636 E Birch St, Brea, CA 92821
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FOR RENT

$2,650/mo

Original price: $2,795
  • 2 Beds
  • 1 Bath
  • 800 sqft

636 E Birch St, Brea, CA 92821

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Home Highlights

Apartment
No Pets
$2,650 deposit

Local Information

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  • Schools1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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About this House

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2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom condo with 2 parking spaces located near Downtown Brea

APG Properties - DRE#01525202

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Welcome to this bright and updated 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom condo located in the desirable Birch Lane gated community, just minutes from Downtown Brea, The Brea Mall, dining, entertainment, and easy 57 Freeway access.

Open living and dining area with all-new interior paint
Wood laminate flooring throughout (no carpet!)
Updated kitchen featuring generous cabinet space and an included refrigerator
Bedrooms & Bath: Spacious bedrooms with custom closet shelving, paired with a full bathroom with a floating vanity and shower/tub combination.
Large private balcony deck offering great views
In-unit washer and dryer combination machine
Central heating and air conditioning
Parking: 2 assigned parking spaces within the gated lot
Brea Olinda Unified School District.

NON-SMOKING HOME

$2,650 Security Deposit can be paid in two payments.

This home is generally pet restricted, however there may be exceptions under federal or state law.

AVOID RENTAL SCAMS - APG Properties is the property manager for the owner.

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- For your security, Please do not give anyone money or sign a contract with anyone other than APG Properties.
- Applications are only accepted through our website.

This Property is offered by APG Properties DRE #01525202
Equal Opportunity Housing. We accept all sources of income.

RENTAL CRITERIA FOR APPLICANTS:
Credit Score: Each Applicant must have a credit score of at least 675
No Evictions
Rental History: Each Applicant should have no more than one late rent payment in the past 12 months, with verifiable rental history for the last three years, confirmed directly with landlords
Employment Duration: Each Applicant must have been employed in their current position for at least 12 months
Income Requirement: NET combined group income must be at least 3 times the monthly rent. Applicants utilizing housing vouchers must demonstrate income sufficient to meet their portion of the rent, in line with the voucher program's guidelines.
Income Verification: Income is verified through the most recent 3 months pay stubs and W-2 forms, directly confirmed with the employer.
Self-employed applicants must provide At least two years of signed personal and business tax returns for verification and/or any verifiable 1099's or K-1 forms.
No Co-signers: We are not accepting cosigners at this property
Complete the Pet Screening information, if you have pet(s), no pet(s), or Assistance Animal(s).Some property application requirements may vary. Please see the property posting on our website for specific information.

Gated Community

Details for 636 E Birch St

Days on Market

Days on Market: 46 days on Trulia

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1978
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Apartment

Rental Terms, Policies & Fees

Lease Term: Contact For DetailsDeposit: $2,650
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Costs and Fees

Required monthly rent & fees
  • Base rent
    $2,650/mo
Required one-time fees
  • Security deposit
    $2,650
  • Application fee
    Contact for details
  • Administrative fee
    Contact for details
Pricing is subject to change. All calculations are estimates and provided for informational purposes only. Actual amounts may include additional mandatory or optional fees. Please consult the community manager for a complete breakdown of all rental costs.
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Rental Market Trends in Brea

Last updated Sep 2026
Trulia Rent Estimate$2,641/mo
Average rent
$2.72K
$23MoM
Available listings
73
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What Locals Say about Brea

At least 324 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 92 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 90 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 84 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 83 % Say car is needed

  • 80 % Say parking is easy

  • 78 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 78 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 71 % Say it's quiet

  • 70 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 70 % Say kids play outside

  • 69 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 66 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 60 % Say there's wildlife

  • 59 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 51 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 41 % Say there are community events

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    "I like to live in this area for the lovey downtown. shopping, rests, mall and parks . It is clean, safety, and holidays time feels frita d warm. "
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    "Brea exposition cars , country event, both in Brea downtown. Two ice a year . LSO, FOR JULY 4 event in the park."
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  • Njeanino
    "Good schools, lots of families, several parks nearby, large mall, lots of restaurants, movie theater"
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  • Fflores3834
    "Great area and community. Small town feel,great location with all amenities anyone would desire . Blue collar city with middle class feel. Freeway friendly and commute to most major areas reasonable ."
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  • Jessica Arias
    "The is a great neighborhood with an amazing community. Brea is a very safe city to live in with great shops and restaurants. Dog friendly community. "
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  • Fflores3834
    "Safe and quiet neighborhood. Well maintained area, self contained with nice downtown area, mall, shopping restaurant variety with accessible, reliable medical care options nearby . "
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  • Paula M.
    "I see owners walking their dogs often and everyone seems very friendly and they pick up after their dogs."
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  • Trufashionaddict
    "Lots of dog walkers in Brea. The neighborhood is safe has walking trails that many people take advantage of."
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  • Carolina G.
    "Safest nerighboor I know. Good Schools and good environment to grow up in. Schools are very diverse. "
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  • Srnava88
    "4th of July celebration; Halloween event; concerts in the park; movies in the park; car show for Father’s Day; farmers market"
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  • Mayte A.
    "I shop and dine in Brea. It’s very well kept and there are many community engagement events for neighbors to meet."
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  • Noemi E.
    "Brea is a really safe, family friendly city. Its residents are very friendly, city is very clean, and well maintained. "
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  • Erica M.
    "Brea is small and community oriented. People who are starting their family love to live in Brea. Everything is close and nearby. You can walk to the local grocery stores, mall, bank, restaurants. It’s a real nice and clean city to live in. Not populated with homeless people. Schools are great. Life time friends are made. The kids can still play on the streets. Have great nearby trails that people can walk, ride your bike, run, jog, and exercise on the equipment. Great nearby restaurants. "
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  • Rileyandjosie
    "nice parks and many trails. lots of coyotes as well. dog parks just redone this year . local business are dog friendly "
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  • Silvia T.
    "It is so friendly and I love that people are nice and welcoming when they see you. Not like where I have lived before! "
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  • Michelle H.
    "The lack of activity and traffic. It’s a very calm and safe area. Very family oriented as well. They are a lot of families with small children that live around here. Most people go the speed limit. Most people are very friendly and neighborly as well. We love living here. We are close to everything. It’s nice to have a car but you can walk most places. "
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  • Michelle H.
    "It’s one of the most quiet areas I have lived in. Brea is a special place because no matter where you live in brea, you are close to EVERYTHING. "
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  • Chapman.philc
    "I work 40 miles away, so my commute sucks. getting back home with everyone else getting to and from the 57 is the worst part. if you can live here and commute off- hours, you'll like it. "
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  • Kmoralez312
    "Downtown Brea has many events throughout the year for those that live in Brea and surrounding areas can enjoy"
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  • Asangelrick
    "the large parts of grass and walking parts, also the park close, also another community park close by."
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  • Courtney M.
    "We have concerts in the park, all kinds of farmers markets and weekend events on Birch Steet where they close the whole street. Such a quaint city."
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  • Ken
    "It’s a family friendly neighborhood with great schools and parks for kids. All the major stores and markets are local, and the streets and parking lots are logically planned for quick access. "
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  • Matt H.
    "What's not to like? Lots of grass and greenery. Plenty of places that are pet friendly and there's quite a few poop bag dispensers depending where you live. "
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  • Ramonv20
    "Everyone gets along and we all wave on our walks and watch over each other’s homes. Mail has been delivered by mistake and we still get it. "
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  • Kevin F.
    "It’s safe, and everything is conveniently located. Schools are good, very family friendly neighborhoods. "
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  • Cyndilulu
    "A peaceful but fun community with a lot of local eateries, events, parks and more. Very family oriented."
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  • Vivian R.
    "Brea is a quiet, small, nice area to live in. Very conservative. Brea has everything; parks, malls, freeways, nice restaurants, improv, movie theaters, different markets (specially healthy ones), and nice restaurants/bars. It feels safe to walk at night and I personally have never had issues with packages delivered into my home."
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  • TonyL
    "That all dogs are leased but you’ll also see some owners not picking up after their dog. But overall owners are very responsible."
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  • Courtney M.
    "Safe, quiet, wholesome city to live in with a lot of community activities like concerts in the park and Farmer’s Markets downtown. I love it here."
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  • Ramonv20
    "Great place to raise kids, sleepy neighborhood where everyone watches out for everyone. Lots of people out walking and some still don’t lock their doors. "
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  • Tony L.
    "My neighborhood is safe and quite as i live in a small community. Neighbors are nice, polite and very responsible and generally keep to themselves."
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  • Theresa M.
    "Everything is quiet and everyone is friendly. You almost never see trash or animal mess either. Not much to not like. "
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  • Pricilladawson
    "I’m conveniently located just 3 minutes from the 57 Freeway, one minute to Downtown Brea, and two minutes to The Brea mall. This location is the most convenient I’ve ever lived. "
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  • NicoleDavis
    "I love all the nearby shops and boutiques are plenty of eateries not to mention everyone seems so friendly it willing to assist. "
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  • C. Reese
    "Brea is a great place to live. We have every chain and several small restaurants, great shopping, and entertainment, all within a 10 minute drive. The city is well maintained and we have several beautiful parks. "
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  • Vladimir j.
    "Easy. Take the 57 or local roads. Traffic always minimal. Right down town in brea. Near Fullerton, busses run all over. Low crime rate, parking everywhere, nice people. "
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  • Jessicka S.
    "Not much. There are a few events that center around churches but if you aren’t religious, you are left out"
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  • Brinda L. C.
    "I live in Diamond Bar and it is a five minute drive to downtown Brea. We are in Brea at least two to three times a week. "
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  • Ingridcastelo23
    "Brea is a great place to live.It is safe, geared for families, accessible to schools, shopping, churches, malls, and restaurants."
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  • Jennifer B.
    "Downtown Brea has a lot of fun events. That’s where everyone in the neighborhoods go. The holiday/seasonal events are fun too! "
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Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Aug 19, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
PriceChange
$2,650
Price decreased by 5%
Jul 31, 2026
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$2,795
Sep 5, 2024
Source: Zillow Rentals
ListingRemoved
$2,595
Jul 23, 2024
Source: Zillow Rentals
PriceChange
$2,595
Price decreased by 7%
Jul 2, 2024
Source: Zillow Rentals
Listed For Rent
$2,795
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Frequently asked questions about 636 E Birch St

  • What income do you need to rent 636 E Birch St?
    Most landlords look for monthly gross income of about 3× rent, or roughly $95K per year to rent 636 E Birch St in Brea, CA at $2,650/mo.
  • What's the average rent in Brea?
    The average rent in Brea is $2,718 per month.
  • How does the rent for 636 E Birch St compare to similar 2-bedroom apartments in Brea?
    636 E Birch St in Brea, CA rents about 9% below the area average for 2-bedroom apartments in Brea ($2,909/mo).
  • What do residents say about Brea?
    Residents describe Brea, CA as dog-friendly, pedestrian-friendly, and easy to park in. See apartments for rent in Brea, CA.

Affordability

TIP:Try to keep your rent within a third of your gross household income. Learn why in our Renter's Guide.
For this property
$95,400 PER YEAR
is the suggested income
Win over prospective landlords with your smart budgeting. As a good rule of thumb, ideally you would have at least three times your monthly rent in combined household income.

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636 E Birch St, Brea, CA is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 800 sqft apartment built in 1978. 636 E Birch St was listed for rent for $2,650/month on Jul 31, 2026.