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    250 E Acacia St., Brea, CA 92821
    2 BEDS $2,895
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    220 West Central Avenue, Brea, CA 92821
    1 BED $1,725
    2 BEDS $2,005
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    420 La Crescenta Dr, Brea, CA 92823
    1 BED $2,708+
    2 BEDS $3,457+
    3 BEDS $4,449+
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    236-238 S. Poplar Ave., Brea, CA 92821
    STUDIO $1,945
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    601, 613 And 617 East Birch Street, Brea, CA 92821, Brea, CA 92821
    STUDIO $150
    1 BED $2,195
    2 BEDS $2,795+
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    3350 E. Birch Street, Brea, CA 92821
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    4661 Plumosa Drive, Yorba Linda, CA 92886
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    4672 Plumosa Drive, Yorba Linda, CA 92886
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    1320 North Angelina Drive, Placentia, CA 92870
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    3020 Yorba Linda Blvd, Fullerton, CA 92831
    STUDIO $1,748+
    1 BED $1,919+
    2 BEDS $2,724+
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    1942 Deerpark Drive, Fullerton, CA 92831
    STUDIO $2,070
    1 BED $2,188+
    2 BEDS $2,805+
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    1942 Deerpark Drive, Fullerton, CA 92831
    STUDIO $1,950+
    1 BED $2,235+
    2 BEDS $2,715+
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    1942 Deerpark Drive, Fullerton, CA 92831
    STUDIO $2,040+
    1 BED $2,235
    2 BEDS $2,725+
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    1942 Deerpark Drive, Fullerton, CA 92831
    STUDIO $1,975+
    1 BED $2,195+
    2 BEDS $2,800
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    3340 Topaz Ln, Fullerton, CA 92831
    1 BED $1,844+
    2 BEDS $2,623+
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    1401 N. Placentia Ave, Fullerton, CA 92831
    STUDIO $2,172+
    1 BED $2,322+
    2 BEDS $2,883+
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    661 N Rose Dr, Placentia, CA 92870
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    1 BED $2,230+
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    2623 Yorba Linda Blvd, Fullerton, CA 92831
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    1 BED $2,085+
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    1220 Deerpark Drive, Fullerton, CA 92831
    1 BED $2,150+
    2 BEDS $2,700+
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    1261 Deerpark Drive, Fullerton, CA 92831
    1 BED $1,950+
    2 BEDS $2,712+
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    1120 N Placentia, Fullerton, CA 92831
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    1 BED $1,945+
    2 BEDS $2,491+
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    2901 E Nutwood Ave, Fullerton, CA 92831
    STUDIO $1,709+
    1 BED $1,993+
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    2456 Nutwood Ave,, Fullerton, CA 92831
    1 BED $1,662+
    2 BEDS $2,354+
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    150 E Crowther Ave, Placentia, CA 92870
    1 BED $2,465+
    2 BEDS $3,211+
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    501 W Crowther Ave., Placentia, CA 92870
    STUDIO $2,469
    1 BED $2,440+
    2+ BEDS $3,285+
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Average rent in Brea, CA

$2,523/mo Brea, CA average rental price, November 2024
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The average monthly rent of apartments in Brea, CA is $2,523.

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Compared to the national average rent of $1,748, the average rent in Brea, CA is $2,523.

Getting around in Brea, CA

13 /100
Car-Dependent
45 /100
Somewhat Bikeable
Walk Score®: 13, Bike Score®: 45

Frequently asked questions

When were prices and availability in Brea, CA last updated?

Prices and availability in Brea, CA were last updated on 12 Dec 2024.

What are the best apartments in Brea, CA?

The best apartments in Brea, CA are: 250 E Acacia St., HERITAGE PLAZA, Joule La Floresta, Poplar Townhomes and Birch Terrace Apartments.

What is the average rent in Brea, CA?

The average rent in Brea, CA is $2,523. Start your search for apartments in Brea, CA now.

What is the price range for a studio apartment in Brea, CA?

The price range for a studio apartment in Brea, CA is between $1,945 and $2,195. View all studio apartments in Brea, CA.

What is the price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Brea, CA?

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Brea, CA is between $1,725 and $5,198. Browse all available 1-bedroom apartments in Brea, CA now.

What is the price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Brea, CA?

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Brea, CA is between $2,005 and $5,126. Browse and find a 2-bedroom apartment in Brea, CA.

What is the price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Brea, CA?

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Brea, CA is between $2,708 and $5,198. Browse all available 3-bedroom apartments in Brea, CA.

What type of rental buildings are in Brea, CA?

In Brea, 39% of the residents are renting compared to 61% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 32% of Brea’s rentals, 49% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 19% are single-family rentals.

What do typical apartment communities look like in Brea, CA?

The average age of rental buildings in Brea is 35 years old, with 24% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 2 stories, of which all are garden-style apartment communities, 5% are mid-sized buildings, and none are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

What apartment floorplans are common in Brea, CA?

Studio apartments in Brea are around 7% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 48% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 42% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.

Living in Brea, CA

Brea is a small California town that is only about 40 minutes away from downtown Los Angeles. Renters who live in Brea enjoy its small-town charm, excellent public school system and a six-mile drive to nearby Anaheim, where Disneyland Park, Universal Studios Hollywood and other theme parks are located. For those renting apartments in Brea, there are quite a few natural preserves for nature lovers including Carbon Canyon Regional Park and Craig Regional Park. It’s a densely suburban and landscaped area with access to many local restaurants, coffee shops and retail venues that aren’t the typical chain stores. The weather in Brea is another big draw for renters, with mild winters and shorter summers that aren’t too hot.

Renting in Brea, CA

Only about a third of the people living in Brea rent their homes. That makes each apartment in Brea very desirable since there aren’t that many to choose from. Most of rental apartments in Brea are found in two- to three-story buildings that are well-maintained and nearby a variety of amenities, such as coffee shops, restaurants and breweries. In addition, most apartment communities have pools, clubhouses and grilling stations. Some neighborhoods, including Blackstone, downtown Brea and Olina Ranch, Brea are great for biking. Many families rent there since the public schools are so close to rental apartments in Brea. Renters having easy access to Huntington Beach in Los Angeles, which is only about 26 miles away, to enjoy that sunny California beach lifestyle.

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Shopping in Brea, CA

The Brea Mall is one of the most popular places for renters to shop in town. It has four different anchor stores, including Nordstrom, and around 179 shops for renters to explore in an indoor setting, as well as a movie theater and numerous restaurants. For a grocery store and strip mall experience, there is the Brea Plaza Shopping Center which has Kroger and other outdoor retail shops. Renters like to shop locally in Brea Downtown, which has more specialty style stores with clothing boutiques, dining options and entertainment, like the Edwards movie theater and the Brea Improv for comedy acts. For daily grocery runs, some of the most popular options among renters are Amazon Fresh, Whole Foods Market and Albertsons.

Transportation in Brea, CA

Brea is not very walkable — except for the downtown area — so most people living in this small town use their cars to get around. The Orange Freeway is the main highway that runs through Brea. Still, the Orange County Transportation Authority runs a public bus system that goes all throughout Brea with seven different routes. For renters who commute to work, that means it’s easy to navigate this bus system to get into Los Angeles. For domestic and international air travel, there are three airports nearby: Orange County Airport, Ontario Airport and the Los Angeles International Airport, otherwise known as LAX, which is about 48 miles away.

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