Tamarack Gardens Apartments
250 W Central Ave,
Brea, CA 92821
$2,150 - $3,010
1-2 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Brea, CA
What is the average rent in Brea, CA?
$2,519/month
Average Rent
727 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+1.7%
Increase in the Last Year
As of December 2025, the average rent in Brea, CA is $2,519 per month. This is 54% higher than the national average rent price of $1,631/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 $2,158 per month for a studio, $2,519 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,955 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $3,003 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Brea, CA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.7%, which averages out to $44 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Brea, CA
Last Updated December 2025
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
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
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
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.
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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.
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Which Brea neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Brea with the most apartments available are Brea-Olinda, Glenbrook and Raintree .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Brea, CA?
Because the average rent in Brea is $2,519, you’ll want to make about $8,396 per month or $100,752 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.
How does Brea, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Brea, CA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
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$2,266/month
One Bedroom
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$2,422/month
Two Bedroom
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$2,913/month
Three Bedroom
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$2,895/month
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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 November 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.