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Cheap Apartments for Rent in Isla Vista, CA

155 Rentals Available
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Isla Vista, CA. 155 Rentals Available
Apartments Under $100 Apartments Under $300 Apartments Under $1,300 Apartments Under $2,400

Apartments Under $100

  • an apartment building on a hill with palm trees
    Today

    920 Lowena Drive, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
    STUDIO $65
    1 BED $3,900
    2 BEDS $4,600

Apartments Under $300

  • the front porch of a house with steps and a door
    Today

    2027 Castillo Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
    STUDIO $200
    1 BED $2,250
    3 BEDS $3,500+

Apartments Under $1,300

  • a row of houses with solar panels on the roof
    Today

    6779 Trigo Road, Goleta, CA 93117
    1 BED $1,200
    2 BEDS $1,500

Apartments Under $2,400

  • a living room and kitchen with a couch and a table
    Today

    6707 ABREGO RD#100, GOLETA, CA 93117
    1 BED $2,300
  • a building with a staircase and a balcony
    Today

    714 Arrellaga, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
    1 BED $2,395
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Getting around in Isla Vista, CA

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Biker's Paradise
Walk Score®: 81, Bike Score®: 100

Frequently asked questions

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Isla Vista, CA?

The price range of a cheap apartment is between $1,200 and $2,300.

How many cheap rentals are available in Isla Vista, CA on RentCafe?

There are 151 cheap rentals available on RentCafe. Prices and availability in Isla Vista, CA were last updated on 21 Feb 2026.

What is the average size of a cheap apartment in Isla Vista, CA?

The average Isla Vista, CA cheap apartment size is 900 sq. ft.

What are the advantages of renting a cheap apartment in Isla Vista, CA?

Cheap apartments in Isla Vista, CA are usually less expensive, smaller, and easier to maintain. They also come with lower utility costs.

What are the downsides of renting a cheap apartment in Isla Vista, CA?

A cheap apartment in Isla Vista, CA offers little storage space and fewer amenities compared to other apartments.

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Finding the right apartment as far as size and location go is one aspect of apartment searching, but making sure that it provides all that you need within a reasonable price is another. On RentCafe, you can search for cheap apartments near you and ensure that you find one that suites your needs. Worried the neighborhood or city you are looking to move to is known to have higher rents? You can browse our listings and find the cheap apartments in any location, whether you are looking at a specific neighborhood, ZIP code, or city.

The perfect apartment for you is out there, either near you or anywhere in the U.S. that you are looking to move to. So, let's find the one that satisfies your wants and needs, but that also comes at an affordable price.

Looking for a cheap apartment for rent in Isla Vista, CA? With RentCafe, finding an affordable apartment in Isla Vista, CA has never been easier. We feature 155 low-priced rentals directly from property managers, with rents lower than the Isla Vista, CA average. What is a cheap rent in Isla Vista, CA? The average apartment rent in Isla Vista is $3,110 per month so any rental south of $2,488 would be considered cheap here. On RentCafe, Isla Vista, CA rents go as low as $200/mo.

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