Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 23, 2026
Average rent in
Brea, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on May 23, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Brea
$3,017/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Brea is $3,017 per month as of May 2026. This is 55% above the national average rent, or $1,068 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Brea
42
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 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 2% 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 $2,942, whereas a house costs $4,100. 1-bedroom apartments in Brea run $2,942 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,540.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,017 | No Change |  10% | |
1 bedroom | $2,864 | 2% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $3,350 | 1% | 5% | |
3 bedroom | $4,000 | 1% | 3% | |
4 bedroom | $4,897 | 18% | 2% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Hillside | $3,370 | |
Olinda Ranch | $2,947 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,942 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,850 | 20% | No Change | |
Houses | $4,100 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$2,017
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
10%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,864
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,350
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,000
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,897
Last 30 days
18%
Last year
2%
Olinda Ranch
Average rent
$2,947
Hillside
Average rent
$3,370
Apartments
Average rent
$2,942
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$2,850
Last 30 days
20%
Houses
Average rent
$4,100
Last 30 days
1%
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
18%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.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,295
2%$2,402
13%$3,497
9%$2,800
32%$2,300
$2,700
45%$2,702
12%$2,100
29%$2,595
21%$2,380
1%$2,059
10%$2,350
6%Discover rentals in Brea, CA
5d+ ago
Olinda Ranch apartment for rent in Brea
440 Tangerine Pl, Brea, CA 92823
1 bed
1 bath
$1,400
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
220 W Central Ave, Brea, CA 92821
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,650–$2,065
Apartment for rent
4d ago
215 S Brea Blvd, Brea, CA 92821
2 beds
1 bath
$2,460
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Brea
2 beds
1 bath
$2,475
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Brea
183 S Starflower St, Brea, CA 92821
3 beds
2.5 baths
$6,600
House for rent
1h ago
Verified
185 S State College Blvd, Brea, CA 92821
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,615–$4,005
Price drop
Apartment for rent
16h ago
Verified
185 S State College Blvd #6246A, Brea, CA 92821
Studio
1 bath
$3,630
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
100 Pointe Dr, Brea, CA 92821
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,867–$3,495
Apartment for rent
2h ago
Verified
220 W Central Ave, Brea, CA 92821
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,650–$2,065
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
185 S State College Blvd, Brea, CA 92821
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,615–$4,005
Price drop
Apartment for rent
16h ago
Verified
185 S State College Blvd #6246A, Brea, CA 92821
Studio
1 bath
$3,630
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Brea
2 beds
2 baths
$2,840
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
185 S State College Blvd, Brea, CA 92821
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,615–$4,005
Price drop
Apartment for rent
16h ago
Verified
185 S State College Blvd #6246A, Brea, CA 92821
Studio
1 bath
$3,630
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
272 S Poplar Ave, Brea, CA 92821
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,200–$3,700
Apartment for rent
4d ago
252 S Poplar Ave, Brea, CA 92821
3 beds
3 baths
$3,700
Apartment for rent
1h ago
Verified
185 S State College Blvd, Brea, CA 92821
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,615–$4,005
Price drop
Apartment for rent
16h ago
Verified
185 S State College Blvd #6246A, Brea, CA 92821
Studio
1 bath
$3,630
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
272 S Poplar Ave, Brea, CA 92821
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,200–$3,700
Apartment for rent
4d ago
215 S Brea Blvd, Brea, CA 92821
2 beds
1 bath
$2,460
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 $3,017 per month as of May 16, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Brea?
Average rent prices in Brea have increased by 2% 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 $1,068 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 $121,000/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).