
1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Isla Vista, CA (106 Rentals)


6703 Del Playa, Unit OCEANFRONT Room A-2

6503 Pardall Rd

930-936 Camino del Sur

Campus 880

Embarcadero Apartments

Student | Icon

Skyview Apartments

Cortona Point

6656 Picasso Rd
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6565 Segovia Rd

760 Embarcadero Del Norte

Arrive Los Carneros II

Arrive Los Carneros

Tahitian Apartments

The Wave

Pacific Oaks

Willow Springs

Encina Meadows

6703 Del Playa Dr A-1
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6653 Pasado Rd

29 Dearborn Pl

1330 Carmelita Ave

438 Por La Mar Cir

251 Ellwood Beach Dr

240 Mathilda Dr

6587 Cervantes

171 Nectarine Ave

170 Magnolia Ave

876 Embarcadero Del Mar
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West Campus Apartments- UCSB

467 Linfield Pl

Casa Ellwood

257 Mathilda Dr

6688 Picasso Rd

The Hive at 6588 Trigo

260 Ellwood Beach Dr

6788 Abrego Rd

6754 Abrego Rd

6653 Del Playa Dr
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The Hive at 6598 Trigo

Heritage Ridge

6559 Cordoba Rd

The Hive at 828 EDM

6736 Sueno Rd

520 Pine Ave

761 Camino Pescadero

6533 El Nido Ln

245 Ellwood Beach Dr

462 Linfield Pl
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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 | $2,601 | $1,535 | $3,070 |
| Isla Vista 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,726 | $1,680 | $4,485 |
| Isla Vista 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,309 | $1,299 | $5,720 |
| Isla Vista 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,558 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
| Isla Vista 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,314 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
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Largest Available Isla Vista and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments
The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Isla Vista, CA is found at Willow Springs in the Downtown Goleta neighborhood and is 744 square feet priced from $3,331. Arrive Los Carneros has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 700 square feet and currently listed start at $4,365. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Isla Vista:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Springs | Ojai | 744 Sq Ft | $3,331 |
| Arrive Los Carneros | 1 Bedroom + 1 Bath | Arrive I | 700 Sq Ft | $4,365 |
| Encina Meadows | Hummingbird | 662 Sq Ft | $2,912 |
| Cortona Point | One Bedroom A | 647 Sq Ft | $3,700 |
| Breakpointe Coronado | Coronado 1x1B | 625 Sq Ft | $1,725 |
| 6587 Cervantes | 1BR/1.0BA | 550 Sq Ft | $3,150 |
Cheapest Available Isla Vista and Nearby 1 Bedroom Apartments
As of June 13, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Isla Vista, CA is the Hummingbird Model starting from $2,912 at Encina Meadows in the Downtown Goleta neighborhood. The second most affordable Isla Vista 1 Bedroom is the 1BR/1.0BA Model at 6587 Cervantes starting at $3,150 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Isla Vista is currently $2,726. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Isla Vista:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| Encina Meadows | Hummingbird | $2,912 |
| 6587 Cervantes | 1BR/1.0BA | $3,150 |
| Willow Springs | Ojai | $3,331 |
| Cortona Point | One Bedroom A | $3,700 |
| Arrive Los Carneros | 1 Bedroom + 1 Bath | Arrive I | $4,365 |
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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 $2,726.
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 744 square feet unit starting from $3,331 at Willow Springs.
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 510 sq ft.
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