Average Rent in Goleta, CA
4 apartment buildings, 8 units. Daily asking prices with rent history for every building.
Browse apartments in Goleta, CAAvg Rent
$1,892/mo
median $1,420
market average
Cheapest
$850/mo
Solis Isla Vista
Properties
4
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Units
8
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 4 properties in Goleta, CA.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Goleta, CA Rent Prices
All 4 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
Solis Isla Vista
6563 Trigo Rd, Goleta, CA 93117, USA
The Cove Santa Barbara
568 Ocean Meadows Ln, Goleta, CA 93117, USA
Patterson Place Apartments
120 S Patterson Ave, Goleta, CA 93111, USA
Willow Springs Apartments
60 Willow Springs Ln, Goleta, CA 93117, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Solis Isla Vista 6563 Trigo Rd, Goleta, CA 93117, USA | $850 | $850 | -- | 4.9 (183) | 1 |
| 2 | The Cove Santa Barbara 568 Ocean Meadows Ln, Goleta, CA 93117, USA | $1,210 | $1,354 | $0.52/ft² | 4.8 (113) | 5 |
| 3 | Patterson Place Apartments 120 S Patterson Ave, Goleta, CA 93111, USA | $3,403 | $3,403 | $4.25/ft² | 4.3 (54) | 1 |
| 4 | Willow Springs Apartments 60 Willow Springs Ln, Goleta, CA 93117, USA | $4,110 | $4,110 | $4.00/ft² | 4.1 (60) | 1 |
Rent & Price History by Building
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Solis Isla Vista
4.9 (183)6563 Trigo Rd, Goleta, CA 93117, USA
The Cove Santa Barbara
4.8 (113)568 Ocean Meadows Ln, Goleta, CA 93117, USA
Patterson Place Apartments
4.3 (54)120 S Patterson Ave, Goleta, CA 93111, USA
Willow Springs Apartments
4.1 (60)60 Willow Springs Ln, Goleta, CA 93117, USA
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Goleta, CA neighborhoods
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Goleta, CA Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Goleta, CA is $1,892 per month, based on 8 units across 4 apartment communities. Prices range from $850 at Solis Isla Vista to $4,110 at Willow Springs Apartments.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $850/mo | $850/mo | 1 |
| 2 Bed | $3,757/mo | $3,403/mo | 2 |
| 5 Bed | $1,354/mo | $1,210/mo | 5 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Goleta, CA, and what they pay
Tracked tracked rent in Goleta, CA averages $1,892/mo. At the local median household income of $118,039, that works out to 19% of gross income, well within the 25 percent comfortable-rent threshold.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Goleta, CA at $2,385/mo. The current tracked market average runs 21% below that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Goleta, CA while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Goleta, CA?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$76,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,892/mo.
Comfortable income
$91,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($850/mo), you need to earn at least $34,000/year.
Median household income in Goleta, CA is $118,039 , about 30% above the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Goleta, CA
Overall prices in Goleta, CA runs above the national average by about 14% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 113.7, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Goleta, CA's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,892 |
| Utilities | $754 |
| Groceries | $567 |
| Transportation | $1,798 |
| Healthcare | $877 |
| Other goods and services | $1,403 |
| Estimated total | $7,291/mo |
Population
32,693
Median household income
$118,039
Census median rent
$2,385/mo
Census rent burden
30.7%
Median age
35.5
Mean commute
19 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
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Nearby cities in California
How Goleta, CA rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Goleta, CA | 30-Day Change | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles, CA | $3,150 | +66% | +3.5% | 50 |
| San Diego, CA | $3,546 | +87% | +3.2% | 34 |
| Anaheim, CA | $2,819 | +49% | +1.5% | 33 |
| Riverside, CA | $2,486 | +31% | -0.4% | 25 |
| Sacramento, CA | $2,258 | +19% | +3% | 23 |
| Antioch, CA | $2,328 | +23% | -1% | 22 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Goleta, CA?
The average rent in Goleta, CA is $1,892 per month, based on 8 units across 4 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the median rent in Goleta, CA?
The median asking rent in Goleta, CA is $1,420 per month, computed from 8 live listed units and refreshed daily. The average is $1,892/mo; the median resists skew from luxury listings.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Goleta, CA?
The lowest available rent in Goleta, CA starts at $850 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Goleta, CA?
2-bedroom apartments in Goleta, CA average $3,757/mo. Units start from $3,403/mo across 2 units currently listed.
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