Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Brea Chem Neighborhood of Brea, CA from $1,400 (15 Rentals)

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236-238 S Poplar AveBrea, CA 92821

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Cheapest Available Brea Chem Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Brea Chem area of Brea, CA is a Studio unit found at Country Hills Apartment Homes priced from $1,905. The Homestead has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,970. Here are the most affordable Brea Chem apartments for rent in Brea, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Country Hills Apartment HomesPlan AStudio,1BA$1,905
The HomesteadPlan EStudio,1BA$1,970
Raintree Apartment HomesPlan AStudio,1BA$1,995
THE STREAMS1x1 B1BR,1BA$2,024
Piccadilly SquareOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,085

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brea Chem, CA

As of May 15, 2025 the best value apartment in the Brea Chem area is the $3.55 price per square foot Papyrus Model at Calligraphy Urban Residences in the in the West Brea neighborhood starting from $3,415. The second greatest value Brea Chem apartment is the Ridley Model at The Pointe starting at $2,544 with a $2.91 price per square foot in the West Brea neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Brea Chem apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Calligraphy Urban ResidencesPapyrus2BR,2BA$3.55
The PointeRidley1BR,1BA$2.91
Tamarack Woods Apartment Homes2 Bed 1 Bath2BR,1BA$3.24
Country Woods Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.03
THE STREAMS1x1 B1BR,1BA$2.89
Tamarack Gardens ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.06
Maplewood Apartment HomesPlan B1BR,1BA$3.24
Uptown Fullerton11AM1BR,1BA$3.30
Canyon Pines Apartments1 BDRM/1 BATH SPLIT LEVEL1BR,1BA$3.27
215 S Brea BlvdStudioStudio ,1BA$3.48

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Brea Chem, Brea, CA

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Brea Chem Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Brea Chem?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Brea Chem is at Country Hills Apartment Homes listed at $1,905.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Brea Chem Apartment is $2,024 at THE STREAMS.

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

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Brea Chem is starting from $2,560 at Tamarack Woods Apartment Homes.

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