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Apartments for Rent in Isla Vista, CA

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Apartments for Rent in Isla Vista, CA. 250 Rentals Available
  • a living room and kitchen with a couch and a table
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    6707 ABREGO RD#100, GOLETA, CA 93117
    1 BED $2,300
  • a row of houses with solar panels on the roof
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    6779 Trigo Road, Goleta, CA 93117
    1 BED $1,200
    2 BEDS $1,500
  • a courtyard with many potted plants and some buildings
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    6689 El Colegio Road, Goleta, CA 93117
    2 BEDS $5,300
  • a living room with a couch and a table with chairs
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    6739 El Colegio Rd, Goleta, CA 93117
    1 BED $3,395
    2 BEDS $5,990
    4 BEDS $8,900
  • a kitchen and a living room with a wood floor
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    6692 Trigo Road, Goleta, CA 93117
    4 BEDS $11,350
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  • a living room with couches and chairs and a table
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    6720 Calle Koral, Goleta, CA 93117
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $4,655+
    3 BEDS $5,646+
  • a pool table in a living room with a tv on the wall
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    100 Cortona Point Drive, Goleta, CA 93117
    1 BED $3,850+
    2 BEDS $4,600+
    3 BEDS $5,850
  • a living room with a couch and a table
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    60 Willow Springs Ln, Goleta, CA 93117
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $3,914+
    3 BEDS $4,746+
  • a living room with couches and chairs and a television
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    6505 Sea Star Court, Goleta, CA 93117
    1 BED $3,775+
    2 BEDS $4,053+
    3 BEDS $5,319+
  • a living room with a red couch and a table
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    7170 Davenport Rd, Goleta, CA 93117
    1 BED $3,020+
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a living room with a couch and a kitchen with a bar
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    5839 Encina Road, Unit #107,, Goleta, CA 93117
    1 BED $2,880+
    2 BEDS $3,917+
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    122 Sumida Gardens Lane, Santa Barbara, CA 93111
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $3,943+
    3 BEDS $4,862+
  • a kitchen with white cabinets and a stove and a sink
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    120 S Patterson Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93111
    1 BED $3,191+
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a white building with palm trees in front of it
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    Verano Courtyards, Santa Barbara, CA 93110
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    1 BED $2,695
    2 BEDS $3,150+
  • a lawn in front of a house with a sign
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    4087 Foothill Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
    2 BEDS $3,600
    3 BEDS $3,274+
  • a lawn in front of a house with a sign
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    4095 Foothill Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
    2 BEDS $3,412
    3 BEDS $4,500
  • a lawn in front of a house with a sign
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    4061 Foothill Road, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
    2 BEDS $3,600
    3 BEDS $3,465+
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    3885 State Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
    1 BED Ask for Pricing
    2 BEDS $4,345+
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  • a living room with a couch and a coffee table
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    221 Hitchcock Way, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
    1 BED $3,171+
    2 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • the front porch of a house with steps and a door
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    2027 Castillo Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
    STUDIO $200
    1 BED $2,250
    3 BEDS $3,500+
  • a building with a staircase and a balcony
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    714 Arrellaga, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
    1 BED $2,395
    3 BEDS Ask for Pricing
  • a living room and kitchen with a couch and a table
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    2727 Miradero Dr #109, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
    2 BEDS $3,950
  • 2888 Glendessary 2 Beds Apartment for Rent
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    2888 Glendessary, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
    2 BEDS $14,500
  • a logo with a letter b in the middle of a circle
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    1708 La Vista Del Oceano, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
    4 BEDS $20,000
  • a house with stairs and a tree in front of it
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    21 W. Arrellaga Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
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Isla Vista, CA rent trends

Rental prices in Isla Vista, CA have increased by 2.66% over the past year. The average rent moved from $3,029 to $3,110.

Check out the average rent prices in Isla Vista by neighborhood.

Compared to the national average rent of $1,741, the average rent in Isla Vista, CA is $3,110.

Average rent in Isla Vista, CA

$3,110/mo Isla Vista, CA average rental price, January 2026
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The average monthly rent of apartments in Isla Vista, CA is $3,110.

    What's the typical rent budget in Isla Vista, CA?

    About 20% of apartment rents in Isla Vista, CA range between $2,501-$3,000. Meanwhile, apartments around > $3,000 represent 35% of apartments. Around 28% of Isla Vista’s apartments are in the $2,001-$2,500 price range. 17% of apartments are priced between $1,001-$1,500.

    The largest share of rentals in Isla Vista, CA (35%) fall between $3,000- per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

    Getting around in Isla Vista, CA

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    Walk Score®: 81, Bike Score®: 100

    Frequently asked questions

    When were prices and availability in Isla Vista, CA last updated?

    Prices and availability in Isla Vista, CA were last updated on 20 Feb 2026.

    What are the best apartments in Isla Vista, CA?

    The best apartments in Isla Vista, CA are: SILVERWOOD TOWNHOMES, 6779 Trigo Road, One Mosaic, The Tahitian Apartments and 6692 Trigo Road House.

    What is the average rent in Isla Vista, CA?

    The average rent in Isla Vista, CA is $3,230.

    What is the price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Isla Vista, CA?

    The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Isla Vista, CA is between $1,200 and $3,450.

    What is the price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Isla Vista, CA?

    The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Isla Vista, CA is between $1,500 and $6,595.

    What type of rental buildings are in Isla Vista, CA?

    In Isla Vista, 99% of the residents are renting compared to 1.0% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 19% of Isla Vista's rentals, 76% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 5% are single-family rentals.

    What do typical apartment communities look like in Isla Vista, CA?

    The average age of rental buildings in Isla Vista is 40 years old, with 35% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 2 stories, of which all are garden-style apartment communities, none are mid-sized buildings, and none are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.

    What apartment floorplans are common in Isla Vista, CA?

    Rental apartments in Isla Vista come in a range of sizes and floorplans. Studio apartments represent 10% of units for rent, ideal for singles, renters on a budget and people who value central locations more than space. Rentals with 1-bedroom floorplans make up 42% of the total apartments in the city, while 2-bedroom floorplans represent around 39% of all rentals in Isla Vista. The rest are larger floorplans with 3 bedrooms or more, typically preferred by families, larger households or roommates sharing space.

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