1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Brea, CA (140 Rentals)

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404 E Birch StBrea, 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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111 N Orange Ave
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111 N Orange Ave

111 N Orange AveBrea, CA 92821
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345 S Walnut AveBrea, CA 92821
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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: August 04, 2025

There are currently 198 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Brea, CA that range in price from $1,695 to $4,851. Tonner Canyon, Brea Olinda 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 Canyon52$2,611$1,695
Brea Olinda41$2,559$1,695
West Brea41$2,262$1,695
Brea Chem40$2,472$1,695
Downtown Brea24$2,565$2,069

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 $2,750. 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 $2,606. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Brea:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Las PalmasPlan A4896 Sq Ft$2,750
The PointeWade874 Sq Ft$2,606
La Ramada Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath B770 Sq Ft$2,040
Villa Monaco Apartments1 Bedroom Upstairs760 Sq Ft$2,075
Casa Madrid Apartment HomesPlan A750 Sq Ft$2,125
El Dorado ApartmentsOne Bedroom750 Sq Ft$2,061
Summerwood Apartment Homes11B750 Sq Ft$2,175
Brooklake1BR/1BA741 Sq Ft$2,065
Joule La Floresta11F2A - 11F2E734 Sq Ft$2,764

Cheapest Available Brea 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of August 04, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Brea, CA is the 1x1 Model starting from $1,695 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 $2,411. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Brea:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
HERITAGE PLAZA1x1$1,695
1600 E. La Habra Blvd1x1$1,750
Bradford Terrace Senior Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath$1,850
Parkview Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath$1,895
Sycamore VillageOne Bedroom$1,955
Nutwood East Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment$1,965
R.C. Briarwood Apartment HomesPlan A$2,000
Pines ApartmentsOne Bedroom$2,013
Sturbridge Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom A$2,016

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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 HERITAGE PLAZA listed at $1,695.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Brea is $2,411.

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 $2,750 at Las Palmas.

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