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606 Maple Ave

BreaCA92821

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Brea, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Brea, CA

Pricing Updated: 01/09/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Brea, CA area range in price from $1,495 to $4,745 with an overall median price of $4,049. The three Brea neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Downtown Brea at $2,015, West Brea at $1,650, and Brea Chem at $1,495. Here is today’s list of the top 5 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Brea Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Brea$2,985$2,01540
West Brea$3,029$1,65067
Brea Chem$4,745$1,49580
Brea Olinda$4,745$1,49571
Tonner Canyon$4,745$1,49588

Cheapest Available Brea Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Brea, CA is a Studio unit found at 3050 E Imperial Hwy in the Brea Chem neighborhood priced from $1,495. Bonnie's Garden Apartments in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,600. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Brea apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
3050 E Imperial HwyStudio + 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,495
Bonnie's Garden Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,600
HERITAGE PLAZA1x11BR,1BA$1,650
Bradford Terrace Senior Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,750
Nutwood East Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1,788

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brea, CA

As of January 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Brea area is the $2.29 price per square foot Two Bedroom-Two Bedroom Model at Town And Country in the in the West Brea neighborhood starting from $2,745. The second greatest value Brea apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Tamarack Gardens Apartments starting at $2,770 with a $2.52 price per square foot in the West Brea neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Brea apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Town And CountryTwo Bedroom-Two Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.29
Tamarack Gardens ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.52
El Dorado ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.47
Idylwood ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.44
THE STREAMS2x2 A2BR,2BA$2.65
GREENHOUSE2x2 A2BR,2BA$2.62
Sand Castle Apartments2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$2.60
Orange Villa Sr Apts. - 55+ Brea2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.63
Monte Vista Manor Apartments2 bed2BR,1BA$2.63
Bonnie's Garden Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.37

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Frequently Asked Questions about Brea

What type of rentals are currently available in Brea?

There are currently 418 Apartments for Rent in Brea, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,495 to $4,745. There are also 53 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Brea ranging from $1,225 to $12,000.

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

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Brea ranges from $1,225 to $12,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,829.

Expert Rental Resources

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.

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Renting with Roommates: Realistic Expectations for Shared Lease

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Given the high costs for housing, I have found that many people are looking for a roommate to share expenses. These arrangements can increase opportunities for more desirable and larger spaces.

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate!