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Brea, CA

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A great community for shoppers and outdoorsy types alike.

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Brea is a small city positioned roughly halfway between Anaheim and Pomona, and 40 minutes away from Downtown LA as well as Huntington Beach. Retail attracts people from all over southern California to visit Brea’s several shopping centers, with the Brea Mall forming the centerpiece.

The city borders several large nature preserves, including Carbon Canyon Regional Park and Craig Regional Park, giving residents ample opportunities to get out and enjoy nature. The schools in town get top marks, making apartments in Brea a very attractive option for families.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Brea, CA is $2,228 for a studio, $2,539 for one bedroom, $2,894 for two bedrooms, and $2,936 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Brea has increased by 3.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,539/month
739 Sq Ft
House
$5,323/month
2,467 Sq Ft
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Transportation

66

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

57

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Olinda Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

671 Students

8
out of 10

Falcon Academy of Science and Technology

Public

Grades K-6

527 Students

8
out of 10

Mariposa Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

557 Students

7
out of 10

Brea Country Hills Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

516 Students

7
out of 10

Laurel Elementary School

Public

Grades K-6

7
out of 10

Brea Junior High

Public

Grades 7-8

907 Students

7
out of 10

Brea-Olinda High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,681 Students

8
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Craig Regional Park
  • Fullerton Arboretum
  • La Habra Historical Museum
  • Children's Museum at La Habra
  • Schabarum Regional Park

Airports

  • John Wayne/Orange County
  • Ontario International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.