Cheap Apartments for Rent in Brea, CA from $1,100 (25 Rentals)

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Maple Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Maple Apartments

731 Maple StLa Habra, CA 90631
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Hillside Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Hillside Apartments

921 N Hillside StLa Habra, CA 90631
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Cypress Terrace
1 Bedroom Apartments

Cypress Terrace

861 N Cypress StLa Habra, CA 90631
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Norwood Apartments
2 Bedroom Apartments

Norwood Apartments

971 N Walnut StLa Habra, CA 90631
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Greenwood Villa
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Greenwood Villa

551 W Greenwood AveLa Habra, CA 90631
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Palm Court
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Palm Court

1741 E La Habra BlvdLa Habra, CA 90631
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Villa Plumosa
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Villa Plumosa

4672 Plumosa DrYorba Linda, CA 92886
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La Habra Gardens
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

La Habra Gardens

1801 E La Habra BlvdLa Habra, CA 90631
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Las Lomas Gardens
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Las Lomas Gardens

900 Las Lomas DrLa 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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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Brea, CA

Pricing Updated: 05/04/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Brea, CA area range in price from $1,950 to $5,101 with an overall median price of $4,057. The three Brea neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Downtown Brea at $1,970, West Brea at $1,970, and Brea Olinda at $1,950. 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$2,895$1,97095
West Brea$3,564$1,970106
Brea Olinda$4,184$1,950116
Brea Chem$4,823$1,950111
Tonner Canyon$4,823$1,950122

Cheapest Available Brea Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Brea, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 1331 Burwood St in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood priced from $1,600. Nutwood East Apartments in the Clementine neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,634. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Brea apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
1331 Burwood St1 BED 1 BATH1BR,1BA$1,600
Nutwood East Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1,634
Sycamore VillageStudioStudio,1BA$1,825
Bradford Terrace Senior Apartments1 Bedroom, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,850
La Habra Hills ApartmentsLa Habra Hills 0x1Studio,1BA$1,880

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brea, CA

As of May 04, 2025 the best value apartment in the Brea area is the $2.40 price per square foot Plan 1 Model at University Heights in the in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood starting from $4,100. The second greatest value Brea apartment is the 2 bedrooms Model at Monterey Pines starting at $1,995 with a $1.81 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.
University HeightsPlan 12BR,3.5BA$2.40
Monterey Pines2 bedrooms2BR,1BA$1.81
Idylwood ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.61
Sand Castle Apartments2BR/2BA2BR,2BA$2.60
Monte Vista Manor Apartments2 bed2BR,1BA$2.63
1331 Burwood St1 BED 1 BATH1BR,1BA$1.68
250 S Monte Vista St, Unit 2250 S Monte Vista St2BR,2BA$2.69
Stonewood ApartmentsTown House2BR,1.5BA$2.66
El Dorado ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.58
Pines ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.72

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Brea Overview

Brea, California is a city located in the northern area of Orange County, California. It is also situated to the southeast of Los Angeles. It is considered to be a part of the greater Los Angeles metropolitan area, and there are lots of Brea apartments available. If you are looking for apartments in Brea, California, learn more about this beautiful town below, and do not hesitate to reach out to a professional who can help you find the right apartment for yourself and your family.

Why live in Brea, CA?

There are lots of reasons why so many people choose to live in Brea, California. For example, the cost of living in Brea is significantly lower than it is in Los Angeles, even though the cities are close by. The weather in Brea is also incredibly nice. Lots of people who enjoy sunshine and warmth come to Brea, particularly to escape the winter. Finally, there are lots of outdoor activities in the local area as well. There are plenty of parks in the surrounding areas, and there are lots of opportunities to go hiking, biking, and fishing. For all of these reasons, lots of people have decided to live in Brea. 

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Getting Around Brea, CA

Walk Score®

66 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

57 / 100

Bikeable

Some bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Brea Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Brea?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Brea is at Sycamore Village listed at $1,825.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Brea Apartment is $1,600 at 1331 Burwood St.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Brea is starting from $1,995 at Monterey Pines.

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