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Student Housing in Isla Vista, CA
$10,000/unit
Fees may apply6679 Del Playa Dr
0.0
$1,990/unit
Fees may apply6703 Del Playa
0.0
$2,400/unit
Fees may apply6759 Pasado Rd
$2,950/unit
Fees may apply932 Camino Del Sur
$1,100+/unit
Fees may applyBreakpointe Coronado
2.6
About Student Housing in Isla Vista
Isla Vista is the densely packed, unincorporated student community directly adjacent to UC Santa Barbara — it is essentially UCSB's off-campus neighborhood, and nearly every resident is a current student or recent graduate. The housing market here is unlike most places: a handful of large landlords own most of the stock, leases run June to June rather than August to August, and turnover happens in one compressed window each spring. Rents are high given the cramped units, but Isla Vista's proximity to campus and beach is unmatched. Most students live here for freshman and sophomore years, then decide whether to stay or move to Goleta or Santa Barbara for more space.
Best Neighborhoods for Students in Isla Vista
Del Playa Drive
I.V.'s iconic oceanfront street — literally on the bluffs above the Pacific. Premium prices for oceanfront living, extremely social, and the loudest part of an already-loud neighborhood. Applied to as soon as units open in January.
Sabado Tarde / Sueno / Trigo
The core I.V. streets — dense apartments, walking distance to campus, and within the standard student price range. The primary zone for most UCSB students who want I.V. living without the Del Playa premium.
Getting Around Isla Vista as a Student
Here's what you need to know about getting around Isla Vista.