Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 31, 2026
Average rent in
Goleta, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on July 31, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Goleta
$4,000/mo
21%vs previous year
The average rent in Goleta is $4,000 per month as of July 2026. This is 107% above the national average rent, or $2,070 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Goleta
36
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Goleta rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Goleta, CA
Average rent prices in Goleta have increased by 8% over the last month and have increased by 21% 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 $3,550, whereas a house costs $5,495. 1-bedroom apartments in Goleta run $2,495 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,000.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,395 | 40% | 18% | |
1 bedroom | $2,472 |  2% | 14% | |
2 bedroom | $4,000 | 2% | 20% | |
3 bedroom | $4,850 | 4% | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $11,750 | 16% | 100% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Cabrillo Business Park | $4,000 | |
Downtown Goleta | $4,700 | |
El Encanto Heights | $4,775 | |
Encina | $4,135 | |
Los Carneros Park | $4,800 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,550 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $3,825 | 6% | No Change | |
Houses | $5,495 | 16% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,374 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,395
Last 30 days
40%
Last year
18%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,472
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
14%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$4,000
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
20%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,850
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$11,750
Last 30 days
16%
Last year
100%
Downtown Goleta
Average rent
$4,700
Encina
Average rent
$4,135
Los Carneros Park
Average rent
$4,800
El Encanto Heights
Average rent
$4,775
Cabrillo Business Park
Average rent
$4,000
Apartments
Average rent
$3,550
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$3,825
Last 30 days
6%
Houses
Average rent
$5,495
Last 30 days
16%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,374
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
107%higher than the national median
53%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Goleta, CA is 36% higher than the median rent in Buellton, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,950
1%$4,542
32%$3,150
14%$4,700
56%$20,000
2%$2,779
6%$3,900
19%$3,375
19%$2,450
8%$5,500
51%$5,650
$2,900
1%Discover rentals in Goleta, CA
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Goleta
475 Cannon Green Dr, Goleta, CA 93117
3 beds
3 baths
$1,900
Condo for rent
Available Jul 8
2d ago
251 Mathilda Dr, Goleta, CA 93117
2 beds
1 bath
$3,295
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Goleta condo for rent in Goleta
2 beds
1 bath
$3,495
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Goleta
2 beds
1.5 baths
$3,600
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Goleta
347 Island Oak Ln, Goleta, CA 93117
4 beds
5 baths
$12,000
House for rent
Available Jul 24
5d+ ago
House for rent in Goleta
3 beds
3.5 baths
$9,550
$8,950
Price drop
House for rent
3d ago
6060 La Goleta Rd, Goleta, CA 93117
2 beds
2 baths
$6,175
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Goleta condo for rent in Goleta
29 Dearborn Pl, Goleta, CA 93117
1 bed
1 bath
$3,200
Condo for rent
3d ago
House for rent in Goleta
3 beds
2 baths
$5,000
$4,825
Price drop
House for rent
16h ago
285 Mathilda Dr, Goleta, CA 93117
1 bed
1 bath
$2,675
Apartment for rent
2d ago
65 Placer Dr, Goleta, CA 93117
1 bed
1 bath
$2,450
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Goleta condo for rent in Goleta
29 Dearborn Pl, Goleta, CA 93117
1 bed
1 bath
$3,200
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
367 Northgate Dr #B, Goleta, CA 93117
3 beds
1.5 baths
$4,750
$4,525
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 25
2d ago
65 Placer Dr, Goleta, CA 93117
1 bed
1 bath
$2,450
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Goleta
1 bed
1 bath
$2,050
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Goleta
7369 Elmhurst Pl #B, Goleta, CA 93117
3 beds
2 baths
$4,275
House for rent
Available Jul 15
3d ago
House for rent in Goleta
3 beds
2 baths
$5,000
$4,825
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Goleta
3 beds
3.5 baths
$9,550
$8,950
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
367 Northgate Dr #B, Goleta, CA 93117
3 beds
1.5 baths
$4,750
$4,525
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jul 25
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Goleta
2 beds
1.5 baths
$3,600
Apartment 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 $4,000 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Goleta?
Average rent prices in Goleta have increased by 8% over the last month and have increased by 21% since last year.
How does Goleta rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Goleta is 107% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $2,070 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Goleta?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Goleta are Cabrillo Business Park ($4,000/mo), Encina ($4,135/mo), and Downtown Goleta ($4,700/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Goleta?
To comfortably afford rent in Goleta, you'd need to earn approximately $160,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Goleta?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Goleta average around $2,680/month and two-bedrooms approximately $3,980/month.
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).