What's the average rent in Brea, CA?

Rental Market Trends in Brea, CA

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of September 2026, the average rent in Brea, CA is $2,718 per month, which is 40% higher than the national average rent of $1,948 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$2,718

0.9%$23 increase month-over-month

2.4%$63 increase year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

APARTMENTS

$2,586

HOUSES

$4,250

TOWNHOUSES

$3,900

As of September 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Brea, CA at $2,586 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $4,250 per month. Townhomes average $3,900 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,292
2 Bedrooms	$2,820
3 Bedrooms	$3,990
4 Bedrooms	$5,300
All	$2,718

As of September 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Brea, CA is $2,292 per month, followed by $2,820 for a 2 bedroom rental, $3,990 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $5,300 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	—
2 Bedrooms	$3,300
3 Bedrooms	$3,900
4 Bedrooms	$4,700
All	$3,900

As of September 2026, the average rent for a 2 bedroom townhome in Brea, CA is $3,300 per month, followed by $3,900 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $4,700 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,200
2 Bedrooms	$2,600
3 Bedrooms	$3,495
4 Bedrooms	—
All	$2,295

As of September 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Brea, CA is $2,200 per month, followed by $2,600 for a 2 bedroom apartment, and $3,495 for a 3 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,500
2 Bedrooms	$2,795
3 Bedrooms	$4,089
4 Bedrooms	$5,300
All	$4,250

As of September 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Brea, CA is $1,500 per month, followed by $2,795 for a 2 bedroom house, $4,089 for a 3 bedroom house, and $5,300 for a 4 bedroom house.