Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Brea Neighborhood of Brea, CA from $1,600 (20 Rentals)

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Cheap Apartments in the Downtown Brea area of Brea.

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Monterey Pines
2 Bedroom Apartments

Monterey Pines

222 W Fir StBrea, CA 92821
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Poplar Townhomes
2 Bedroom Apartments

Poplar Townhomes

236-238 S Poplar AveBrea, CA 92821
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bir404
1 Bedroom Apartments

bir404

404 E Birch StBrea, CA 92821
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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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Downtown Brea, Brea, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Brea Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Brea area of Brea, CA is a Studio unit found at The Homestead priced from $1,970. Monterey Pines has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,995. Here are the most affordable Downtown Brea apartments for rent in Brea, CA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The HomesteadPlan FStudio,1BA$1,970
Monterey Pines2 bedrooms2BR,1BA$1,995
215 S Brea BlvdStudioStudio,1BA$2,085
Piccadilly SquareOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2,085
Raintree Apartment HomesPlan B1BR,1BA$2,085

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Brea, CA

As of May 03, 2025 the best value apartment in the Downtown Brea area is the $1.81 price per square foot 2 bedrooms Model at Monterey Pines in the in the West Brea neighborhood starting from $1,995. The second greatest value Downtown Brea apartment is the Town House Model at Stonewood Apartments starting at $2,395 with a $2.66 price per square foot in the West Brea neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Brea apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Monterey Pines2 bedrooms2BR,1BA$1.81
Stonewood ApartmentsTown House2BR,1.5BA$2.66
The PointeCalypso1BR,1BA$2.97
Town And CountryOne Bedroom - One Bath 1x11BR,1BA$2.91
Country Woods Apartment Homes1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.06
Maplewood Apartment HomesPlan B1BR,1BA$3.27
Tamarack Gardens ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$3.06
Raintree Apartment HomesPlan B1BR,1BA$2.98
bir4041BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$3.21
Canyon Pines Apartments1 BDRM/1 BATH SPLIT LEVEL1BR,1BA$3.27

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Brea, Brea, CA

Ranked #5

Among neighborhoods in Brea, CA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

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4.0
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Brea Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Brea?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Brea is at The Homestead listed at $1,970.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Brea Apartment is $2,085 at Piccadilly Square.

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

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

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