Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Brea Neighborhood of Brea, CA from $1,100 (36 Rentals)

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Town And Country
$2,184 - $2,779
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1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Aug 19

Town And Country

800 S Brea BlvdBrea, CA 92821
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property at 828 Lime St

$2,200

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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828 Lime St

BreaCA92821

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Poplar Townhomes
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Poplar Townhomes

236-238 S Poplar AveBrea, CA 92821
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Monterey Pines
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Monterey Pines

222 W Fir StBrea, CA 92821
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bir404
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

bir404

404 E Birch StBrea, CA 92821

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215 S Brea Blvd
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

215 S Brea Blvd

215 S Brea BlvdBrea, CA 92821
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Stonewood Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Stonewood Apartments

410 W Imperial HwyBrea, CA 92821
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property at 110 Cielo Pl

$2,500

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110 Cielo Pl

La HabraCA90631
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Maple Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Maple Apartments

731 Maple StLa Habra, CA 90631
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Spring Pointe
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Spring Pointe

900 N Harbor BlvdLa Habra, CA 90631
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Palm Court
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Palm Court

1741 E La Habra BlvdLa Habra, CA 90631
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La Habra Gardens
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

La Habra Gardens

1801 E La Habra BlvdLa Habra, CA 90631
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Rolling Hills Manor
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Rolling Hills Manor

1037 Rolling Hills DrFullerton, CA 92835
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North Hills Apartments
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

North Hills Apartments

570 Imperial HwyFullerton, CA 92835
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West Brea, Brea, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available West Brea Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the West Brea area of Brea, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 1600 E. La Habra Blvd priced from $1,750. HERITAGE PLAZA has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,765. Here are the most affordable West Brea apartments for rent in Brea, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1600 E. La Habra Blvd1x11BR,1BA$1,750
HERITAGE PLAZA1x11BR,1BA$1,765
bir4041bd + 1ba1BR,1BA$2,000
Raintree Apartment HomesPlan AStudio,1BA$2,015
Villa Monaco Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,095
Maplewood Apartment HomesPlan AStudio,1BA$2,105
Tamarack Gardens ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,180
North Pointe VillasThe Capri1BR,1BA$2,295
Brooklake1BR/1BA1BR,1BA$2,375
Orange Villa Sr Apts. - 55+ Brea2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2,395

Best Value Apartments for Rent in West Brea, CA

As of July 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the West 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 West Brea apartment is the Plan E Model at Casa Madrid Apartment Homes starting at $2,870 with a $2.73 price per square foot in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for West Brea apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Brea Grove Residences2x2B2BR,2BA$2.95
Casa Madrid Apartment HomesPlan E2BR,1.5BA$2.73
Canyon Pines Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.74
Orange Villa Sr Apts. - 55+ Brea2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$2.52
Country Woods Apartment Homes2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$2.93
La Casa Brea ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Apt2BR,1BA$2.86
Villa Monaco Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.76
bir4041bd + 1ba1BR,1BA$2.68
Tamarack Gardens ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.11
1600 E. La Habra Blvd1x11BR,1BA$2.54

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ApartmentHomeLiving.com is proud to bring you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across California including West Brea, Brea, and the greater Brea area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and easy access to the parks, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, family-friendliness, and other valuable search options. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap West Brea Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom West Brea Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom West Brea Apartment is $1,750 at 1600 E. La Habra Blvd.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom West Brea Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in West Brea is starting from $2,045 at HERITAGE PLAZA.

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