
Cheap Homes for Rent in Isla Vista Neighborhood of Goleta, CA from $1,100 (3 Rentals)
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Isla Vista, Goleta, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent a home in Isla Vista?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Isla Vista 2 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,400 | $4,400 | $4,400 |
Isla Vista 3 Bedroom Homes for Rent | $4,862 | $1,110 | $8,900 |
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There are currently 3 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Isla Vista Neighborhood of Goleta, CA.
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Best Value Apartments for Rent in Isla Vista, CA
As of June 05, 2025 the best value apartment in the Isla Vista area is the $4.38 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Model at Arrive Los Carneros II in the in the Downtown Goleta neighborhood starting from $6,230. The second greatest value Isla Vista apartment is the 3 Bedroom + 2 Bath | Arrive I Model at Arrive Los Carneros starting at $5,745 with a $5.29 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. |
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Arrive Los Carneros II | 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath | 3BR,2.5BA | $4.38 |
Arrive Los Carneros | 3 Bedroom + 2 Bath | Arrive I | 3BR,2BA | $5.29 |
One Mosaic Apartments | 2BR/2BA | 2BR,2BA | $5.58 |
Encina Meadows | Monarch | 2BR,1BA | $4.03 |
Tropicana Student Housing | Tropicana Gardens | 3BR,2BA | $2.01 |
Cortona Point | One Bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $5.18 |
The Wave | 1 bed + 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $6.42 |
Tahitian Apartments | The Wave- Fully Furnished One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $6.42 |
6587 Cervantes | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $5.91 |
Breakpointe Coronado | Breakpointe Studio | Studio ,1BA | $5.38 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Isla Vista
What type of rentals are currently available in Isla Vista?
There are currently 190 Apartments for Rent in Isla Vista, CA with pricing that ranges from $1,190 to $19,000. There are also 7 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Isla Vista ranging from $1,110 to $8,900.
What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Isla Vista?
Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Isla Vista ranges from $1,110 to $8,900 with an average monthly rent of $3,487.
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