
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Isla Vista Neighborhood of Goleta, CA from $800 (56 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Isla Vista area of Goleta.


Tahitian Apartments

6587 Cervantes

6561 Del Playa

6653 Del Playa Dr

6736 Sueno Rd

6511 Sabado Tarde

6587 Picasso Rd

6504 Seville Rd

6749 Trigo Rd
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6659 Abrego Rd

6599 Madrid Rd

6509 Seville Rd

The Hive at 6588 Trigo

The Pines

6674 Picasso Rd

6788 Abrego Rd

The Hive at 6598 Trigo

The Hive at 828 EDM

6531 Del Playa Dr
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744 Embarcadero Del Mar

The Sweeps

6688 Picasso Rd

6681 Berkshire Ter

6777 Del Playa Dr

6565 Segovia Rd

La Loma Apartments

The Aladdin

Seaside

6694 Picasso Rd
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Studio Plaza Apartments

Skyview Apartments

776 Camino Del Sur

6581 Trigo Rd

Silverwood Townhouses

6656 Picasso Rd

Zaza Apartments

Sea View Apartments

Penthouse Apartments

6529 Del Playa Dr
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6510 Madrid Rd

French Quarter Apartments

6504 Pardall Rd

Berkshire Terrace

The Wave

1000 El Embarcadero Rd

Makaha

Isla Vista

6545 Picasso Rd

6548 Cordoba Rd
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Isla Vista, Goleta, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Isla Vista?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isla Vista Studio Apartments | $2,302 | $1,535 | $3,070 |
| Isla Vista 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,358 | $1,625 | $3,706 |
| Isla Vista 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,325 | $1,425 | $5,300 |
| Isla Vista 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,846 | $1,350 | $10,000+ |
| Isla Vista 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,314 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 56 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Isla Vista Neighborhood of Goleta, CA.
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Cheapest Available Isla Vista Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Isla Vista area of Goleta, CA is a Studio unit found at The Loop priced from $1,050. Breakpointe Coronado has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,853. Here are the most affordable Isla Vista apartments for rent in Goleta, CA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Loop | STUDIO - Affordable | Studio,1BA | $1,050 |
| Breakpointe Coronado | Breakpointe 1x1B | 1BR,1BA | $1,853 |
| Tahitian Apartments | 1x1 SHORT TERM LEASE ONLY AVALIABLE NOW | 1BR,1BA | $2,995 |
| 6587 Cervantes | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3,450 |
| One Mosaic Apartments | 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $5,300 |
| 6561 Del Playa | 3BR/2.0BA | 3BR,2BA | $10,250 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Isla Vista, CA
As of March 02, 2026 the best value apartment in the Isla Vista area is the $5.58 price per square foot 2BR/2BA Model at One Mosaic Apartments in the in the Downtown Goleta neighborhood starting from $5,300. The second greatest value Isla Vista apartment is the Tropicana Gardens Model at Tropicana Student Housing starting at $1,760 with a $2.01 price per square foot in the Downtown Goleta neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Isla Vista apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Mosaic Apartments | 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $5.58 |
| Tropicana Student Housing | Tropicana Gardens | 3BR,2BA | $2.01 |
| Tahitian Apartments | 1x1 SHORT TERM LEASE ONLY AVALIABLE NOW | 1BR,1BA | $5.35 |
| 6587 Cervantes | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $6.27 |
| Breakpointe Coronado | Coronado 1x1A | 1BR,1BA | $3.34 |
| The Loop | STUDIO - Double | Studio ,1BA | $3.60 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Isla Vista Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Isla Vista Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Isla Vista Apartment is $1,399 at The Loop.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Isla Vista Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Isla Vista is starting from $1,409 at The Loop.
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