Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Brea Neighborhood of Brea, CA from $1,600 (32 Rentals)

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613 E Birch St
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

613 E Birch St

613 E Birch StBrea, CA 92821
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641 E Birch St
Studio Apartments

641 E Birch St

641 E Birch StBrea, CA 92821

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bir404
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

bir404

404 E Birch StBrea, CA 92821
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215 S Brea Blvd
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

215 S Brea Blvd

215 S Brea BlvdBrea, 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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Imperial Terrace
2 Bedroom Apartments

Imperial Terrace

430 W Imperial HwyBrea, CA 92821
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Poplar Village
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Poplar Village

282-286 S Poplar AveBrea, CA 92821
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2808 Santiago Rd
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

2808 Santiago Rd

2808 Santiago RdFullerton, CA 92835
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Rolling Hills Manor
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Rolling Hills Manor

1037 Rolling Hills DrFullerton, CA 92835
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2941 Brea Blvd
2 Bedroom Apartments

2941 Brea Blvd

2941 Brea BlvdFullerton, CA 92835

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Cheapest Available Downtown Brea Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Brea area of Brea, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at La Casa Brea Apartments priced from $2,020. Country Woods Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,125. Here are the most affordable Downtown Brea apartments for rent in Brea, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
La Casa Brea ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apt1BR,1BA$2,020
Country Woods Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,125
Maplewood Apartment HomesPlan B1BR,1BA$2,125
Canyon Pines Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath Split Level1BR,1BA$2,145
Birchwood Village Apartment HomesFirStudio,1BA$2,155
Raintree Apartment HomesPlan B1BR,1BA$2,175
Orange Villa Sr Apts. - 55+ Brea2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2,495
Town And CountryTwo Bedroom-Two Bedroom2BR,2BA$2,745
250 E Acacia St.2bd 2ba D2BR,2BA$2,850
The PointeMaya2BR,2BA$3,166

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Brea, CA

As of January 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Brea area is the $2.29 price per square foot Two Bedroom-Two Bedroom Model at Town And Country in the in the West Brea neighborhood starting from $2,745. The second greatest value Downtown Brea apartment is the Maya Model at The Pointe starting at $3,166 with a $2.75 price per square foot in the West Brea neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Brea apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Town And CountryTwo Bedroom-Two Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.29
The PointeMaya2BR,2BA$2.75
Orange Villa Sr Apts. - 55+ Brea2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.63
250 E Acacia St.2bd 2ba D2BR,2BA$3.35
Canyon Pines Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath Den1BR,1BA$3.30
Country Woods Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.00
Maplewood Apartment HomesPlan B1BR,1BA$3.04
Raintree Apartment HomesPlan B1BR,1BA$3.11
La Casa Brea ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apt1BR,1BA$2.89
Birchwood Village Apartment HomesFirStudio ,1BA$4.31

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Brea Apartments

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Brea Apartment is $2,020 at La Casa Brea Apartments.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Brea is starting from $2,445 at Raintree Apartment Homes.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

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