Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on February 21, 2026

Average rent in
Brea, CA

Last updated on February 21, 2026

Last updated on February 21, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Brea, CA is $2,948. This is +55%, or $1,048, higher than the national average.

$2.94

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,948

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Total rentals

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As of February 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Brea, CA is $2,948. This is +55%, or $1,048, higher than the national average.

$2.94

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

3%
50%
43%
3%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000

Households

63%
37%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Brea, CA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Brea, CA have increased by 2% in the last month and have remained the same in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Brea, CA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Brea, CA is $2,850. A 1-bedroom apartment in Brea, CA costs about $2,802 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,465. Houses for rent in Brea, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $4,347.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,775

No Change

4%

2 bedroom

$3,219

7%

1%

3 bedroom

$3,800

5%

10%

4 bedroom

$4,450

1%

4%

Studio

$2,136

No Change

1%

Studio

Average rent

$2,136

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

1%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,775

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,219

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,800

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,450

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Brea, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

Compare rent prices in Brea, CA to other cities

Median rent prices in Brea, CA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Avocado Heights, CA.

Brea

Median rent price$2,948
increased by55%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,250
increased by18%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Brea, CA is 31% higher than the median rent in Avocado Heights, CA.

More data insights and reports

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