Isla Vista, CA rental market

What is the average rent in Isla Vista, CA?

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Last updated November 4, 2026

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Isla Vista, CA is $5,100.

Average rent

$5,100

Month-over-monthMoM change

-$4,079

Year-over-yearYoY change

-$1,650

Available rentals

87

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,141 to $28,000.

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Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$1,2001
$1,3001
$1,4001
$1,5001
$1,6001
$1,8004
$1,9004
$2,0001
$2,1001
$2,2002
$2,3005
$2,4009
$2,5007
$2,6004
$2,7003
$2,8001
$3,0002
$3,4001
$3,5001
$3,6001
$3,7001
$3,8001
$4,0001
$4,3001
$4,5001
$4,6003
$4,7001
$4,8001
$5,000+45

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has decreased by $1,650 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$3,500$11,000
Oct$2,500$10,000
Nov$8,400$5,100
Dec$4,850No data

Market temperature

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

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Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Isla Vista, CA is 155% higher than the national average.

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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 $5,100.

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 $2,490 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 $2,830 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 $4,782 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 $7,800 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 $10,775 per month.

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

Houses in Isla Vista, CA rent between $1,141 - $28,000 with an average rent of $5,100.

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 $1,650

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 $4,079

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

There are currently 87 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 $5,100 — 155.13% higher the national average of $1,999.

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