
Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Brea Neighborhood of Brea, CA from $1,500 (7 Rentals)
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3010 Associated Rd, Unit #136

520 Magnolia Ave

520 Magnolia Ave
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Downtown Brea, Brea, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Downtown Brea?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Downtown Brea 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $2,933 | $2,850 | $3,100 |
Downtown Brea 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,295 | $4,295 | $4,295 |
Downtown Brea 4 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,950 | $4,950 | $4,950 |
Browse Homes for Rent in this Neighborhood
There are currently 7 rentals with your search options within a 1 mile radius of the Downtown Brea Neighborhood of Brea, CA.
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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 $1,980. Birchwood Village Apartment Homes has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $2,035. Here are the most affordable Downtown Brea apartments for rent in Brea, CA:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Raintree Apartment Homes | Plan A | Studio,1BA | $1,980 |
Birchwood Village Apartment Homes | Oak | Studio,1BA | $2,035 |
Maplewood Apartment Homes | Plan A | Studio,1BA | $2,100 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Brea, CA
As of July 24, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Brea area is the $2.99 price per square foot Town House Model at Stonewood Apartments in the in the West Brea neighborhood starting from $2,695. The second greatest value Downtown Brea apartment is the Ridley Model at The Pointe starting at $2,477 with a $2.83 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Stonewood Apartments | Town House | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.99 |
The Pointe | Ridley | 1BR,1BA | $2.83 |
215 S Brea Blvd | Two room layout (Third Floor) | 2BR,1BA | $3.03 |
Country Woods Apartment Homes | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR,1BA | $3.00 |
Canyon Pines Apartments | 1 BDRM/1 BATH SPLIT LEVEL | 1BR,1BA | $3.57 |
Raintree Apartment Homes | Plan A | Studio ,1BA | $3.96 |
Maplewood Apartment Homes | Plan A | Studio ,1BA | $4.20 |
Birchwood Village Apartment Homes | Oak | Studio ,1BA | $4.15 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Brea
What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Brea?
There are currently 73 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Brea, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,980 to $3,870. There are also 9 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Brea ranging from $1,595 to $4,950.
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 $1,595 to $4,950 with an average monthly rent of $3,600.
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