Cheap Apartments for Rent in Brea, CA from $1,100 (71 Rentals)

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$2,184 - $2,779
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 19

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800 S Brea BlvdBrea, CA 92821
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property at 828 Lime St

$2,200

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$2,200
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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828 Lime St

BreaCA92821

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3050 E Imperial Hwy
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3050 E Imperial Hwy

3050 E Imperial HwyBrea, CA 92821
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Poplar Townhomes
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Poplar Townhomes

236-238 S Poplar AveBrea, CA 92821
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Monterey Pines
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Monterey Pines

222 W Fir StBrea, CA 92821
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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404 E Birch StBrea, CA 92821
property at 5182 Jay St

$1,375

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$1,375
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 1

5182 Jay St

Yorba LindaCA92886

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property at 528 Sunrise St

$2,300

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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528 Sunrise St, Unit B

528 Sunrise St
PlacentiaCA92870

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Maple Apartments
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Maple Apartments

731 Maple StLa Habra, CA 90631
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Hillside Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hillside Apartments

921 N Hillside StLa Habra, CA 90631
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Cypress Terrace
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Cypress Terrace

861 N Cypress StLa Habra, CA 90631
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Norwood Apartments
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Norwood Apartments

971 N Walnut StLa Habra, CA 90631
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Greenwood Villa
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Greenwood Villa

551 W Greenwood AveLa Habra, CA 90631
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Spring Pointe
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Spring Pointe

900 N Harbor BlvdLa Habra, CA 90631
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Brea, CA

Pricing Updated: 07/25/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Brea, CA area range in price from $1,765 to $28,390 with an overall median price of $4,155. The three Brea neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are West Brea at $1,765, Downtown Brea at $2,015, and Brea Chem at $1,765. Here is today’s list of the top 5 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Brea Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
West Brea$3,077$1,76583
Downtown Brea$3,205$2,01549
Brea Chem$4,831$1,76583
Brea Olinda$4,831$1,76577
Tonner Canyon$4,831$1,76586

Cheapest Available Brea Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Brea, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 1600 E. La Habra Blvd in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood priced from $1,750. HERITAGE PLAZA in the West Brea neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,765. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Brea apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1600 E. La Habra Blvd1x11BR,1BA$1,750
HERITAGE PLAZA1x11BR,1BA$1,765
Sycamore VillageStudioStudio,1BA$1,825
Bradford Terrace Senior Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,850
La Habra Hills ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,905
Emerald IslePine Valley1BR,1BA$1,905
Piccadilly SquareOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,950
Bonnie's Garden Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2,000
bir4041bd + 1ba1BR,1BA$2,000
Villa Monaco Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,095

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brea, CA

As of July 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Brea area is the $2.81 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at 200 W. Olive Ave. in the in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $2,950. The second greatest value Brea apartment is the Plan E Model at Casa Madrid Apartment Homes starting at $2,870 with a $2.73 price per square foot in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Brea apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
200 W. Olive Ave.2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.81
Casa Madrid Apartment HomesPlan E2BR,1.5BA$2.73
Canyon Pines Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.74
Sand Castle Apartments2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$2.65
Bonnie's Garden Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.07
Orange Villa Sr Apts. - 55+ Brea2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.52
850 N Citrus St.2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.82
Villa Monaco Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.76
bir4041bd + 1ba1BR,1BA$2.68
1600 E. La Habra Blvd1x11BR,1BA$2.54

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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 Cheap Brea Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Brea?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Brea is at Sycamore Village listed at $1,825.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Brea Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Brea Apartment is $1,750 at 1600 E. La Habra Blvd.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Brea Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Brea is starting from $2,000 at Bonnie's Garden Apartments.

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