Most affordable neighborhoods in East Brainerd?
Woodmore $1,032/month
Murray Hills $1,170/month
Brainerd Hills $1,177/month
All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,450/month.Most expensive neighborhoods in East Brainerd?
Hill City $1,770/month
Avondale $1,801/month
Belleau Woods $2,105/month
These neighborhoods typically command higher rents due to location, amenities, and demand.Average Rent in Chattanooga, TN By Neighborhood
| Neighborhood | Average Rent |
|---|---|
| Belleau Woods | $2,105 |
| Avondale | $1,801 |
| Hill City | $1,770 |
| Southside Gardens | $1,707 |
| East Brainerd | $1,622 |
| Woodland Height | $1,601 |
| Fort Wood - Lincoln Park | $1,588 |
| Meadow Trace | $1,574 |
| Kingsridge | $1,549 |
| Martin Luther King | $1,528 |
| Ashwood | $1,526 |
| Hamilton Acres | $1,513 |
| Hamilton | $1,464 |
| Spring Valley | $1,440 |
| Audubon | $1,425 |
| Belvoir | $1,327 |
| Red Bank | $1,314 |
| Lake Hills | $1,300 |
| Concord Highland | $1,263 |
| Vaden Village | $1,206 |
| East Ridge | $1,189 |
| Brainerd Hills | $1,177 |
| Murray Hills | $1,170 |
| Woodmore | $1,032 |
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Chattanooga | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood
Rent in East Brainerd is 6% higher than in Ashwood
$1,622
East Brainerd rent is the same as Chattanooga average
Average Rent
$1,622
$1,526
Ashwood rent is 6% lower than Chattanooga average
Average Rent
$1,526
Where this data comes from
The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.
Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all East Brainerd apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.
Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.