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404 E Birch StBrea, CA 92821

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Park View
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Park View

345 S Walnut AveBrea, CA 92821
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111 N Orange Ave
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111 N Orange Ave

111 N Orange AveBrea, CA 92821
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Poplar Village
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Poplar Village

282-286 S Poplar AveBrea, CA 92821
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Park View

341 S Walnut AveBrea, CA 92821
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617 E Birch St
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617 E Birch St

617 E Birch StBrea, CA 92821
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613 E Birch St
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613 E Birch St

613 E Birch StBrea, CA 92821
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110 Juniper St
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110 Juniper St

110 Juniper StBrea, CA 92821
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Walnut Manor
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Walnut Manor

660 S Walnut AveBrea, CA 92821
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Brea 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: July 08, 2025

There are currently 138 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Brea, CA that range in price from $1,740 to $4,235. Tonner Canyon, Brea Chem and West Brea are the neighborhoods that currently have the most 1 Bedroom availability. Here is today's list of the top neighborhoods in Brea with the most available 1 Bedroom apartments:

NeighborhoodAvailable UnitsMedian PriceMin Price
Tonner Canyon38$2,640$1,740
Brea Chem29$2,350$1,740
West Brea28$2,270$1,740
Brea Olinda27$2,640$1,740
Downtown Brea16$2,640$2,069

Largest Available Brea 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Brea, CA is found at 1331 Burwood St in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood and is 950 square feet priced from $1,200. Las Palmas in the Artisan Walk neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 896 square feet and currently listed start at $3,185. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Brea:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
1331 Burwood St1 Bed 1 Bath950 Sq Ft$1,200
Las PalmasPlan A4896 Sq Ft$3,185
The PointeRidley874 Sq Ft$2,640
Avalon Brea PlaceA8-788788 Sq Ft$2,847
GREENHOUSE1x1 B780 Sq Ft$2,313
La Ramada Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath B770 Sq Ft$2,115
Calligraphy Urban ResidencesVellum756 Sq Ft$2,795
Uptown Fullerton11BL750 Sq Ft$2,295
Joule La Floresta11F2A - 11F2E734 Sq Ft$2,891

Cheapest Available Brea 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of July 08, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Brea, CA is the 1 Bed 1 Bath Model starting from $1,200 at 1331 Burwood St in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood. The second most affordable Brea 1 Bedroom is the 1x1 Model at HERITAGE PLAZA starting at $1,740 in the West Brea neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Brea is currently $2,363. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Brea:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
1331 Burwood St1 Bed 1 Bath$1,200
HERITAGE PLAZA1x1$1,740
1600 E. La Habra Blvd1x1$1,750
Parkview Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath$1,895
Nutwood East Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment$1,925
Sycamore VillageOne Bedroom$1,955
GREENHOUSE1x1 A$1,992
La Ramada Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath A$1,995
Sturbridge Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom A$2,006

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Brea Overview

Brea, California is a city located in the northern area of Orange County, California. It is also situated to the southeast of Los Angeles. It is considered to be a part of the greater Los Angeles metropolitan area, and there are lots of Brea apartments available. If you are looking for apartments in Brea, California, learn more about this beautiful town below, and do not hesitate to reach out to a professional who can help you find the right apartment for yourself and your family.

Why live in Brea, CA?

There are lots of reasons why so many people choose to live in Brea, California. For example, the cost of living in Brea is significantly lower than it is in Los Angeles, even though the cities are close by. The weather in Brea is also incredibly nice. Lots of people who enjoy sunshine and warmth come to Brea, particularly to escape the winter. Finally, there are lots of outdoor activities in the local area as well. There are plenty of parks in the surrounding areas, and there are lots of opportunities to go hiking, biking, and fishing. For all of these reasons, lots of people have decided to live in Brea. 

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Getting Around Brea, CA

Walk Score®

66 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

57 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Brea Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Brea with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Brea is at 1331 Burwood St listed at $1,200.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Brea Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Brea is $2,363.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Brea Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Brea is a 950 square feet unit starting from $1,200 at 1331 Burwood St.

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