Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 6, 2026
Average rent in
Brea, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 6, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Brea
$2,942/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Brea is $2,942 per month as of October 2026. This is 55% above the national average rent, or $1,042 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Brea
38
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Brea rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Brea, CA
Average rent prices in Brea have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 1% 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 $2,911, whereas a house costs $4,425. 1-bedroom apartments in Brea run $2,870 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,851.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,173 | No Change |  9% | |
1 bedroom | $2,859 | 1% | 11% | |
2 bedroom | $3,835 | 3% | 15% | |
3 bedroom | $3,500 | 1% | 11% | |
4 bedroom | $5,700 | 1% | 12% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Hillside | $2,915 | |
Olinda Ranch | $3,125 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,911 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,950 | 27% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,425 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,173
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
9%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,859
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
11%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,835
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
15%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
11%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,700
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
12%
Olinda Ranch
Average rent
$3,125
Hillside
Average rent
$2,915
Apartments
Average rent
$2,911
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,950
Last 30 days
27%
Houses
Average rent
$4,425
Last 30 days
2%
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
55%higher than the national median
3%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Brea, CA is 51% higher than the median rent in Avocado Heights, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,950
45%$2,575
2%$2,750
18%$2,495
15%$1,900
$2,495
46%$2,620
7%$2,075
8%$2,475
28%$2,395
4%$2,457
9%$2,450
11%Discover rentals in Brea, CA
3d ago
Condo for rent in Brea
345 Mountain Ct #345, Brea, CA 92821
3 beds
2.5 baths
$3,950
Condo for rent
Available Nov 10
21h ago
Verified
185 S State College Blvd, Brea, CA 92821
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,750–$5,320
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
185 S State College Blvd, Brea, CA 92821
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,561–$4,500
Apartment for rent
20h ago
100 Pointe Dr, Brea, CA 92821
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,808–$3,688
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Brea
1 bed
1 bath
$2,960
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Verified
220 W Central Ave, Brea, CA 92821
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,765–$2,065
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
185 S State College Blvd, Brea, CA 92821
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,561–$4,500
Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
185 S State College Blvd, Brea, CA 92821
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,750–$5,320
Apartment for rent
20h ago
100 Pointe Dr, Brea, CA 92821
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,808–$3,688
Price drop
Apartment for rent
11h ago
Verified
185 S State College Blvd, Brea, CA 92821
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,561–$4,500
Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
185 S State College Blvd, Brea, CA 92821
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$3,750–$5,320
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Olinda Ranch apartment for rent in Brea
4 beds
3 baths
$6,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Brea
2045 Chevy Chase Dr, Brea, CA 92821
3 beds
2 baths
$4,100
House for rent
11h ago
Verified
185 S State College Blvd, Brea, CA 92821
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,561–$4,500
Apartment for rent
4h ago
250 E Acacia St, Brea, CA 92821
2 beds
2 baths
$2,695
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Brea
1 bed
1 bath
$2,305
$2,155
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
215 S Brea Blvd, Brea, CA 92821
Studio
1 bath
$2,300
Apartment 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 $2,942 per month as of October 3, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Brea?
Average rent prices in Brea have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.
How does Brea rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Brea is 55% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,042 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 $118,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Brea?
February offers the lowest rents in Brea with approximately 8% savings compared to November's peak prices. July and December are less competitive months with lower demand, making them good alternatives for apartment hunting.
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).