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833 Embarcadero Del MarIsla Vista, CA 93117
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6598 Seville RdGoleta, CA 93117
6703 Del Playa Dr A-1
GoletaCA93117
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910 Camino PescaderoGoleta, CA 93117
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6565 Segovia Rd
6565 Segovia RdGoleta, CA 93117
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6653 Pasado Rd
GoletaCA93117
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6578 Trigo Rd
6578 Trigo RdGoleta, CA 93117
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6656 Picasso Rd
6656 Picasso RdGoleta, CA 93117
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760 Embarcadero Del NorteGoleta, CA 93117
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Encina Meadows
5839 Encina RdGoleta, CA 93117
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6714 Sabado Tarde Rd, Unit C
6714 Sabado Tarde RdGoleta, CA 93117
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250 Ellwood Beach Dr
250 Ellwood Beach DrGoleta, CA 93117
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Pacific Oaks
7170 Davenport RdGoleta, CA 93117
576 Asilomar Wy
GoletaCA93117
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Willow Springs
60 Willow Springs LnSanta Barbara, CA 93117
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La Loma Apartments
851 Camino PescaderoGoleta, CA 93117
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The Beachwood
312 Ellwood Beach DrGoleta, CA 93117
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Berkshire Terrace
6661 Berkshire TerGoleta, CA 93117
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Carriage House - Park Place
796 Embarcadero del NorteGoleta, CA 93117
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6621 Abrego RdGoleta, CA 93117
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The Aladdin
6512 Segovia RdGoleta, CA 93117
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6587 Cervantes
6587 Cervantes RdGoleta, CA 93117
29 Dearborn Pl
GoletaCA93117
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1330 Carmelita Ave
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5510 Armitos Ave
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408 Ellwood Beach Dr
408 Ellwood Beach DrGoleta, CA 93117
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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 | $2,601 | $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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Cheapest Available Isla Vista Apartments for Rent and Nearby
The cheapest available apartment rental in Isla Vista, CA is a 3 Beds unit found at Breakpointe Coronado in the Downtown Goleta neighborhood priced from $1,250. The Loop in the Cabrillo Business Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,659. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Isla Vista apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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| Breakpointe Coronado | Breakpointe 3x2 | 3BR,2BA | $1,250 |
| The Loop | 2BR/2BA - Quad Deluxe | 2BR,2BA | $1,659 |
| Encina Meadows | Hummingbird | 1BR,1BA | $2,912 |
| 6587 Cervantes | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR,1BA | $3,150 |
| Willow Springs | Ojai | 1BR,1BA | $3,331 |
| Cortona Point | One Bedroom A | 1BR,1BA | $3,700 |
| Pacific Oaks | Magnolia | 2BR,1BA | $3,705 |
| Arrive Los Carneros | 1 Bedroom + 1 Bath | Arrive I | 1BR,1BA | $4,365 |
| Arrive Los Carneros II | Two Bedroom Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $5,015 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Isla Vista, CA and Nearby
As of June 13, 2026 the best value apartment in the Isla Vista area is the $0.56 price per square foot 5BR/5.5BA - Sunrise 10 Model at The Cove in the in the Cabrillo Business Park neighborhood starting from $1,495. The second greatest value Isla Vista apartment is the Two Bedroom Two Bath Model at Arrive Los Carneros II starting at $5,015 with a $4.13 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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| The Cove | 5BR/5.5BA - Sunrise 10 | 5BR,5.5BA | $0.56 |
| Arrive Los Carneros II | Two Bedroom Two Bath | 2BR,2BA | $4.13 |
| 250 Ellwood Beach Dr | 250 Ellwood Beach Dr | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.73 |
| The Loop | 2BR/2BA - Quad | 2BR,2BA | $1.92 |
| Tropicana Student Housing | Tropicana Gardens | 3BR,2BA | $2.01 |
| Willow Springs | Ojai | 1BR,1BA | $4.48 |
| Encina Meadows | Hummingbird | 1BR,1BA | $4.40 |
| Tahitian Apartments | Tahitian 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| Breakpointe Coronado | Coronado 1x1B | 1BR,1BA | $2.69 |
| The Wave | 1 bed + 1 bath Upstaris | 1BR,1BA | $2.05 |
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The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Isla Vista Apartment is $2,912 at Encina Meadows.
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Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Isla Vista is starting from $1,659 at The Loop.
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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.
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Adaptive reuse is when a commercial property is converted and repurposed. The real estate industry has embraced a growing number of these projects.
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Apartment-hunting can be a gargantuan task. Renters have a wish list of items—some luxuries, some necessities—but finding what you seek in the right place is perhaps the most important part of the journey.