Apartments for Rent in Brea, CA

Prices and availability in Brea, CA were last updated on 17 Oct 2026.

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

The average rent in Brea, CA is $2,523.

The price range for a studio apartment in Brea, CA is between $2,195 and $3,000.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Brea, CA is between $1,765 and $3,844.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Brea, CA is between $2,045 and $4,888.

The price range for a 3-bedroom apartment in Brea, CA is between $2,754 and $4,562.

In Brea 40% of the housing is rented out compared to 60% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 38% of Brea's apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 43% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 19% are single-family rentals.

The average age of rental buildings in Brea is 32 years old, with 35% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 3 stories, of which all are garden-style apartment communities, 20% are mid-sized buildings, and none are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

Studio apartments in Brea are around 6% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 50% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 41% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.