Isla Vista, CA rental market

What is the average rent in Isla Vista, CA?

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Last updated August 5, 2026

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Isla Vista, CA is $3,217.

Average rent

$3,217

Month-over-month change

-$258

Year-over-year change

-$65

Available rentals

46

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $800 to $24,500.

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Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$7001
$8001
$1,3001
$1,4002
$1,9002
$2,0001
$2,1001
$2,2002
$2,3004
$2,4005
$2,5004
$2,6001
$2,8003
$2,9002
$3,0001
$3,2002
$3,6001
$3,9004
$4,0004
$5,000+16

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has decreased by $65 compared to the previous year.

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Average rent price over time
Last year (2025)This year (2026)
Jan$5,871$4,500
Feb$6,750$4,950
Mar$8,000$4,800
Apr$6,000$3,425
May$5,596$4,400
Jun$5,250$3,800
Jul$2,500$3,491
Aug$2,795$3,000
Sep$3,500No data
Oct$2,500No data
Nov$8,400No data
Dec$4,850No data

Market temperature

The Isla Vista, CA rental market temperature is WARM. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

warm

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Isla Vista, CA is 60% higher than the national average.

Isla Vista, CAvs.

$3,217

$2,006

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Isla Vista, CA?

The average rent in Isla Vista, CA is $3,217.

2. What is the average rent for a studio apartment in Isla Vista, CA?

The average rent for a studio apartment in Isla Vista, CA is $2,300 per month.

3. What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Isla Vista, CA?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Isla Vista, CA is $2,500 per month.

4. What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Isla Vista, CA?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Isla Vista, CA is $4,000 per month.

5. What is the average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Isla Vista, CA?

The average rent for a three-bedroom apartment in Isla Vista, CA is $11,000 per month.

6. What is the average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Isla Vista, CA?

The average rent for a four-bedroom apartment in Isla Vista, CA is $7,740 per month.

7. How much does it cost to rent a house in Isla Vista, CA?

Houses in Isla Vista, CA rent between $800 - $24,500 with an average rent of $3,217.

8. How has the rent in Isla Vista, CA changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Isla Vista, CA decreased by $65

9. How much has the rent in Isla Vista, CA increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Isla Vista, CA decreased by $258

10. How many available rentals are there in Isla Vista, CA?

There are currently 46 rentals available in Isla Vista, CA.

11. How do rent prices in Isla Vista, CA compare with the national average?

The average rent in Isla Vista, CA is $3,217 — 60.37% higher the national average of $2,006.

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