Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Brea Neighborhood of Brea, CA from $1,600 (23 Rentals)

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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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bir404
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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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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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 Raintree Apartment Homes priced from $1,955. Birchwood Village Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,975. Here are the most affordable Downtown Brea apartments for rent in Brea, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Raintree Apartment HomesPlan AStudio,1BA$1,955
Birchwood Village Apartment HomesOakStudio,1BA$1,975
La Casa Brea ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apt1BR,1BA$2,020
bir4041BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2,100
Country Woods Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$2,170

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Brea, CA

As of April 26, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Brea area is the $2.74 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 2 Bath Den Model at Canyon Pines Apartments in the in the West Brea neighborhood starting from $3,170. The second greatest value Downtown Brea 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 Downtown Brea apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Canyon Pines Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath Den2BR,2BA$2.74
Maplewood Apartment HomesPlan D2BR,2BA$2.79
Orange Villa Sr Apts. - 55+ Brea2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.52
The PointeMeena1BR,1BA$3.29
bir4041BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$2.81
Avalon Brea PlaceAM12-7101BR,1BA$4.22
Country Woods Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.06
La Casa Brea ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apt1BR,1BA$2.89
Raintree Apartment HomesPlan AStudio ,1BA$3.91
Birchwood Village Apartment HomesOakStudio ,1BA$4.03

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 Raintree Apartment Homes listed at $1,955.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Brea Apartment is $2,015 at Raintree 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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