Birchwood Village is a very nice area in Brea and very close to Walmart, Albertson's, 24 hour fitness, and downtown Brea. It is a gated community (does not necessarily mean safe) with nice amentities. I would say it 50% families and 25% college students, 25% living on own. Seems pretty safe, but there have been car break ins. Not much noise at night. \r
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When I first got there, they were very nice and very helpful. I got a studio for $975/month which is cheap in Brea and the size of the studio was good. 500sqft, bathroom, closet, Parking port, kitchen, lanndry facilities (you have to pay), car wash port (you have to pay), swimming pool, fitness facility. They are very quick when it comes to repairs. I had issues with my garbage disposal and bathroom and they were there to fix it within 24hours. \r
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The bad: Once your contract is over...move out. The always increase the price, and if you go month to month you pretty much sold your life to the apartment complex. They keep cha
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