Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 9, 2026
Average rent in
Isla Vista, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 9, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Isla Vista
$2,997/mo
14%vs previous year
The average rent in Isla Vista is $2,997 per month as of June 2026. This is 54% above the national average rent, or $1,047 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Isla Vista
26
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Isla Vista rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Isla Vista, CA
Average rent prices in Isla Vista have decreased by 9% over the last month and have increased by 14% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Isla Vista, CA
Rent prices in Isla Vista vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Isla Vista is $3,113, whereas a house costs $5,825. 1-bedroom apartments in Isla Vista run $2,700 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,000.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,395 | 3% | 28% | |
1 bedroom | $2,700 | No Change |  8% | |
2 bedroom | $4,250 | 1% | 19% | |
3 bedroom | $5,995 | 7% | 44% | |
4 bedroom | $11,500 | No Change | 29% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Isla Vista | $2,997 | |
University Of California Santa Barbara | $4,450 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,113 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,850 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $5,825 | 20% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,521 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,395
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
28%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,700
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
8%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$4,250
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
19%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$5,995
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
44%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$11,500
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
29%
Isla Vista
Average rent
$2,997
University Of California Santa Barbara
Average rent
$4,450
Apartments
Average rent
$3,113
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$3,850
Houses
Average rent
$5,825
Last 30 days
20%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,521
Last 30 days
No Change
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.
How does rent in Isla Vista, CA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Isla Vista and Arroyo Grande by all bedroom counts and property types.
Isla Vista
54%higher than the national median
70%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Isla Vista, CA is 10% lower than the median rent in Arroyo Grande, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$3,312
10%$3,000
16%$4,675
36%$3,600
27%$2,500
12%$2,200
1%$4,750
12%$28,000
8%$3,300
54%$4,100
34%$6,875
126%$5,600
Discover rentals in Isla Vista, CA
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Isla Vista
6703 Del Playa Dr #B3, Isla Vista, CA 93117
3 beds
2 baths
$1,400
Condo for rent
Available Jul 1
3d ago
833 Embarcadero Del Mar, Isla Vista, CA 93117
1 bed
1 bath
$2,400–$2,650
Price drop
Apartment for rent
2d ago
6777 Del Playa Dr, Isla Vista, CA 93117
4 beds
2 baths
$12,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
6587 Cervantes Rd, Isla Vista, CA 93117
1 bed
1 bath
$3,450–$3,750
Apartment for rent
2d ago
759 Embarcadero Del Mar, Isla Vista, CA 93117
1 bed
1 bath
$3,450–$3,550
Apartment for rent
3d ago
833 Embarcadero Del Mar, Isla Vista, CA 93117
1 bed
1 bath
$2,400–$2,650
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Isla Vista
6703 Del Playa Dr #A3, Isla Vista, CA 93117
3 beds
2 baths
$6,980
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Isla Vista
6703 Del Playa Dr #A1, Isla Vista, CA 93117
1 bed
1 bath
$2,000
Apartment for rent
Available Feb 1
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Frequently asked questions for Isla Vista, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Isla Vista rental market.
How much is rent in Isla Vista?
The average rent in Isla Vista is $2,997 per month as of June 6, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Isla Vista?
Average rent prices in Isla Vista have decreased by 9% over the last month and have increased by 14% since last year.
How does Isla Vista rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Isla Vista is 54% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,047 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Isla Vista?
To comfortably afford rent in Isla Vista, you'd need to earn approximately $120,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Isla Vista?
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.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).