Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on April 23, 2026
Average rent in
Isla Vista, CA
Last updated on April 23, 2026
Last updated on April 23, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Isla Vista, CA is $3,122. This is +61%, or $1,177, higher than the national average.
average price per square foot
Median rent
$3,122
17%Total rentals
26
for rent on Zumper.com
As of April 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Isla Vista, CA is $3,122. This is +61%, or $1,177, higher than the national average.
average price per square foot
Rent ranges
Households
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 9% in the last month and have decreased by 17% 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 $3,319. A 1-bedroom apartment in Isla Vista, CA costs about $2,600 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $4,300. Houses for rent in Isla Vista, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $8,200.
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $2,600 | 1% | No Change | |
2 bedroom | $3,990 |  1% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $6,975 | 6% | 21% | |
4 bedroom | $11,200 | 5% | 22% | |
Studio | $2,600 | 4% | 33% |
Comparables | ||
|---|---|---|
Isla Vista | $3,122 | |
University Of California Santa Barbara | $3,417 |
Comparables | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,319 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $4,275 | 12% | No Change | |
Houses | $8,200 | 12% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,469 | 3% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
33%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
No Change
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,990
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$6,975
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
21%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$11,200
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
22%
Isla Vista
Average rent
$3,122
University Of California Santa Barbara
Average rent
$3,417
Apartments
Average rent
$3,319
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$4,275
Last 30 days
12%
Houses
Average rent
$8,200
Last 30 days
12%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,469
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.
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
61%higher than the national median
49%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Isla Vista, CA is 8% higher than the median rent in Arroyo Grande, CA.
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Discover rentals in Isla Vista, CA
5h ago
Verified
6545 Trigo Rd, Isla Vista, CA 93117
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$938–$3,319
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 17
2d ago
6761 Del Playa Dr, Isla Vista, CA 93117
1 bed
1 bath
$950–$2,500
Apartment for rent
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
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Isla Vista
6535 El Nido Ln, Isla Vista, CA 93117
3 beds
2.5 baths
$14,000
Apartment for rent
1d ago
833 Embarcadero Del Mar, Isla Vista, CA 93117
1 bed
1 bath
$2,650–$2,950
Apartment for rent
2d ago
6509 Seville Rd, Isla Vista, CA 93117
Studio
1 bath
$2,600
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
759 Embarcadero Del Mar, Isla Vista, CA 93117
1 bed
1 bath
$3,450–$3,550
Apartment for rent
1d ago
6587 Cervantes Rd, Isla Vista, CA 93117
1 bed
1 bath
$3,450–$3,750
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
6545 Trigo Rd, Isla Vista, CA 93117
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$938–$3,319
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 17
2d ago
876 Embarcadero Del Mar, Isla Vista, CA 93117
1 bed
1 bath
$2,550
Apartment for rent
3d ago
6587 Cordoba Rd, Isla Vista, CA 93117
1 bed
1 bath
$3,145
Apartment for rent
1d ago
6565 Sabado Tarde Rd, Isla Vista, CA 93117
1 bed
1 bath
$2,989–$3,113
Apartment for rent
5h ago
Verified
6545 Trigo Rd, Isla Vista, CA 93117
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$938–$3,319
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 17
2h ago
Apartment for rent in Isla Vista
6703 Del Playa Dr #A3, Isla Vista, CA 93117
3 beds
2 baths
$7,700
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Isla Vista
6693 Del Playa Dr #A, Isla Vista, CA 93117
3 beds
2.5 baths
$8,400
House 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