What's the average rent in Brea, CA?

Rental Market Trends in Brea, CA

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SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of May 2026, the average rent in Brea, CA is $2,700 per month, which is 41% higher than the national average rent of $1,910 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$2,700

-2.5%-$68 decrease month-over-month

-10.0%-$300 decrease year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

APARTMENTS

$2,377

HOUSES

$3,650

TOWNHOUSES

$4,495

As of May 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Brea, CA at $2,377 per month, while townhomes are the most expensive at $4,495 per month. Houses average $3,650 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,290
2 Bedrooms	$2,798
3 Bedrooms	$3,745
4 Bedrooms	$4,700
All	$2,700

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Brea, CA is $2,290 per month, followed by $2,798 for a 2 bedroom rental, $3,745 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $4,700 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	—
2 Bedrooms	$2,675
3 Bedrooms	$4,495
4 Bedrooms	$4,700
All	$4,495

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 2 bedroom townhome in Brea, CA is $2,675 per month, followed by $4,495 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $4,700 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,295
2 Bedrooms	$2,950
3 Bedrooms	$1,550
4 Bedrooms	$4,500
All	$2,400

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Brea, CA is $2,295 per month, followed by $2,950 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $1,550 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $4,500 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,500
2 Bedrooms	$2,700
3 Bedrooms	$3,800
4 Bedrooms	$4,700
All	$3,650

As of May 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Brea, CA is $1,500 per month, followed by $2,700 for a 2 bedroom house, $3,800 for a 3 bedroom house, and $4,700 for a 4 bedroom house.