What's the average rent in Isla Vista, CA?

Rental Market Trends in Isla Vista, CA

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of October 2026, the average rent in Isla Vista, CA is $9,500 per month, which is 388% higher than the national average rent of $1,948 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$9,500

137.5%$5,500 increase month-over-month

280.0%$7,000 increase year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

APARTMENTS

$8,425

HOUSES

$800

TOWNHOUSES

$4,700

As of October 2026, houses are the most affordable rental option in Isla Vista, CA at $800 per month, while apartments are the most expensive at $8,425 per month. Townhomes average $4,700 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,600
2 Bedrooms	$4,800
3 Bedrooms	$11,000
4 Bedrooms	$17,000
All	$9,500

As of October 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Isla Vista, CA is $2,600 per month, followed by $4,800 for a 2 bedroom rental, $11,000 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $17,000 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	—
2 Bedrooms	$4,700
3 Bedrooms	—
4 Bedrooms	—
All	$4,700

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,600
2 Bedrooms	$3,950
3 Bedrooms	$24,500
4 Bedrooms	$18,000
All	$14,000

As of October 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Isla Vista, CA is $2,600 per month, followed by $3,950 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $24,500 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $18,000 for a 4 bedroom apartment.