Apartments for Rent in Isla Vista, CA

Prices and availability in Isla Vista, CA were last updated on 13 Sep 2026.

The best apartments in Isla Vista, CA are: SILVERWOOD TOWNHOMES, One Mosaic, The Wave, The Tahitian Apartments and The Tahitian Apartments.

The average rent in Isla Vista, CA is $3,299.

The price range for a 1-bedroom apartment in Isla Vista, CA is between $999 and $3,595.

The price range for a 2-bedroom apartment in Isla Vista, CA is between $5,300 and $6,100.

In Isla Vista, 99% of the residents are renting compared to 1% owning a home, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Large-scale apartment buildings with more than 50 units represent 17% of Isla Vista's rentals, 77% are small-scale complexes with under 50 units, and 6% are single-family rentals.

The age and size of multifamily buildings are among the most visible characteristics of the rental market in a city. In this case, the apartment buildings in Isla Vista are about 42 years old, on average. Of these, 36% have been built since 2000, representing the newer options on the market and typically offering more amenities. Rental buildings in the city have an average height of 2 stories. About all of the rental communities here are low-rise, garden-style communities, none are mid-rises, and none are high-rise buildings. These are true especially for large-scale multifamily buildings with over 50 apartments.

Studio apartments in Isla Vista are around 11% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 42% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 38% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.