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 Studio unit found at Birchwood Village Apartment Homes priced from $2,005. La Casa Brea Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,020. Here are the most affordable Downtown Brea apartments for rent in Brea, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Birchwood Village Apartment HomesOakStudio,1BA$2,005
La Casa Brea ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apt1BR,1BA$2,020
Country Woods Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,125
Raintree Apartment HomesPlan B1BR,1BA$2,170
Avalon Brea PlaceBldgA-S1Studio,1BA$2,292
Orange Villa Sr Apts. - 55+ Brea2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2,495
Town And CountryTwo Bedroom-Two Bedroom2BR,2BA$2,745
Maplewood Apartment HomesPlan C2BR,1BA$2,770
Canyon Pines Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath Den1BR,1BA$2,775
250 E Acacia St.2bd 2ba D2BR,2BA$2,850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Brea, CA

As of January 18, 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 $3,081 with a $2.67 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$2.67
Orange Villa Sr Apts. - 55+ Brea2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.63
Maplewood Apartment HomesPlan C2BR,1BA$3.18
250 E Acacia St.2bd 2ba D2BR,2BA$3.35
Canyon Pines Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath Den1BR,1BA$3.27
Country Woods Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.00
Raintree Apartment HomesPlan B1BR,1BA$3.10
La Casa Brea ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apt1BR,1BA$2.89
Birchwood Village Apartment HomesOakStudio ,1BA$4.09

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Brea Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Brea?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Brea is at Birchwood Village Apartment Homes listed at $2,005.

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 $2,450 at La Casa Brea Apartments.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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