Cheap Homes for Rent in the Downtown Brea Neighborhood of Brea, CA from $1,800 (4 Rentals)

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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Brea, CA

As of July 09, 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 PointeRidley1BR,1BA$3.15
Country Woods Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.04
Avalon Brea PlaceA1-5341BR,1BA$5.30
Maplewood Apartment HomesPlan AStudio ,1BA$4.36
Raintree Apartment HomesPlan AStudio ,1BA$4.03
Birchwood Village Apartment HomesOakStudio ,1BA$4.23

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Brea

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Brea?

There are currently 76 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Brea, CA with pricing that ranges from $2,015 to $5,330. There are also 7 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Brea ranging from $2,800 to $3,995.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Downtown Brea?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Downtown Brea ranges from $2,800 to $3,995 with an average monthly rent of $3,397.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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