Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 7, 2026
Average rent in
Brea, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 7, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Brea
$3,303/mo
16%vs previous year
The average rent in Brea is $3,303 per month as of July 2026. This is 69% above the national average rent, or $1,353 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Brea
38
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Brea rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Brea, CA
Average rent prices in Brea have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 16% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Brea, CA
Rent prices in Brea vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Brea is $3,159, whereas a house costs $4,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Brea run $3,130 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,680.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,175 | 3% |  10% | |
1 bedroom | $3,092 | 2% | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $3,550 | 5% | 12% | |
3 bedroom | $4,362 | No Change | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $4,300 | 3% | 14% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Hillside | $3,126 | |
Olinda Ranch | $2,864 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,159 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,850 | 26% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,500 | 5% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,600 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,175
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
10%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$3,092
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,550
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
12%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,362
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,300
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
14%
Olinda Ranch
Average rent
$2,864
Hillside
Average rent
$3,126
Apartments
Average rent
$3,159
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,850
Last 30 days
26%
Houses
Average rent
$4,500
Last 30 days
5%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,600
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.
How does rent in Brea, CA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Brea and Avocado Heights by all bedroom counts and property types.
Brea
69%higher than the national median
8%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Brea, CA is 84% higher than the median rent in Avocado Heights, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,800
32%$2,395
23%$3,457
3%$2,708
2%$2,600
$2,550
21%$2,705
11%$2,062
8%$2,595
5%$2,422
10%$2,895
14%$2,527
12%Discover rentals in Brea, CA
5d+ ago
Olinda Ranch house for rent in Brea
440 Tangerine Pl, Brea, CA 92823
1 bed
1 bath
$1,400
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
220 W Central Ave, Brea, CA 92821
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,650–$2,045
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Brea
2 beds
1 bath
$2,520
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Brea
2 beds
1 bath
$2,550
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
185 S State College Blvd, Brea, CA 92821
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,816–$4,520
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
100 Pointe Dr, Brea, CA 92821
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,736–$3,389
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Brea
1 bed
1 bath
$2,850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Brea
1 bed
1 bath
$2,570
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
220 W Central Ave, Brea, CA 92821
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,650–$2,045
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
185 S State College Blvd, Brea, CA 92821
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,816–$4,520
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Brea
1 bed
1 bath
$2,155
Apartment for rent
1d ago
100 Pointe Dr, Brea, CA 92821
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,736–$3,389
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
185 S State College Blvd, Brea, CA 92821
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,816–$4,520
Price drop
Apartment for rent
16h ago
272 S Poplar Ave, Brea, CA 92821
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,200–$3,700
Apartment for rent
16h ago
252 S Poplar Ave, Brea, CA 92821
3 beds
3 baths
$3,700
Apartment for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Brea
1446 Beechwood Dr, Brea, CA 92821
3 beds
4 baths
$4,500
House for rent
Available Jul 6
2h ago
Verified
185 S State College Blvd, Brea, CA 92821
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,816–$4,520
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Brea
2 beds
2 baths
$2,740
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Brea
1 bed
1 bath
$2,155
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Brea
641 Buckboard Ct, Brea, CA 92821
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,850
House for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Brea, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Brea rental market.
How much is rent in Brea?
The average rent in Brea is $3,303 per month as of July 4, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Brea?
Average rent prices in Brea have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 16% since last year.
How does Brea rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Brea is 69% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,353 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Brea?
To comfortably afford rent in Brea, you'd need to earn approximately $132,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Brea?
One-bedroom apartments in Brea average around $2,800 per month in 2025, while two-bedroom units average around $3,300 monthly. These figures represent increases of 5.2% and 5.9% respectively from the previous year.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).