Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on September 7, 2025

Average rent in
Isla Vista, CA

Last updated on September 7, 2025

Last updated on September 7, 2025

Bedroom count

Property type

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Isla Vista, CA have decreased by 9% in the last month and have decreased by 16% in the last year.

We analyze our inventory and calculate this information on a 30-day rolling basis.

Rent price summary for
Isla Vista, CA

As of August 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Isla Vista, CA is $2,615. This is +31% higher than the national average.

$7.88

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,615

decreased by16%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

22

for rent on Zumper.com

As of August 2025, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Isla Vista, CA is $2,615. This is +31% higher than the national average.

$7.88

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

37%
18%
13%
32%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$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 comparables in
Isla Vista, CA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Isla Vista, CA is $4,000. A 1-bedroom apartment in Isla Vista, CA costs about $2,550 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $3,500. Houses for rent in Isla Vista, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $9,472.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$2,100

2%

21%

2 bedroom

$3,800

4%

2%

3 bedroom

$6,375

3%

8%

4 bedroom

$12,500

3%

49%

Studio

$2,425

No Change

34%

Studio

Average rent

$2,425

Last year

34%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,100

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

21%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,800

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$6,375

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

8%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$12,500

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

49%

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$2,615
increased by31%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$3,362
increased by68%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Isla Vista, CA is 22% lower than the median rent in Arroyo Grande, CA.

More data insights and reports

View the National Rent Report

National Rent Report

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Canadian Rent Report

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Annual Rent Report

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