Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 22, 2026
Average rent in
Brea, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on August 22, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Brea
$2,982/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Brea is $2,982 per month as of August 2026. This is 55% above the national average rent, or $1,057 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Brea
37
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Brea rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Brea, CA
Average rent prices in Brea have decreased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 4% 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 $2,916, whereas a house costs $3,850. 1-bedroom apartments in Brea run $2,880 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,600.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,100 |  4% | 6% | |
1 bedroom | $2,872 | 2% | 4% | |
2 bedroom | $3,352 | 2% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $3,500 | 4% | 9% | |
4 bedroom | $5,150 | 5% | 26% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Hillside | $3,015 | |
Olinda Ranch | $3,032 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,916 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,747 | 19% | No Change | |
Houses | $3,850 | 2% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,600 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
6%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,872
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
4%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,352
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$3,500
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
9%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,150
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
26%
Hillside
Average rent
$3,015
Olinda Ranch
Average rent
$3,032
Apartments
Average rent
$2,916
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,747
Last 30 days
19%
Houses
Average rent
$3,850
Last 30 days
2%
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
55%higher than the national median
15%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Brea, CA is 35% higher than the median rent in Avocado Heights, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,206
5%$2,450
16%$3,157
9%$2,650
2%$2,250
$3,125
12%$2,705
$2,399
4%$2,497
1%$2,224
8%$2,395
18%$2,875
9%Discover rentals in Brea, CA
2d ago
Verified
220 W Central Ave, Brea, CA 92821
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,765–$2,065
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Condo for rent in Brea
636 E Birch St #E, Brea, CA 92821
2 beds
1 bath
$2,795
$2,650
Price drop
Condo for rent
Available Jul 31
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Brea
2 beds
1 bath
$2,665
Apartment for rent
4d ago
250 E Acacia St, Brea, CA 92821
2 beds
2 baths
$2,695
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
185 S State College Blvd, Brea, CA 92821
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,815–$4,160
Price drop
Apartment for rent
1d ago
100 Pointe Dr, Brea, CA 92821
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,741–$3,415
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Brea
1 bed
1 bath
$2,930
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Brea
1 bed
1 bath
$2,650
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
220 W Central Ave, Brea, CA 92821
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,765–$2,065
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
185 S State College Blvd, Brea, CA 92821
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,815–$4,160
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Brea
2 beds
2.5 baths
$3,095
$2,995
Price drop
Condo for rent
6h ago
Apartment for rent in Brea
Studio
1 bath
$2,185
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
185 S State College Blvd, Brea, CA 92821
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,815–$4,160
Price drop
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
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Brea
1 bed
1 bath
$1,995
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Apartment for rent in Brea
1 bed
1 bath
$2,130
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
185 S State College Blvd, Brea, CA 92821
Studio–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,815–$4,160
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Brea
2 beds
2.5 baths
$3,095
$2,995
Price drop
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Brea
1 bed
1 bath
$1,995
Apartment for rent
6h ago
Apartment for rent in Brea
Studio
1 bath
$2,185
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 $2,982 per month as of August 15, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Brea?
Average rent prices in Brea have decreased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 4% 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 $1,057 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 $119,000/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).