What's the average rent in Goleta, CA?

Rental Market Trends in Goleta, CA

SOURCE: TRULIA DATA

Rental market highlights

As of November 2026, the average rent in Goleta, CA is $4,200 per month, which is 117% higher than the national average rent of $1,932 per month.

AVERAGE RENT

$4,200

0.0%No change month over month

10.5%$400 increase year-over-year

AVAILABLE RENTALS

APARTMENTS

$3,895

HOUSES

$5,500

TOWNHOUSES

$4,275

As of November 2026, apartments are the most affordable rental option in Goleta, CA at $3,895 per month, while houses are the most expensive at $5,500 per month. Townhomes average $4,275 per month, offering a mid-range alternative for renters.

Average rent by number of bedrooms

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,850
2 Bedrooms	$3,795
3 Bedrooms	$5,389
4 Bedrooms	$5,816
All	$4,200

As of November 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom rental in Goleta, CA is $2,850 per month, followed by $3,795 for a 2 bedroom rental, $5,389 for a 3 bedroom rental, and $5,816 for a 4 bedroom rental.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$1,450
2 Bedrooms	$4,200
3 Bedrooms	$4,350
4 Bedrooms	$5,450
All	$4,275

As of November 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom townhome in Goleta, CA is $1,450 per month, followed by $4,200 for a 2 bedroom townhome, $4,350 for a 3 bedroom townhome, and $5,450 for a 4 bedroom townhome.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$2,550
2 Bedrooms	$3,650
3 Bedrooms	$4,700
4 Bedrooms	$4,999
All	$3,595

As of November 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Goleta, CA is $2,550 per month, followed by $3,650 for a 2 bedroom apartment, $4,700 for a 3 bedroom apartment, and $4,999 for a 4 bedroom apartment.

Floor plan type	Average rent
1 Bedroom	$3,367
2 Bedrooms	$3,500
3 Bedrooms	$5,411
4 Bedrooms	$6,800
All	$5,500

As of November 2026, the average rent for a 1 bedroom house in Goleta, CA is $3,367 per month, followed by $3,500 for a 2 bedroom house, $5,411 for a 3 bedroom house, and $6,800 for a 4 bedroom house.