Tamarack Gardens Apartments
250 W Central Ave,
Brea, CA 92821
1-2 Beds | $2,140 - $2,990
Rental Market Trends in Brea, CA
What is the average rent in Brea, CA?
$2,486/month
Average Rent
728 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+2.3%
Increase in the Last Year
As of December 2024, the average rent in Brea, CA is $2,486 per month. This is 59% higher than the national average rent price of $1,560/month, making Brea one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Brea, you can expect to pay about $2,180 per month for a studio, $2,486 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,896 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,919 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Brea, CA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 2.3%, which averages out to $57 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Brea, CA
Last Updated December 2024
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
0%
$700 - $1,000/month
7%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
14%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
79%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Brea?
Based on current rent prices, Brea-Olinda is the most affordable neighborhood in Brea.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Brea?
Based on current rent prices, Brea-Olinda is the most expensive neighborhood in Brea.
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Which Brea neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhood in Brea with the most apartments available is Brea-Olinda .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Brea, CA?
Because the average rent in Brea is $2,486, you’ll want to make about $8,286 per month or $99,432 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Brea, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Brea, CA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$2,196/month
$2,196/month
One Bedroom
$2,392/month
$2,392/month
Two Bedroom
$2,858/month
$2,858/month
Three Bedroom
$2,828/month
$2,828/month
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Methodology
† 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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.