What is the average apartment size in East Brainerd, Chattanooga, TN?

The average size for a East Brainerd, Chattanooga, TN apartment is 1,082 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in East Brainerd?

As of Sep / 2026, the average rent in East Brainerd is $1,640 per month, a 1.25% increase from last years average of $1,620.

What is the average apartment size in East Brainerd?

The typical apartment in East Brainerd offers about 1,082 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

East Brainerd, Chattanooga, TN Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in East Brainerd?

The typical rent budget in East Brainerd ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 56% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in East Brainerd?

In East Brainerd, 36% of households rent while 64% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 03, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in East Brainerd is $1,640, a 1.25% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,620.

One-bedroom apartments provide 831 square feet for $1,381, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-bedroom units at $1,707 offer 1,157 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,443 sq ft) for $2,057, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in East Brainerd, Chattanooga, TN

Last updated: October 03, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,640	1,082 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,381	831 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,707	1,157 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,057	1,443 sq. ft.

East Brainerd, Chattanooga, TN rent trends

Rental prices in East Brainerd, Chattanooga, TN have increased by 1.25% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,620 to $1,640.

What's the typical rent budget in East Brainerd, Chattanooga, TN?

The largest share of rentals in East Brainerd, Chattanooga, TN (56%) 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?

Murray Hills $1,190/month

Vaden Village $1,197/month

Brainerd Hills $1,226/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,480/month.

Most expensive neighborhoods in East Brainerd?

Hill City $1,843/month

Avondale $1,929/month

Belleau Woods $2,065/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	$2,065
Avondale	$1,929
Hill City	$1,843
Kingsridge	$1,680
Woodland Height	$1,666
East Brainerd	$1,633
Fort Wood - Lincoln Park	$1,590
Meadow Trace	$1,585
Martin Luther King	$1,575
Ashwood	$1,518
Boulevard Trails	$1,518
Hamilton	$1,507
Spring Valley	$1,454
Hamilton Acres	$1,450
Audubon	$1,417
Red Bank	$1,353
Lake Hills	$1,312
Brainerd Hills	$1,226
Vaden Village	$1,197
Murray Hills	$1,190

Chattanooga | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in East Brainerd is 8% higher than in Ashwood

$1,633

East Brainerd rent is 1% lower than Chattanooga average

Average Rent $1,633

$1,518

Ashwood rent is 7% lower than Chattanooga average

Average Rent $1,518

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.