Cheap Homes for Rent in Downtown Brea Neighborhood of Brea, CA from $2,400 (5 Rentals)

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property at 139 S Poplar Ave

$2,450

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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139 S Poplar Ave, Unit 25

139 S Poplar Ave
BreaCA92821

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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 $2,010. La Casa Brea Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $2,020. Here are the most affordable Downtown Brea apartments for rent in Brea, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Birchwood Village Apartment HomesOakStudio,1BA$2,010
La Casa Brea ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apt1BR,1BA$2,020
Raintree Apartment HomesPlan AStudio,1BA$2,030

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Brea, CA

As of February 20, 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
The PointeMeena1BR,1BA$3.43
Canyon Pines Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath Den1BR,1BA$3.24
Country Woods Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.06
La Casa Brea ApartmentsOne Bedroom Apt1BR,1BA$2.89
Maplewood Apartment HomesPlan AStudio ,1BA$4.40
Birchwood Village Apartment HomesFirStudio ,1BA$4.38
Raintree Apartment HomesPlan AStudio ,1BA$4.06

Frequently Asked Questions about Downtown Brea

What type of rentals are currently available in Downtown Brea?

There are currently 74 Apartments for Rent in Downtown Brea, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,695 to $4,050. There are also 9 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Downtown Brea ranging from $2,450 to $3,450.

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 $2,450 to $3,450 with an average monthly rent of $3,000.

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