
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Isla Vista, CA (108 Rentals)


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Breakpointe Coronado

6703 Del Playa, Unit OCEANFRONT Room A-2

6555 Del Playa Dr

6520 Cervantes Rd

6503 Pardall Rd

930-936 Camino del Sur

Campus 880

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6587 Cervantes Rd

Skyview Apartments

760 Embarcadero Del Norte

6565 Segovia Rd

Cortona Point

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Arrive Los Carneros

The Wave

Tahitian Apartments

Pacific Oaks

Encina Meadows
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Willow Springs

6703 Del Playa Dr A-1

7636 Hollister Ave, Unit Condo

6581 Del Playa Dr

7620 Hollister Ave

29 Dearborn Pl

251 Ellwood Beach Dr

240 Mathilda Dr

Magnolia

761 Camino Pescadero
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6681 Berkshire Ter

6529 Trigo Rd

Casas De Los Carneros

6533 El Nido Ln

245 Ellwood Beach Dr

462 Linfield Pl

467 Linfield Pl

Casa Ellwood

257 Mathilda Dr

171 Nectarine Ave
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170 Magnolia Ave

876 Embarcadero Del Mar

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6688 Picasso Rd

The Hive at 6588 Trigo

260 Ellwood Beach Dr

6788 Abrego Rd

6754 Abrego Rd

6653 Del Playa Dr

The Hive at 6598 Trigo
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Isla Vista?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isla Vista Studio Apartments | $1,917 | $1,535 | $2,300 |
Isla Vista 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,482 | $1,680 | $10,000+ |
| Isla Vista 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,124 | $1,330 | $7,750 |
| Isla Vista 3 Bedroom Apartments | $12,724 | $1,350 | $10,000+ |
| Isla Vista 4 Bedroom Apartments | $16,892 | $1,438 | $10,000+ |
| Isla Vista 5 Bedroom Apartments | $5,128 | $1,210 | $10,000+ |
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Largest Available Isla Vista 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Isla Vista, CA is found at The Loop in the Cabrillo Business Park neighborhood and is 809 square feet priced from $1,609. Arrive Los Carneros in the Downtown Goleta neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 700 square feet and currently listed start at $4,395. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Isla Vista:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Loop | 1BR/2BA - Quad | 809 Sq Ft | $1,609 |
| Arrive Los Carneros | 1 Bedroom + 1 Bath | Arrive I | 700 Sq Ft | $4,395 |
| Cortona Point | One Bedroom A | 647 Sq Ft | $3,950 |
| 759 Embarcadero Del Mar | 1BR/1.0BA | 550 Sq Ft | $3,250 |
| 6587 Cervantes Rd | 1BR/1.0BA | 550 Sq Ft | $3,150 |
Cheapest Available Isla Vista 1 Bedroom Apartments
As of September 12, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Isla Vista, CA is the 1BR/2BA - Quad Model starting from $1,609 at The Loop in the Cabrillo Business Park neighborhood. The second most affordable Isla Vista 1 Bedroom is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at 6587 Cervantes Rd starting at $3,150 in the Downtown Goleta neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Isla Vista is currently $3,482. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Isla Vista:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| The Loop | 1BR/2BA - Quad | $1,609 |
| 6587 Cervantes Rd | 1BR/1.0BA | $3,150 |
| 759 Embarcadero Del Mar | 1BR/1.0BA | $3,250 |
| Cortona Point | One Bedroom A | $3,950 |
| Arrive Los Carneros | 1 Bedroom + 1 Bath | Arrive I | $4,395 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Isla Vista Apartments
How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Isla Vista Apartment?
The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Isla Vista is $3,482.
What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Isla Vista Apartment for rent?
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Isla Vista is a 809 square feet unit starting from $1,609 at The Loop.
What is the average size for Isla Vista 1 Bedroom Apartments for rent?
The average size for a 1 Bedroom rental in Isla Vista is currently 449 sq ft.
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