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Rental Market Trends in Brea, CA

What is the average rent in Brea, CA?

$2,522/month

Average Rent

727 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+0.2%

Increase in the Last Year

As of March 2026, the average rent in Brea, CA is $2,522 per month. This is 55% higher than the national average rent price of $1,627/month, making Brea one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Brea, you can expect to pay about $2,176 per month for a studio, $2,522 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,927 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,024 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$2,176/month
482 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,522/month
727 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,927/month
1,007 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$3,024/month
725 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$4,055/month
1,365 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$6,412/month
2,588 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Brea, CA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 0.2%, which averages out to $6 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated March 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Brea, CA
Last Updated March 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Brea, CA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
6% $1,001 - $1,500/month
16% $1,501 - $2,000/month
77% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Brea?

Based on current rent prices, Raintree, Glenbrook and Brea-Olinda are the most affordable neighborhoods in Brea.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Raintree
$2,185/month
649 Sq Ft
Glenbrook
$2,389/month
690 Sq Ft
Brea-Olinda
$2,609/month
715 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Brea?

Based on current rent prices, Brea-Olinda, Glenbrook and Raintree are the most expensive neighborhoods in Brea.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Brea-Olinda
$2,609/month
715 Sq Ft
Glenbrook
$2,389/month
690 Sq Ft
Raintree
$2,185/month
649 Sq Ft

Which Brea neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhoods in Brea with the most apartments available are Brea-Olinda, Raintree and Glenbrook .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Brea-Olinda
$2,609/month
715 Sq Ft
Raintree
$2,185/month
649 Sq Ft
Glenbrook
$2,389/month
690 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Brea, CA?

Because the average rent in Brea is $2,522, you’ll want to make about $8,406 per month or $100,872 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Apartment Averages

Raintree

Brea, CA

Brea-Olinda

Brea, CA

Studio
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$2,262/month
One Bedroom
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$2,426/month
Two Bedroom
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$2,897/month
Three Bedroom
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$2,913/month
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650 Tamarack Ave,
Brea, CA 92821

$2,005 - $2,675

Studio - 2 Beds

Property Management Companies in Brea, CA

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  • 10,594

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5 Communities in Brea
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Advanced Real Estate
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  • 11,802

    Units

  • 29

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2 Communities in Brea
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AvalonBay
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  • 70,427

    Units

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1 Community in Brea
Simpson Property Group, LLC
Simpson Property Group, LLC
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  • 23,478

    Units

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1 Community in Brea
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Sunrise Management
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  • 10,200

    Units

  • 38

    Cities

1 Community in Brea
Beach Front Property Management, Inc.
Beach Front Property Management, Inc.
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    Communities

  • 4,037

    Units

  • 38

    Cities

1 Community in Brea
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Lyon Living
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  • 7,724

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  • 25

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1 Community in Brea
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Satellite Management Company
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    Units

  • 17

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1 Community in Brea

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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