Breakpointe Coronado
6672 Abrego Rd,
Isla Vista, CA 93117
$1,100 - $3,482 Total Monthly Price
Studio - 4 Beds
University of California, Santa Barbara
Goleta, CA
University of California, Santa Barbara - Goleta, CA Area Guide
A top-notch university with a prime location on the Southern California coast
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Public Ivy
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Ocean
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Mountains
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Scenic
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Gauchos
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With its campus sandwiched between Los Padres National Forest and the Pacific Ocean, the University of California, Santa Barbara enjoys one of the most unique and scenic collegiate environments you’ll find anywhere. Academically, the university is one of the most highly ranked in the nation, with its superb educational and research opportunities earning it recognition as a Public Ivy institution.
Living around UCSB, odds are good that you’ll be spending a lot of time outside enjoying the sunshine. The university is well known for being bike friendly, with prominent bicycle lanes and trails encouraging pedal power for local transportation. The university also owns miles of the coastline, so hitting the beach is a favorite pastime. For more active excursions, the sprawling mountains and forests just north of campus offer endless opportunities for exploration.
Bordering the west side of UCSB, the Isla Vista community is where you’ll find the most convenient living arrangements. Apartments, condos, and houses can be a bit pricey in this area, but they’ll put you within easy walking distance of the main campus as well as the charming cafes and restaurants surrounding Anisq’Oyo Park.
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Goleta, CA is $1,356 for a studio, $2,479 for one bedroom, $3,894 for two bedrooms, and $4,575 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Goleta has decreased by -2.5% in the past year.
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Studio
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443 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,356/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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592 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,479/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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936 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$3,894/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,235 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$4,575/month
Average Rent
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly University of California, Santa Barbara - Goleta, CA (University) is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Exceptionally Bikeable
Bikeability
90
/ 100
Daily Essentials
University of California, Santa Barbara - Goleta, CA (University) offers all daily essentials, but they’re limited to a few main areas.
Supermarket Within a 10 Minute Walk
Groceries
80
/ 100
Good Restaurant Variety Nearby
Restaurants
60
/ 100
Good Café Variety Nearby
Cafes
60
/ 100
Fair Variety of Shops Nearby
Shopping
40
/ 100
Local Vibe
Get a sense of what it’s like to live in University of California, Santa Barbara - Goleta, CA (University) from everyday activity to noise and nightlife.
Calm Atmosphere
Vibrancy
10
/ 100
Few to No Nightlife Options Nearby
Nightlife
10
/ 100
Very Noisy
Quiet Score
30
/ 100
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Grades K-5
429 Students
Public
Grades K-5
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Public
Grades K-5
369 Students
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Grades K-5
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Public
Grades K-8
269 Students
Public
Grades K-8
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Public
Grades 6-8
731 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,149 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Isla Vista County Park
- Lake Los Carneros Park
- Stow Grove Park
- Center for Urban Agriculture at Fairview Gardens
- Tuckers Grove County Park
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Santa Barbara Municipal
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
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