Cheap Apartments for Rent in Isla Vista, CA from $800 (4 Rentals)

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Embarcadero Apartments
from $1,4001 Bedroom Apartments

Embarcadero Apartments

833 Embarcadero Del MarIsla Vista, CA 93117
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Berkshire Terrace
from $1,250Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Berkshire Terrace

6661 Berkshire TerGoleta, CA 93117
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La Loma Apartments
from $1,645Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

La Loma Apartments

851 Camino PescaderoGoleta, CA 93117
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Isla Vista, CA Local Guide

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Isla Vista, CA and Nearby

As of December 30, 2024 the best value apartment in the Isla Vista area is the $3.76 price per square foot 3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath Model at Arrive Los Carneros II in the in the Downtown Goleta neighborhood starting from $5,354. The second greatest value Isla Vista apartment is the Monarch Model at Encina Meadows starting at $3,548 with a $3.86 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Arrive Los Carneros II3 Bedroom 2.5 Bath3BR,2.5BA$3.76
Encina MeadowsMonarch2BR,1BA$3.86
Cortona PointTwo Bedroom A2BR,2BA$4.42
Tropicana Student HousingTropicana Gardens3BR,2BA$2.01
The Edge2 Bedroom 2 Bath Loft2BR,2BA$4.65
Willow SpringsTrail1BR,1BA$4.43
The Meadows Apartments1 bed 1 bath1BR,1BA$2.96
Arrive Los Carneros IOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$5.27
6597 Trigo Road1 bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$3.04
Breakpointe CoronadoBreakpointe 1x1A1BR,1BA$2.46

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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

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Isla Vista Apartment is $1,844 at Student | Icon.

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 $1,284 at Student | Icon.

What is the most affordable Isla Vista Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Isla Vista Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Student | Icon and starts from $1,574.

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