Rent in Brea, CA
Across Brea's 3 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $3,057 a month, with figures from $2,510–$3,469. The highest typical rent is in 92823 ($3,469) and the lowest in 92821 ($2,510). 2 ZIPs have ZIP-level figures from HUD or Census; the other 1 uses the county Fair Market Rent. Owner-occupied homes in Orange County pay about 0.66% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,580 | $2,091–$2,580 | 3 |
| 1 bed | $2,475 | $1,942–$2,610 | 3 |
| 2 beds | $3,057 | $2,510–$3,469 | 3 |
| 3 beds | $3,500 | $2,754–$4,153 | 3 |
| 4 beds | $3,500 | $3,500–$4,964 | 3 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Brea ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Brea, CA?
- About $3,057 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $2,510–$3,469. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Brea, CA?
- About $2,475 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $1,942–$2,610. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Brea, CA?
- About $3,500 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $2,754–$4,153. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Brea, CA?
- About $2,580 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $2,091–$2,580. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Brea, CA?
- About $3,500 a month: the median of the typical rents in 3 ZIP codes, which range from $3,500–$4,964. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Brea ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 92823 has the highest typical rent at $3,469 a month, and 92821 the lowest at $2,510.
- What is the property tax rate in Brea, CA?
- Owner-occupied homes in Orange County pay a typical 0.66% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Brea rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).