Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Brea Neighborhood of Brea, CA from $1,600 (14 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

bir404

404 E Birch StBrea, 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 Birchwood Village Apartment Homes priced from $2,005. Raintree Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,005. 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
Raintree Apartment HomesPlan AStudio,1BA$2,005
Maplewood Apartment HomesPlan AStudio,1BA$2,075
Stonewood Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom2BR,1BA$2,395
Orange Villa Sr Apts. - 55+ Brea2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2,495

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Brea, CA

As of March 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Brea area is the $2.63 price per square foot 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Orange Villa Sr Apts. - 55+ Brea in the in the West Brea neighborhood starting from $2,495. The second greatest value Downtown Brea apartment is the 2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom Model at Stonewood Apartments starting at $2,395 with a $2.52 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.
Orange Villa Sr Apts. - 55+ Brea2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.63
Stonewood Apartments2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom2BR,1.5BA$2.52
Country Woods Apartment Homes2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.94
The PointeMeena1BR,1BA$3.35
Canyon Pines Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath Den1BR,1BA$2.97
Avalon Brea PlaceA3-6711BR,1BA$4.07
Maplewood Apartment HomesPlan AStudio ,1BA$4.25
Raintree Apartment HomesPlan AStudio ,1BA$4.01
Birchwood Village Apartment HomesOakStudio ,1BA$4.07

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 $2,290 at Birchwood Village 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 Stonewood Apartments.

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