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


6703 Del Playa, Unit OCEANFRONT Room A-2, Unit OCEANFRONT Room A-2

6503 Pardall Rd

930-936 Camino del Sur

Campus 880

Embarcadero Apartments

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Cortona Point

Arrive Los Carneros II

Arrive Los Carneros
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Pacific Oaks

Encina Meadows

Willow Springs

6703 Del Playa Dr A-1

6545 Trigo Rd

4555 Oak Glen Dr

147 Por La Mar Cir

112 Por La Mar Cir
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128 Por La Mar Cir

251 Ellwood Beach Dr

240 Mathilda Dr

6587 Cervantes

171 Nectarine Ave

170 Magnolia Ave

876 Embarcadero Del Mar

West Campus Apartments- UCSB

467 Linfield Pl

Casa Ellwood
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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

The Hive at 6598 Trigo

Heritage Ridge

6559 Cordoba Rd
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The Hive at 828 EDM

6736 Sueno Rd

520 Pine Ave

761 Camino Pescadero

6533 El Nido Ln

6529 Trigo Rd

462 Linfield Pl

Casas De Los Carneros

245 Ellwood Beach Dr

6578 Trigo Rd
Isla Vista, 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 | $2,625 | $1,625 | $4,485 |
| Isla Vista 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,536 | $1,425 | $5,622 |
| Isla Vista 3 Bedroom Apartments | $4,545 | $1,250 | $10,000+ |
| Isla Vista 4 Bedroom Apartments | $5,401 | $1,100 | $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 913 square feet priced from $1,399. Willow Springs in the Downtown Goleta neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 744 square feet and currently listed start at $3,397. 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 XL | 913 Sq Ft | $1,399 |
| Willow Springs | Ojai | 744 Sq Ft | $3,397 |
| Arrive Los Carneros | 1 Bedroom + 1 Bath | Arrive I | 700 Sq Ft | $3,900 |
| Encina Meadows | Hummingbird | 662 Sq Ft | $2,954 |
| Cortona Point | One Bedroom A | 647 Sq Ft | $3,625 |
| Breakpointe Coronado | Coronado 1x1B | 625 Sq Ft | $1,725 |
| 6587 Cervantes | 1BR/1.0BA | 550 Sq Ft | $3,450 |
Cheapest Available Isla Vista 1 Bedroom Apartments
As of April 29, 2026 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Isla Vista, CA is the 1BR/2BA - Quad XL Model starting from $1,399 at The Loop in the Cabrillo Business Park neighborhood. The second most affordable Isla Vista 1 Bedroom is the Breakpointe 1x1B Model at Breakpointe Coronado starting at $1,853 in the Downtown Goleta neighborhood. The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Isla Vista is currently $2,625. 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 XL | $1,399 |
| Breakpointe Coronado | Breakpointe 1x1B | $1,853 |
| Encina Meadows | Hummingbird | $2,954 |
| Willow Springs | Trail | $3,317 |
| 6587 Cervantes | 1BR/1.0BA | $3,450 |
| Cortona Point | One Bedroom A | $3,625 |
| Arrive Los Carneros | 1 Bedroom + 1 Bath | Arrive I | $3,900 |
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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 $2,625.
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 913 square feet unit starting from $1,399 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 521 sq ft.
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