
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the West Brea Neighborhood of Brea, CA from $1,100 (36 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the West Brea area of Brea.


HERITAGE PLAZA

480 N State College Blvd

Raintree Apartment Homes

Birchwood Village Apartment Homes

Country Woods Apartment Homes

Tamarack Gardens Apartments

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Town And Country

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Orange Villa Sr Apts. - 55+ Brea

La Casa Brea Apartments

Poplar Townhomes

Brea Woods Senior Apartments

Monterey Pines

Vista Del Plaza Apartments

bir404
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Maplewood Apartment Homes

Birch Terrace Apartments

215 S Brea Blvd

Stonewood Apartments

1001 E Stearns Ave, Unit 14

Villa Monaco Apartments

North Pointe Villas

Summerwood Apartment Homes

Brooklake
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110 Cielo Pl

Maple Apartments

Spring Pointe

Palm Court

La Habra Gardens

Rolling Hills Manor

North Hills Apartments

1600 E. La Habra Blvd

Valencia Park Apartments
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West Brea, Brea, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in West Brea?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Brea Studio Apartments | $2,255 | $2,015 | $3,230 |
| West Brea 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,596 | $1,765 | $3,500 |
| West Brea 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,225 | $2,045 | $10,000+ |
| West Brea 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,077 | $2,855 | $3,300 |
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There are currently 36 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the West Brea Neighborhood of Brea, CA.
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1600 E. La Habra Blvd | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,750 |
| HERITAGE PLAZA | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,765 |
| bir404 | 1bd + 1ba | 1BR,1BA | $2,000 |
| Raintree Apartment Homes | Plan A | Studio,1BA | $2,015 |
| Villa Monaco Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,095 |
| Maplewood Apartment Homes | Plan A | Studio,1BA | $2,105 |
| Tamarack Gardens Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2,180 |
| North Pointe Villas | The Capri | 1BR,1BA | $2,295 |
| Brooklake | 1BR/1BA | 1BR,1BA | $2,375 |
| Orange Villa Sr Apts. - 55+ Brea | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brea Grove Residences | 2x2B | 2BR,2BA | $2.95 |
| Casa Madrid Apartment Homes | Plan E | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.73 |
| Canyon Pines Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.74 |
| Orange Villa Sr Apts. - 55+ Brea | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.52 |
| Country Woods Apartment Homes | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $2.93 |
| La Casa Brea Apartments | Two Bedroom Apt | 2BR,1BA | $2.86 |
| Villa Monaco Apartments | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $2.76 |
| bir404 | 1bd + 1ba | 1BR,1BA | $2.68 |
| Tamarack Gardens Apartments | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $3.11 |
| 1600 E. La Habra Blvd | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.54 |
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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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