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Brea, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Brea, CA

Pricing Updated: 09/15/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Brea, CA area range in price from $1,425 to $4,748 with an overall median price of $3,935. The three Brea neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are West Brea at $1,425, Downtown Brea at $1,900, and Brea Chem at $1,425. Here is today’s list of the top 5 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Brea Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
West Brea$2,860$1,42581
Downtown Brea$2,905$1,90057
Brea Chem$4,638$1,42587
Brea Olinda$4,638$1,42589
Tonner Canyon$4,638$1,42598

Cheapest Available Brea Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Brea, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at HERITAGE PLAZA in the West Brea neighborhood priced from $1,425. 3050 E Imperial Hwy in the Brea Chem neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,550. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Brea apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
HERITAGE PLAZA1x11BR,1BA$1,425
3050 E Imperial HwyStudio + 1 BathStudio,1BA$1,550
Sturbridge Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom A1BR,1BA$1,733

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brea, CA

As of September 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Brea area is the $2.29 price per square foot 2 Beds, 1.5 baths Model at Montclaire Apartments in the in the Clementine neighborhood starting from $2,500. The second greatest value Brea apartment is the Plan E Model at Casa Madrid Apartment Homes starting at $2,835 with a $2.70 price per square foot in the Southeast Los Angeles 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.
Montclaire Apartments2 Beds, 1.5 baths2BR,1.5BA$2.29
Casa Madrid Apartment HomesPlan E2BR,1.5BA$2.70
THE STREAMS2x2 A2BR,2BA$2.64
Monte Vista Manor Apartments2 bed2BR,1BA$2.63
Citrus Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.82
Villa Monaco Apartments1 Bedroom Upstairs1BR,1BA$2.73
El Dorado ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.50
Pines ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.60
Sturbridge Village ApartmentsOne Bedroom A1BR,1BA$2.61
1600 E. La Habra Blvd1x11BR,1BA$2.54

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Frequently Asked Questions about Brea

What type of rentals are currently available in Brea?

There are currently 417 Apartments for Rent in Brea, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,425 to $4,748. There are also 49 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Brea ranging from $1,250 to $10,000.

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 $1,250 to $10,000 with an average monthly rent of $3,882.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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