Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Brea Chem Neighborhood of Brea, CA from $1,300 (25 Rentals)

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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Poplar Townhomes

236-238 S Poplar AveBrea, CA 92821

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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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404 E Birch StBrea, CA 92821
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

215 S Brea Blvd

215 S Brea BlvdBrea, CA 92821
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Brea Chem, Brea, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Brea Chem Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Brea Chem area of Brea, CA is a Studio unit found at 3050 E Imperial Hwy priced from $1,395. HERITAGE PLAZA has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,650. Here are the most affordable Brea Chem apartments for rent in Brea, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
3050 E Imperial HwyUnit 1 Studio + 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,395
HERITAGE PLAZA1x11BR,1BA$1,650
Raintree Apartment HomesPlan AStudio,1BA$1,920
Birchwood Village Apartment HomesOakStudio,1BA$1,975
Country Hills Apartment HomesPlan AStudio,1BA$2,015

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brea Chem, CA

As of April 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Brea Chem area is the $2.79 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Den Model at Canyon Pines Apartments in the in the West Brea neighborhood starting from $3,220. The second greatest value Brea Chem apartment is the Plan D Model at Maplewood Apartment Homes starting at $2,790 with a $2.79 price per square foot in the West Brea neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Brea Chem apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Canyon Pines Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath Den2BR,2BA$2.79
Maplewood Apartment HomesPlan D2BR,2BA$2.79
Orange Villa Sr Apts. - 55+ Brea2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.52
Uptown Fullerton21AM2BR,1BA$3.28
The PointeMeena1BR,1BA$3.30
Tamarack Woods Apartment Homes2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.25
bir4041BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.81
Country Woods Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.06
Tamarack Gardens ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.13
La Casa Brea ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apt1BR,1BA$2.89

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Brea Chem Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Brea Chem?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Brea Chem is at 3050 E Imperial Hwy listed at $1,395.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Brea Chem Apartment is $1,650 at HERITAGE PLAZA.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Brea Chem is starting from $2,045 at HERITAGE PLAZA.

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