Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 16, 2026
Average rent in
Goleta, CA
Average rent in
Last updated on June 16, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Goleta
$3,550/mo
18%vs previous year
The average rent in Goleta is $3,550 per month as of June 2026. This is 82% above the national average rent, or $1,600 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Goleta
31
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Goleta rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Goleta, CA
Average rent prices in Goleta have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 18% 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 $3,445, whereas a house costs $6,950. 1-bedroom apartments in Goleta run $2,650 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $4,450.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $2,350 | 8% | - | |
1 bedroom | $2,675 | No Change | 8% | |
2 bedroom | $3,895 | 5% | 15% | |
3 bedroom | $5,400 |  6% | 38% | |
4 bedroom | $15,000 | 25% | 156% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Cabrillo Business Park | $4,077 | |
Downtown Goleta | $3,650 | |
El Encanto Heights | $3,946 | |
Encina | $4,300 | |
Los Carneros Park | $4,077 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,445 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $3,600 | 8% | No Change | |
Houses | $6,950 | 8% | No Change | |
Rooms | $1,899 | No Change | - |
Studio
Average rent
$2,350
Last 30 days
8%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,675
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
8%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,895
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
15%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$5,400
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
38%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$15,000
Last 30 days
25%
Last year
156%
Encina
Average rent
$4,300
El Encanto Heights
Average rent
$3,946
Downtown Goleta
Average rent
$3,650
Los Carneros Park
Average rent
$4,077
Cabrillo Business Park
Average rent
$4,077
Apartments
Average rent
$3,445
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$3,600
Last 30 days
8%
Houses
Average rent
$6,950
Last 30 days
8%
Rooms
Average rent
$1,899
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
82%higher than the national median
54%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Goleta, CA is 18% higher than the median rent in Buellton, CA.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$3,000
1%$4,600
35%$3,056
10%$3,300
40%$28,000
14%$2,883
4%$3,900
19%$3,500
45%$4,550
35%$4,500
159%$4,300
$2,918
2%Discover rentals in Goleta, CA
16h ago
Condo for rent in Goleta
2 beds
2 baths
$3,450
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Downtown Goleta condo for rent in Goleta
2 beds
1 bath
$3,550
Condo for rent
4d ago
Apartment for rent in Goleta
2 beds
1.5 baths
$3,600
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Goleta
4 beds
2 baths
$5,500
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Goleta
1146 N Fairview Ave, Goleta, CA 93117
5 beds
3.5 baths
$17,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Goleta
3 beds
3.5 baths
$10,500
$10,250
Price drop
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Goleta
2 beds
2.5 baths
$5,450
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 6
1d ago
7170 Davenport Rd, Goleta, CA 93117
1–2 beds
1 bath
$3,007–$5,318
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
50 Oasis Apartments, Goleta, CA 93117
1 bed
1 bath
$2,550
Apartment for rent
1d ago
7170 Davenport Rd, Goleta, CA 93117
1–2 beds
1 bath
$3,007–$5,318
Apartment for rent
14h ago
285 Mathilda Dr, Goleta, CA 93117
1 bed
1 bath
$2,650
Apartment for rent
18h ago
5839 Encina Rd, Goleta, CA 93117
1–2 beds
1 bath
$2,929–$5,710
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
10 Calaveras Ave, Goleta, CA 93117
1 bed
1 bath
$3,050
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
50 Oasis Apartments, Goleta, CA 93117
1 bed
1 bath
$2,550
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
345 Mathilda Dr, Goleta, CA 93117
1 bed
1 bath
$2,450
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
65 Placer Dr, Goleta, CA 93117
1 bed
1 bath
$2,450
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Apartment for rent in Goleta
2 beds
1.5 baths
$3,600
Apartment for rent
16h ago
Condo for rent in Goleta
2 beds
2 baths
$3,450
Condo for rent
18h ago
5839 Encina Rd, Goleta, CA 93117
1 bed
1 bath
$2,929–$4,302
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Encina house for rent in Goleta
316 Cambridge Dr #1, Goleta, CA 93117
4 beds
2.5 baths
$7,000
$6,300
Price drop
House for rent
Available Jun 12
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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 $3,550 per month as of June 13, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Goleta?
Average rent prices in Goleta have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 18% since last year.
How does Goleta rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Goleta is 82% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,600 more per month.
Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Goleta?
The most affordable neighborhoods in Goleta are Downtown Goleta ($3,650/mo), El Encanto Heights ($3,946/mo), and Los Carneros Park ($4,077/mo).
What salary do I need to afford rent in Goleta?
To comfortably afford rent in Goleta, you'd need to earn approximately $142,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Goleta?
Goleta's 2025 rental market shows 1-bedroom apartments averaging around $2,700 per month, while 2-bedroom units rent for around $3,800 per month. These figures represent the current market conditions across Santa Barbara County's rental landscape.
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).