What's the average rent in Goleta, CA?

Rental Market Trends in Goleta, CA

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of August 2026, the average rent in Goleta, CA is $3,950 per month, which is 101% higher than the national average rent of $1,965 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$3,950

9.7%$350 increase month-over-month

-4.0%-$163 decrease year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

APARTMENTS

$3,474

HOUSES

$5,500

TOWNHOUSES

$4,600

As of August 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Goleta, CA at $3,474 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $5,500 per month. Townhomes average $4,600 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,595
2 Bedrooms	$3,922
3 Bedrooms	$5,500
4 Bedrooms	$6,000
All	$3,950

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Goleta, CA is $2,595 per month, followed by $3,922 for a 2 bedroom rental, $5,500 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $6,000 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	—
2 Bedrooms	$3,800
3 Bedrooms	$4,600
4 Bedrooms	$6,700
All	$4,600

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 2 bedroom townhome in Goleta, CA is $3,800 per month, followed by $4,600 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $6,700 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,540
2 Bedrooms	$3,695
3 Bedrooms	$4,700
4 Bedrooms	$5,600
All	$3,285

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Goleta, CA is $2,540 per month, followed by $3,695 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $4,700 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $5,600 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,775
2 Bedrooms	—
3 Bedrooms	$5,500
4 Bedrooms	$6,000
All	$5,500

As of August 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Goleta, CA is $1,775 per month, followed by $5,500 for a 3 bedroom house, and $6,000 for a 4 bedroom house.