Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Brea Neighborhood of Brea, CA from $1,600 (15 Rentals)

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Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Brea area of Brea.

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$2,180 - $2,775
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$2,180 - $2,775

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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Jul 13

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800 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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404 E Birch St
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

404 E Birch St

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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Stonewood Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Stonewood Apartments

410 W Imperial HwyBrea, CA 92821
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property at 3010 Associated Rd

$2,300

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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3010 Associated Rd, Unit Park Ridge

3010 Associated Rd
FullertonCA92835
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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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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 $2,030. Country Woods Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,155. Here are the most affordable Downtown Brea apartments for rent in Brea, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Birchwood Village Apartment HomesOakStudio,1BA$2,030
Country Woods Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,155
Raintree Apartment HomesPlan B1BR,1BA$2,245
Maplewood Apartment HomesPlan B1BR,1BA$2,320
Orange Villa Sr Apts. - 55+ Brea2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Brea, CA

As of June 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Brea area is the $2.95 price per square foot 2x2B Model at Brea Grove Residences in the in the West Brea neighborhood starting from $3,300. The second greatest value Downtown Brea apartment is the 205 E Acacia St Model at 205 E Acacia St, Unit C starting at $2,550 with a $2.43 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.
Brea Grove Residences2x2B2BR,2BA$2.95
205 E Acacia St, Unit C205 E Acacia St2BR,2BA$2.43
Orange Villa Sr Apts. - 55+ Brea2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.52
The PointeMeena1BR,1BA$3.34
Country Woods Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.04
Raintree Apartment HomesPlan B1BR,1BA$3.21
Maplewood Apartment HomesPlan B1BR,1BA$3.31
Birchwood Village Apartment HomesOakStudio ,1BA$4.15

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 $2,155 at Country Woods Apartment Homes.

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 $2,395 at Orange Villa Sr Apts. - 55+ Brea.

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