Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 9, 2026

Average rent in
Isla Vista, CA

Last updated on March 9, 2026

Last updated on March 9, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Isla Vista, CA is $2,850. This is +50%, or $950, higher than the national average.

$5.65

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,850

decreased by1%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

31

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Isla Vista, CA is $2,850. This is +50%, or $950, higher than the national average.

$5.65

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

11%
45%
12%
9%
23%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

99%
1%
Renter-occupied
Owner-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Isla Vista, CA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Isla Vista, CA have increased by 7% in the last month and have decreased by 1% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Isla Vista, CA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Isla Vista, CA is $2,900. A 1-bedroom apartment in Isla Vista, CA costs about $2,739 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $4,550. Houses for rent in Isla Vista, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $8,400.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,739

3%

17%

2 bedroom

$4,319

8%

8%

3 bedroom

$8,900

2%

17%

4 bedroom

$10,000

No Change

91%

Studio

$2,450

No Change

26%

Studio

Average rent

$2,450

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

26%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,739

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

17%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$4,319

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$8,900

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

17%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$10,000

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

91%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Isla Vista, CA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

Compare rent prices in Isla Vista, CA to other cities

Median rent prices in Isla Vista, CA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Arroyo Grande, CA.

Isla Vista

Median rent price$2,850
increased by50%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,600
increased by37%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Isla Vista, CA is 10% higher than the median rent in Arroyo Grande, CA.

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6761 Del Playa Dr, Isla Vista, CA 93117

1 bed

1 bath

$950–$2,500

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2 baths

$1,500

$1,400

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807 Embarcadero Del Norte #16, Isla Vista, CA 93117

2 beds

2 baths

$2,100

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