Bedroom count
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Last updated on October 30, 2026
Average rent in
Isla Vista, Isla Vista, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 30, 2026
Bedroom count
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Median rent
Median rent in Isla Vista
$5,889/mo
39%vs previous year
The average rent in Isla Vista is $5,889 per month as of October 2026. This is 210% above the national average rent, or $3,989 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Isla Vista
41
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, Isla Vista, CA
Average rent prices in Isla Vista have decreased by 42% over the last month and have increased by 39% 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, 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 $6,990, whereas a house costs $8,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Isla Vista run $2,876 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $5,059.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,490 | 8% | 22% | |
1 bedroom | $2,863 | 2% | 40% | |
2 bedroom | $4,877 | 20% | 32% | |
3 bedroom | $10,000 |  9% | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $12,000 | 5% | 11% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Oak Park | $3,175 | |
Santa Barabara Municipal Airport | $4,195 | |
Santa Barbara Downtown | $4,250 | |
University Of California Santa Barbara | $4,195 | |
West Beach | $4,375 | |
West Downtown | $3,475 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $6,990 | 44% | 7% | |
Condos | $4,300 | 2% | - | |
Houses | $8,900 | 173% | 1% | |
Rooms | $1,465 | 33% | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,490
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
22%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,863
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
40%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$4,877
Last 30 days
20%
Last year
32%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$10,000
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$12,000
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
11%
University Of California Santa Barbara
Average rent
$4,195
Oak Park
Average rent
$3,175
Santa Barabara Municipal Airport
Average rent
$4,195
Santa Barbara Downtown
Average rent
$4,250
West Beach
Average rent
$4,375
West Downtown
Average rent
$3,475
Apartments
Average rent
$6,990
Last 30 days
44%
Last year
7%
Condos
Average rent
$4,300
Last 30 days
2%
Houses
Average rent
$8,900
Last 30 days
173%
Last year
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,465
Last 30 days
33%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Isla Vista, 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, Isla Vista, CA compare to other neighborhoods?
Compare median rent prices in Isla Vista and University Of California Santa Barbara by all bedroom counts and property types.
Isla Vista
210%higher than the national median
121%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Isla Vista, Isla Vista, CA is 40% higher than the median rent in University Of California Santa Barbara, Isla Vista, CA.
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Discover rentals in Isla Vista, Isla Vista, CA
1d ago
Verified
6545 Trigo Rd, Isla Vista, CA 93117
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,090–$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 Sep 16
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
851 Camino Pescadero, Isla Vista, CA 93117
1 bed
1 bath
$2,600
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
1d ago
6763 Abrego Rd, Isla Vista, CA 93117
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$2,850–$4,700
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
4d ago
6795 Trigo Rd, Isla Vista, CA 93117
3 beds
2 baths
$7,800
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
2d ago
833 Embarcadero Del Mar, Isla Vista, CA 93117
1 bed
1 bath
$3,000–$3,075
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
3d ago
6509 Seville Rd, Isla Vista, CA 93117
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,400–$2,925
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
Verified
6545 Trigo Rd, Isla Vista, CA 93117
Studio–1 bed
1 bath
$2,090–$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 Sep 16
1d 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
2d ago
6564 Del Playa Dr, Isla Vista, CA 93117
4 beds
3 baths
$15,000
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
2d ago
833 Embarcadero Del Mar, Isla Vista, CA 93117
1 bed
1 bath
$3,000–$3,075
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, 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 $5,889 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Isla Vista?
Average rent prices in Isla Vista have decreased by 42% over the last month and have increased by 39% since last year.
How does Isla Vista rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Isla Vista is 210% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $3,989 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 $236,000/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).