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Brea, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Brea, CA

Pricing Updated: 04/13/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Brea, CA area range in price from $1,840 to $5,019 with an overall median price of $3,775. The three Brea neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are West Brea at $1,840, Downtown Brea at $1,840, and Brea Chem at $1,840. Here is today’s list of the top 5 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Brea Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
West Brea$2,855$1,84087
Downtown Brea$2,885$1,84078
Brea Chem$4,379$1,84088
Brea Olinda$4,379$1,84093
Tonner Canyon$4,379$1,84094

Cheapest Available Brea Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Brea, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at 788 W Lambert Rd in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood priced from $1,300. 1331 Burwood St in the Southeast Los Angeles neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,600. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Brea apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
788 W Lambert Rd1 BED 1 BATH1BR,1BA$1,300
1331 Burwood St1 BED 1 BATH1BR,1BA$1,600
Nutwood East Apartments1 Bedroom Apartment1BR,1BA$1,700

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Brea, CA and Nearby

As of April 13, 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 Two Bedroom-Two Bedroom Model at Town And Country starting at $2,745 with a $2.29 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
Town And CountryTwo Bedroom-Two Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.29
Tamarack Gardens ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.48
Monterey Pines2 bedrooms2BR,1BA$1.81
Idylwood ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.50
Pines ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,2BA$2.52
1331 Burwood St1 BED 1 BATH1BR,1BA$1.68
El Dorado ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.44
788 W Lambert Rd1 BED 1 BATH1BR,1BA$1.86
North Pointe VillasThe Capri1BR,1BA$2.58

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Frequently Asked Questions about Brea

What type of rentals are currently available in Brea?

There are currently 419 Apartments for Rent in Brea, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,300 to $5,106. There are also 33 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Brea ranging from $1,100 to $6,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Brea?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Brea ranges from $1,100 to $6,500 with an average monthly rent of $4,268.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money

Written by: Amber Kanuckel

With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting

Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD

While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.

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How Your Move-In Inspection Can Protect Your Security Deposit

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

If you’re anything like most people, housing costs represent a huge chunk of your monthly budget. On top of that, moving can be both a stressful and expensive affair.