1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Brea, CA (162 Rentals)

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800 S Brea BlvdBrea, 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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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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Park View

345 S Walnut AveBrea, CA 92821
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404 E Birch StBrea, CA 92821

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215 S Brea Blvd
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215 S Brea Blvd

215 S Brea BlvdBrea, 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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Bonterra
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Bonterra

401 Discovery LnBrea, CA 92821
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Birch Hills
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Birch Hills

255 S Kraemer BlvdBrea, CA 92821
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AMLI Brea
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AMLI Brea

1065 Brea MallBrea, 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 Townhomes
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Poplar Townhomes

236-238 S Poplar AveBrea, CA 92821

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Brea 1 Bedroom Apartment Units with Current Availability by Neighborhood

Availability Confirmed As of: May 27, 2026

There are currently 63 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Brea, CA that range in price from $1,650 to $4,444. 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 Canyon20$2,937$1,650
Brea Chem14$2,906$1,650
West Brea14$2,937$1,650
Brea Olinda10$3,075$1,650
Downtown Brea5$3,115$2,020

Largest Available Brea 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Brea, CA is found at Las Palmas in the Artisan Walk neighborhood and is 896 square feet priced from $3,215. The Pointe in the West Brea neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 874 square feet and currently listed start at $2,857. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Brea:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Las PalmasPlan A4896 Sq Ft$3,215
The PointeRidley874 Sq Ft$2,857
The LakeThe Cove800 Sq Ft$2,400
THE STREAMS1x1 C780 Sq Ft$2,330
GREENHOUSE1x1 B780 Sq Ft$2,317
La Ramada Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath B770 Sq FtCall for Rates
Vista Ridge1+1750 Sq Ft$1,995
Uptown Fullerton11BL750 Sq Ft$2,435
El Dorado ApartmentsOne Bedroom750 Sq Ft$1,950
Villa Monaco Apartments1 Bedroom670 Sq Ft$2,195

Cheapest Available Brea 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of May 27, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Brea, CA is the 1x1 Model starting from $1,650 at HERITAGE PLAZA in the West Brea neighborhood. The second most affordable Brea 1 Bedroom is the 1x1 Model at 1600 E. La Habra Blvd starting at $1,750 in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Brea is currently $2,474. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Brea:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
HERITAGE PLAZA1x1$1,650
1600 E. La Habra Blvd1x1$1,750
Piccadilly SquareOne Bedroom$1,780
Bradford Terrace Senior Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath$1,850
360 E. Erna1 Bed 1 Bath$1,895
Sturbridge Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom A$1,930
El Dorado ApartmentsOne Bedroom$1,950
Sycamore VillageOne Bedroom$1,955
Vista Ridge1+1$1,995
La Casa Brea ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apt$2,020

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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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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 HERITAGE PLAZA listed at $1,650.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Brea is $2,474.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Brea is a 896 square feet unit starting from $3,215 at Las Palmas.

What is the average size for Brea 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?

The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Brea is currently 120 sq ft.

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