What areas of Isla Vista, CA are best for budget-conscious renters?

Isla Vista has a median rent of around $3,130, serving as the primary rental market for this UC Santa Barbara community. The area offers a good selection with an average of 56 listings available monthly, providing options for students and young professionals.

Are utilities usually included in rent in Isla Vista, CA?

Utilities are rarely included in Isla Vista rentals, with less than 1% of total listings including utilities as part of the rent. This pattern holds consistent across all bedroom types, from studios through three-bedroom apartments.

Cheap Apartments for Rent in Isla Vista, CA

25 rentals

5d+ ago

Cheap Isla Vista condo for rent in Isla Vista

Best VIEWS in Town! ISLA VISTA OCEANFRONT 3+2 Student Home by UCSB with 50 feet of OCEANVIEW w/Blue tinted wrap around windows!

6703 Del Playa Dr #B3, Isla Vista, CA 93117

Affordable | Assigned parking | Storage

3 beds

2 baths

$1,400

Condo for rent

Available Jul 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Isla Vista apartment for rent in Isla Vista

IMMEDIATE Possible MOVE for 1-2 persons for a Oceanfront Room by UCSB in Isla Vista which has a PRIVATE BATHROOM with a AWESOME Patio with Sweeping OCEAN Views!

6703 Del Playa Dr #A1, Isla Vista, CA 93117

Affordable | Assigned parking | Deck

1 bed

1 bath

$2,000

Apartment for rent

Available Feb 1

1d ago

9.4

Excellent

Available for July 1st

833 Embarcadero Del Mar, Isla Vista, CA 93117

Affordable | On-site laundry | Swimming pool

1 bed

1 bath

$2,650

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

5d+ ago

Cheap apartment for rent in Goleta

Charming Apartment in Goleta | June 1st | $2675

283 Ellwood Beach Dr, Goleta, CA 93117

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

1 bed

1 bath

$2,675

Apartment for rent

Available Jun 1

Top amenities

Assigned Parking

On-Site Laundry

1d ago

8.3

Very good

6597 Trigo Road

6597 Trigo Rd, Isla Vista, CA 93117

Affordable | On-site laundry

1 bed

1 bath

$2,700

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

3d ago

Cheap apartment for rent in Goleta

576 Asilomar Way, Goleta, CA 93117

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

3 beds

1 bath

$3,074

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

Garage Parking

In-Unit Laundry

Nearby rental good for eco-living

$2,650

Isla Vista

Nearby rental good for pet owners

$3,895

Goleta

1d ago

8.3

Very good

6565 Sabado Tarde

6565 Sabado Tarde Rd, Isla Vista, CA 93117

Affordable | On-site laundry

1 bed

1 bath

$3,113

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

3D tour

1d ago

8.9

Very good

6587 Cervantes

6587 Cervantes Rd, Isla Vista, CA 93117

Affordable

1 bed

1 bath

$3,450–$3,750

Apartment for rent

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3D tour

5d+ ago

8.7

Very good

759 Embarcadero

759 Embarcadero Del Mar, Isla Vista, CA 93117

Affordable

1 bed

1 bath

$3,450–$3,550

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap Isla Vista house for rent in Isla Vista

Don't Miss Out On This Great Deal!

6891 Pasado Rd #B, Isla Vista, CA 93117

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1 bath

$3,800

House for rent

Available Jul 1

Top amenities

Dishwasher

In-Unit Laundry

Microwave

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These rentals are 10%-30% cheaper than the local average price for similar rentals.

$6,980

Isla Vista

$2,000

Isla Vista

$5,495

Goleta

$6,950

Santa Barbara

1d ago

Cheap condo for rent in Goleta

7620 Hollister Ave #224, Goleta, CA 93117

Affordable

2 beds

2 baths

$4,200

$3,850

Price drop

Condo for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap apartment for rent in Goleta

449 Linfield pl - e

449 Linfield Pl #E, Goleta, CA 93117

Affordable | Carpet | Central heat

2 beds

1 bath

$3,895

Apartment for rent

Available Aug 10

Top amenities

Carpet

5d+ ago

Cheap El Encanto Heights townhouse for rent in Goleta

Coastal Haven Townhouse

7386 Calle Real #10, Goleta, CA 93117

Affordable | On-site laundry | Assigned parking

2 beds

1.5 baths

$3,950

House for rent

Available Jun 13

Top amenities

Assigned Parking

Dishwasher

Furnished

Microwave

On-Site Laundry

Swimming Pool

5d+ ago

Cheap Isla Vista apartment for rent in Isla Vista

STUDENT HOUSING Shared OCEANFRONT Rooms in a ISLA VISTA , Close to UCSB thats Available 7/1/2026 to 6/2027 or Sooner! Awesome OCEANFRONT Patio! Next to a beach access!

6703 Del Playa Dr #A2, Isla Vista, CA 93117

Affordable | Assigned parking | Deck

2 beds

1 bath

$3,980

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 1

16h ago

Cheap Isla Vista apartment for rent in Isla Vista

6631 Sueno Rd #B, Isla Vista, CA 93117

Affordable

3 beds

1 bath

$5,400

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 15

5d+ ago

Cheap townhouse for rent in Goleta

Designer 4BR End-Unit Townhome | White Oak Floors, Private Patio, Pool & EV-Ready 2 Car Garage

529 Asilomar Way #101, Goleta, CA 93117

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Garage parking

4 beds

3.5 baths

$6,950

House for rent

Available Jul 1

Top amenities

Air Conditioning

Dishwasher

EV Charging

Microwave

On-Site Laundry

Storage

5d+ ago

Cheap Isla Vista apartment for rent in Isla Vista

Cheapest 3 Bedroom OCEANFRONT PLACE by UCSB! But has the BEST SWEEPING OCEAN VIEW!

6703 Del Playa Dr #A3, Isla Vista, CA 93117

Affordable | Assigned parking

3 beds

2 baths

$7,700

$6,980

Price drop

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 1

5d+ ago

Cheap Isla Vista house for rent in Isla Vista

Spacious 4BR/3BA Single Family Home in Isla Vista, CA - 10400/mo utilities included

6891 Pasado Rd #A, Isla Vista, CA 93117

Affordable | In-unit laundry | Assigned parking

4 beds

3 baths

$10,400

House for rent

Available Jul 1

Top amenities

Dishwasher

Fireplace

In-Unit Laundry

Microwave

On-Site Laundry

1d ago

Cheap house for rent in Goleta

7767 Kestrel Ln, Goleta, CA 93117

Affordable

3 beds

3.5 baths

$10,750

$10,500

Price drop

House for rent

5d+ ago

7.1

Very good

6561 Del Playa

6561 Del Playa Dr, Isla Vista, CA 93117

Affordable

3 beds

2 baths

$11,000

Apartment for rent

3D tour

5d+ ago

7.7

Very good

6777 Del Playa

6777 Del Playa Dr, Isla Vista, CA 93117

Affordable | Dishwasher | Oven

4 beds

2 baths

$12,000

Apartment for rent

5d+ ago

Cheap Isla Vista apartment for rent in Isla Vista

6535 El Nido Ln, Isla Vista, CA 93117

Affordable | On-site laundry | Dishwasher

3 beds

2.5 baths

$14,000

Apartment for rent

Top amenities

On-Site Laundry

1d ago

6.9

Good

6564 Del Playa

6564 Del Playa Dr, Isla Vista, CA 93117

Affordable

4 beds

3 baths

$15,000

Apartment for rent

3D tour

5d+ ago

Cheap Isla Vista apartment for rent in Isla Vista

4BR/3.0BA

6773 Del Playa Dr, Isla Vista, CA 93117

Affordable

4 beds

3 baths

$17,000

Apartment for rent

3D tour

5d+ ago

Cheap Isla Vista apartment for rent in Isla Vista

5BR/2.0BA

6741 Del Playa Dr, Isla Vista, CA 93117

Affordable

5 beds

2 baths

$19,000

Apartment for rent

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