Cheap Apartments for Rent in Isla Vista, CA from $800 (3 Rentals)

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Embarcadero Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Embarcadero Apartments

833 Embarcadero Del MarIsla Vista, CA 93117
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La Loma Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

La Loma Apartments

851 Camino PescaderoGoleta, CA 93117
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Berkshire Terrace
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Berkshire Terrace

6661 Berkshire TerGoleta, CA 93117
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Isla Vista, CA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Isla Vista, CA

As of March 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Isla Vista area is the $4.16 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Model at Arrive Los Carneros II in the in the Downtown Goleta neighborhood starting from $5,913. The second greatest value Isla Vista apartment is the 250 Ellwood Beach Dr Model at 250 Ellwood Beach Dr starting at $2,900 with a $2.64 price per square foot in the Cabrillo Business Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Isla Vista apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Arrive Los Carneros II3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath3BR,2.5BA$4.16
250 Ellwood Beach Dr250 Ellwood Beach Dr2BR,1.5BA$2.64
Willow SpringsAnacapa2BR,1BA$3.91
Tropicana Student HousingTropicana Gardens3BR,2BA$2.01
The Edge2 Bedroom 2 Bath Loft2BR,2BA$4.65
Pacific OaksMagnolia2BR,1BA$4.31
Arrive Los Carneros1 Bedroom + 1 Bath | Arrive I1BR,1.5BA$5.40
Encina MeadowsHummingbird1BR,1BA$4.45
Cortona PointOne Bedroom A1BR,1BA$5.49
Breakpointe CoronadoBreakpointe StudioStudio ,1BA$2.69

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Getting Around Isla Vista, CA

Walk Score®

72 / 100

Very Walkable

Most errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

92 / 100

Biker's Paradise

Daily errands can be accomplished on a bike

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Isla Vista Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Isla Vista?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Isla Vista is at listed at $1,260.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Isla Vista Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Isla Vista Apartment is $2,945 at Encina Meadows.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Isla Vista Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Isla Vista is starting from $3,500 at Willow Springs.

What is the most affordable Isla Vista Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Isla Vista Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Willow Springs and starts from $4,295.

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