Student Housing in Brea, CA
$2,365+/unit
Fees may apply215 S Brea Blvd
$4,300/unit
Fees may apply2437 Sanabria Ln
$2,695/unit
Fees may apply250 E Acacia St
$1,550+/unit
Fees may apply3050 E Imperial Hwy
$2,347+/unit
Fees may applyAvalon Brea Place
$1,780+/unit
Fees may applyBirchwood Village Apartment Homes
$2,035+/unit
Fees may applyCountry Hills Apartment Homes
$2,095+/unit
Fees may applyCountry Woods Apartment Homes
$2,919+/unit
Fees may applyJoule La Floresta
$2,020+/unit
Fees may applyLa Casa Brea Apartments
$1,795/unit
Fees may applyStonewood Apartments
$2,745/unit
Fees may applyTown And Country Apts
About Student Housing in Brea
Brea is a small Orange County city directly north of Fullerton, positioned in the hills along the 57 freeway. Its student housing market is primarily composed of Cal State Fullerton students who get priced out of Fullerton proper or prefer the quieter suburban environment. OCTA buses connect Brea to CSUF, and the Brea Mall area has apartment options. Rents are competitive with Fullerton for similar unit quality.
Best Neighborhoods for Students in Brea
Near Brea Boulevard (Main Corridor)
The most practical student area — bus access to CSUF and local shopping. Mix of apartments and smaller complexes.
Near Imperial Highway
More affordable housing options further from the commercial center. Car-dependent for most daily needs.
Getting Around Brea as a Student
Here's what you need to know about getting around Brea.
Public Transit
OCTA buses connect Brea to CSUF and Fullerton with reasonable service. Not as frequent as closer-to-campus options. A car is helpful.
Walking and Biking
Limited. Brea is suburban and hilly. Not a walkable or bike-commute city for most students.
Parking
Easy and abundant. Standard suburban availability.
Frequently Asked Questions: Student Housing in Brea
Common questions from students searching for housing.
Brea runs $850-$1,150/mo per person — comparable to Fullerton, sometimes slightly cheaper. Reasonable for Orange County.
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