Bedroom count
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Last updated on October 23, 2026
Average rent in
Isla Vista, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 23, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Isla Vista, CA rent rose 55.4% year over year, reaching a current median of $6,216/month. Renters are paying $2,543 more per month on average than last year, despite a 29.2% month-over-month decline from the recent peak.
Vs. national rents
Isla Vista rents are 227.2% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing it among the most expensive rental markets relative to the national average. The market is small with 51 total rentals, reflecting a niche or high-demand segment.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studio rents in Isla Vista are around $2,550/month, 1-bedrooms at $2,863/month, and 2-bedrooms at $5,016/month, with 3-bedrooms at $10,000/month and 4+ bedrooms at $18,000/month. This range covers the full spectrum of bedroom counts available in the market.
Median rent
Median rent in Isla Vista
$6,216/mo
55%vs previous year
The average rent in Isla Vista is $6,216 per month as of October 2026. This is 227% above the national average rent, or $4,316 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Isla Vista
51
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 29% over the last month and have increased by 55% 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 $7,077, whereas a house costs $6,712. 1-bedroom apartments in Isla Vista run $2,876 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $5,103.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,550 | 10% | 24% | |
1 bedroom | $2,863 | No Change | 77% | |
2 bedroom | $5,015 | 27% | 104% | |
3 bedroom | $10,000 |  7% | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $18,000 | 5% | 33% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Isla Vista | $6,216 | |
University Of California Santa Barbara | $5,371 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $7,077 | 26% | 2% | |
Condos | $4,300 | 2% | - | |
Houses | $6,712 | No Change | 4% | |
Rooms | $1,465 | 3% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,550
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
24%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,863
Last year
77%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$5,015
Last 30 days
27%
Last year
104%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$10,000
Last 30 days
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$18,000
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
33%
Isla Vista
Average rent
$6,216
University Of California Santa Barbara
Average rent
$5,371
Apartments
Average rent
$7,077
Last 30 days
26%
Last year
2%
Condos
Average rent
$4,300
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$6,712
Last year
4%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,465
Last 30 days
3%
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
227%higher than the national median
42%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Isla Vista, CA is 130% higher than the median rent in Arroyo Grande, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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38%$2,850
8%$5,500
15%$6,000
Discover rentals in Isla Vista, CA
21h ago
Verified
6545 Trigo Rd, Isla Vista, CA 93117
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$969–$3,380
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 19
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Isla Vista
6703 Del Playa Dr #B3, Isla Vista, CA 93117
3 beds
2 baths
$1,425
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Condo 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
$2,400
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
3d ago
850 Camino Pescadero, Isla Vista, CA 93117
2 beds
1 bath
$2,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Isla Vista
6585 Del Playa Dr, Isla Vista, CA 93117
3 beds
3 baths
$28,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
12h ago
6681 Del Playa Dr, Isla Vista, CA 93117
3 beds
2 baths
$9,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
18h ago
6777 Del Playa Dr, Isla Vista, CA 93117
3–5 beds
2 baths
$10,000–$13,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
759 Embarcadero Del Mar, Isla Vista, CA 93117
1–2 beds
1 bath
$3,250–$5,550
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
1d ago
6525 Del Playa Dr, Isla Vista, CA 93117
3 beds
2 baths
$11,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
21h ago
Verified
6545 Trigo Rd, Isla Vista, CA 93117
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$969–$3,380
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
Available Aug 19
12h ago
6681 Del Playa Dr, Isla Vista, CA 93117
3 beds
2 baths
$9,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
18h ago
6561 Del Playa Dr, Isla Vista, CA 93117
3 beds
2 baths
$9,250–$10,250
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
18h ago
6777 Del Playa Dr, Isla Vista, CA 93117
3 beds
2 baths
$10,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
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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 $6,216 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Isla Vista?
Average rent prices in Isla Vista have decreased by 29% over the last month and have increased by 55% since last year.
How does Isla Vista rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Isla Vista is 227% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $4,316 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 $249,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
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).