Cheap Apartments for Rent near Brea, CA

Incorporated in 1917, Brea is one of the longest-standing communities in Orange County. Brea, named for the Spanish word for “tar,” was originally formed as the city of oil, oranges, and opportunity. Today, Brea is a lively yet close-knit community filled with modern conveniences galore. Brea is considered a local retail hub, thanks to the Brea Mall, Brea Union Plaza, and the many shops in Brea Downtown. Brea boasts an extensive public art program, displaying an array of outdoor sculptures throughout the city. Residents enjoy getting active outdoors, with access to expansive parks like Carbon Canyon Regional Park, Brea Sports Park, and Ted Craig Regional Park. Brea residents also enjoy a small-town sense of community fostered by special events like Brea Fest, July 4th Country Fair, Concerts in the Park, and the many regular events that take place in Brea Downtown. Convenience to the 57 and 90 freeways connects Brea to all of Orange County and beyond.