Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 30, 2026
Average rent in
Goleta, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on October 30, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Goleta
$3,700/mo
32%vs previous year
The average rent in Goleta is $3,700 per month as of October 2026. This is 95% above the national average rent, or $1,800 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Goleta
24
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Goleta rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Goleta, CA
Average rent prices in Goleta have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 32% 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
Goleta, CA
Rent prices in Goleta vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Goleta is $2,950, whereas a house costs $5,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Goleta run $2,795 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,575.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,490 | No Change | 22% | |
1 bedroom | $2,850 |  3% | 16% | |
2 bedroom | $3,775 | 6% | 6% | |
3 bedroom | $6,950 | 5% | 32% | |
4 bedroom | $7,950 | 53% | 59% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Cabrillo Business Park | $4,195 | |
Downtown Goleta | $4,500 | |
El Encanto Heights | $5,200 | |
Encina | $5,700 | |
Los Carneros Park | $5,103 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $2,950 | 9% | 11% | |
Condos | $2,925 | 6% | 8% | |
Houses | $5,250 | 2% | 8% | |
Rooms | $1,465 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,490
Last year
22%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,850
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
16%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,775
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
6%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$6,950
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
32%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$7,950
Last 30 days
53%
Last year
59%
Downtown Goleta
Average rent
$4,500
Los Carneros Park
Average rent
$5,103
Encina
Average rent
$5,700
El Encanto Heights
Average rent
$5,200
Cabrillo Business Park
Average rent
$4,195
Apartments
Average rent
$2,950
Last 30 days
9%
Last year
11%
Condos
Average rent
$2,925
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
8%
Houses
Average rent
$5,250
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
8%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,465
The table above reflects average rent prices in Goleta, 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 Goleta, CA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Goleta and Buellton by all bedroom counts and property types.
Goleta
95%higher than the national median
37%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Goleta, CA is 42% higher than the median rent in Buellton, CA.
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$2,983
3%Discover rentals in Goleta, CA
1d ago
Condo for rent in Goleta
371 Cannon Green Dr #G, Goleta, CA 93117
1 bed
2 baths
$1,500
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.Condo for rent
Available Nov 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Goleta
850 Camino Pescadero - 104 #104, Goleta, 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
Available Oct 12
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Goleta
850 Camino Pescadero - 202 #202, Goleta, 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
Available Oct 12
1d ago
Las Cruces Ranch Rd, Goleta, CA 93117
3 beds
2 baths
$2,950
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
House for rent in Goleta
534 Vereda Del Ciervo, Goleta, CA 93117
4 beds
3 baths
$10,500
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.House for rent
3d ago
282 Orange Ave, Goleta, CA 93117
Studio
2 baths
$4,675
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
Condo for rent in Goleta
2 beds
2.5 baths
$4,500
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.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Goleta condo for rent in Goleta
1 bed
1 bath
$2,850
Price dropped $150Fees 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.Condo for rent
1d ago
House for rent in Goleta
4 beds
2 baths
$4,900
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.House for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Goleta
285 Mathilda Dr, Goleta, CA 93117
1 bed
1 bath
$2,650
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
House for rent in Goleta
7791 Jenna Dr #NA, Goleta, CA 93117
3 beds
2 baths
$5,200
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.House for rent
Available Nov 1
3d ago
House for rent in Goleta
3 beds
2 baths
$5,150
Price dropped $350Fees 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.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Goleta
534 Vereda Del Ciervo, Goleta, CA 93117
4 beds
3 baths
$10,500
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.House for rent
1d ago
Downtown Goleta condo for rent in Goleta
1 bed
1 bath
$2,075
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.Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Goleta
2 beds
1 bath
$3,500
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
1d ago
Downtown Goleta apartment for rent in Goleta
27 1/2 Magnolia Ave #B, Goleta, CA 93117
1 bed
1 bath
$2,075
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
1d ago
Downtown Goleta apartment for rent in Goleta
27 1/2 Magnolia Ave #B, Goleta, CA 93117
1 bed
1 bath
$2,075
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
1d ago
Downtown Goleta condo for rent in Goleta
1 bed
1 bath
$2,075
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.Condo for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Goleta
3 beds
2 baths
$5,150
Price dropped $350Fees 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.House for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Goleta condo for rent in Goleta
1 bed
1 bath
$2,850
Price dropped $150Fees 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.Condo for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Goleta, CA
Quick answers to common questions about the Goleta rental market.
How much is rent in Goleta?
The average rent in Goleta is $3,700 per month as of October 24, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Goleta?
Average rent prices in Goleta have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 32% since last year.
How does Goleta rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Goleta is 95% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,800 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Goleta?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Goleta are Cabrillo Business Park ($4,195/mo), Downtown Goleta ($4,500/mo), and Los Carneros Park ($5,103/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Goleta?
To comfortably afford rent in Goleta, you'd need to earn approximately $148,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Goleta?
February offers the best rental deals in Goleta with the lowest prices of the year, running about 28% lower than August's peak rates. November and December are also less competitive months with reduced demand compared to the high-competition periods of May and July.
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).