
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Isla Vista Neighborhood of Goleta, CA from $800 (54 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Isla Vista area of Goleta.


6587 Cervantes

6561 Del Playa

6653 Del Playa Dr

6736 Sueno Rd

6749 Trigo Rd

6659 Abrego Rd

6599 Madrid Rd

6511 Sabado Tarde

6587 Picasso Rd
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6504 Seville Rd

6509 Seville Rd

The Hive at 6588 Trigo

The Pines

6788 Abrego Rd

The Hive at 6598 Trigo

The Hive at 828 EDM

6531 Del Playa Dr

744 Embarcadero Del Mar

6674 Picasso Rd
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6681 Berkshire Ter

6688 Picasso Rd

The Sweeps

6565 Segovia Rd

6777 Del Playa Dr

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The Aladdin

Seaside

6694 Picasso Rd

Studio Plaza Apartments
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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

6510 Madrid Rd
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French Quarter Apartments

6504 Pardall Rd

Berkshire Terrace

6545 Picasso Rd

6548 Cordoba Rd

Isla Vista

1000 El Embarcadero Rd

Makaha

6510 Sabado Tarde Rd

El Dorado Apartments
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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 | $2,206 | $1,625 | $3,482 |
| Isla Vista 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,091 | $1,425 | $2,980 |
| Isla Vista 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,484 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
| Isla Vista 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,314 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 54 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 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,250. 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 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $1,250 |
| 6587 Cervantes | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3,450 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Isla Vista, CA
As of April 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Isla Vista area is the $2.01 price per square foot Tropicana Gardens Model at Tropicana Student Housing in the in the Downtown Goleta neighborhood starting from $1,760. The second greatest value Isla Vista apartment is the Tahitian 1x1 Model at Tahitian Apartments starting at $1,132 with a $1.77 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tropicana Student Housing | Tropicana Gardens | 3BR,2BA | $2.01 |
| Tahitian Apartments | Tahitian 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| The Wave | 1 bed + 1 bath Upstaris | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
| 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
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Isla Vista?
The cheapest apartment in Isla Vista is The Loop which is listed at $1,399, while the average apartment in Isla Vista costs $19,000.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Isla Vista?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 20 regular apartments in Isla Vista that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Isla Vista?
Cheap apartments in Isla Vista have an average cost of $1,929 which is $17,071 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Isla Vista.
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