Bedroom count

Property type

Last updated on March 17, 2026

Average rent in
Goleta, CA

Last updated on March 17, 2026

Last updated on March 17, 2026

Bedroom count

Property type

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Goleta, CA is $2,650. This is +39%, or $749, higher than the national average.

$3.55

average price per square foot

Median rent

$2,650

decreased by11%
over the previous yearvs previous year

Total rentals

20

for rent on Zumper.com

As of March 2026, the median rent for all bedroom counts and property types in Goleta, CA is $2,650. This is +39%, or $749, higher than the national average.

$3.55

average price per square foot

Rent ranges

2%
56%
24%
15%
4%
$0-$1,500$0 - $1,500
$1,501-$3,000$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001-$4,500$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501-$6,000$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001-$50,000$6,001 - $50,000

Households

52%
48%
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied

Median rent and rent ranges are based on Zumper inventory in the last 30 days. Household data are provided by the US Census Bureau.

Rent price trends in
Goleta, CA

Rent price trends

Rent prices for all bedroom counts and property types in Goleta, CA have decreased by 24% in the last month and have decreased by 11% in the last year.

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Rent comparables in
Goleta, CA

The monthly rent for an apartment in Goleta, CA is $3,400. A 1-bedroom apartment in Goleta, CA costs about $2,650 on average, while a 2-bedroom apartment is $4,450. Houses for rent in Goleta, CA are more expensive, with an average monthly cost of $5,750.

Comparables

1 bedroom

$1,835

11%

21%

2 bedroom

$3,950

8%

5%

3 bedroom

$6,700

8%

95%

4 bedroom

$11,900

48%

92%

Studio

$2,200

8%

4%

Studio

Average rent

$2,200

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,835

Last 30 days

11%

Last year

21%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,950

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$6,700

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

95%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$11,900

Last 30 days

48%

Last year

92%

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.

Compare rent prices in Goleta, CA to other cities

Median rent prices in Goleta, CA for all bedroom counts and property types compared to Buellton, CA.

Goleta

Median rent price$2,650
increased by39%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,850
increased by50%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Goleta, CA is 7% lower than the median rent in Buellton, CA.

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285-291 MATHILDA DR. - Photo 1 of 1

6h ago

8.6

Very good

285-291 MATHILDA DR.

285 Mathilda Dr, Goleta, CA 93117

1 bed

1 bath

$2,650–$2,750

Apartment for rent

Pacific Oaks - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.4

Very good

Pacific Oaks

7170 Davenport Rd, Goleta, CA 93117

1–2 beds

1 bath

$2,996–$5,379

Apartment for rent

Encina Meadows - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.6

Very good

Encina Meadows

5839 Encina Rd, Goleta, CA 93117

1–2 beds

1 bath

$3,242–$5,895

Price drop

Apartment for rent

250 N Fairview Ave - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.7

Very good

250 N Fairview Ave

250 N Fairview Ave, Goleta, CA 93117

1 bed

1 bath

$2,000

Condo for rent

5687 Ekwill St #105 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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