1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Brea, CA (170 Rentals)

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800 S Brea BlvdBrea, CA 92821
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345 S Walnut AveBrea, 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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341 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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111 N Orange Ave
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111 N Orange Ave

111 N Orange AveBrea, 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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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: August 25, 2026

There are currently 218 available 1 Bedroom apartment units from neighborhoods all over Brea, CA that range in price from $1,765 to $4,276. Tonner Canyon, Brea Chem and Brea Olinda 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 Canyon54$2,845$1,765
Brea Chem46$2,776$1,765
Brea Olinda43$2,785$1,765
West Brea41$2,769$1,765
Downtown Brea34$2,830$2,184

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 885 square feet priced from $2,965. 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 $2,784. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Brea:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
Las PalmasPlan A3885 Sq Ft$2,965
The PointeRidley874 Sq Ft$2,784
Avalon Brea PlaceA12-836836 Sq Ft$3,073
La Ramada Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath B770 Sq Ft$1,980
Summerwood Apartment Homes11B750 Sq Ft$2,335
Uptown Fullerton11BL750 Sq Ft$2,475
El Dorado ApartmentsOne Bedroom750 Sq Ft$2,100
bir4041bd + 1ba745 Sq Ft$2,000
The LakeThe Placid744 Sq Ft$2,570
Joule La Floresta11F2A to 11F2E734 Sq Ft$3,126

Cheapest Available Brea 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of August 25, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Brea, CA is the 1x1 Model starting from $1,765 at HERITAGE PLAZA in the West Brea neighborhood. The second most affordable Brea 1 Bedroom is the Augusta National Model at Emerald Isle - 55+ starting at $1,850 in the The Canyon neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Brea is currently $2,554. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Brea:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
HERITAGE PLAZA1x1$1,765
Emerald Isle - 55+Augusta National$1,850
Nutwood East Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment$1,940
Piccadilly SquareOne Bedroom$1,950
Sycamore VillageOne Bedroom$1,955
La Habra Hills Apartments1 Bedroom$1,985
bir4041bd + 1ba$2,000
La Ramada Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath B$2,080
The HomesteadPlan A$2,095
El Dorado ApartmentsOne Bedroom$2,100

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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 $1,765.

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

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Brea is $2,554.

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

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Brea is a 885 square feet unit starting from $2,965 at Las Palmas.

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