Hollister Village
100 Baldwin Dr,
Goleta, CA 93117
Studio - 3 Beds | $3,034 - $5,829
Rental Market Trends in Goleta, CA
What is the average rent in Goleta, CA?
$2,528/month
Average Rent
591 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+2.1%
Increase in the Last Year
As of June 2025, the average rent in Goleta, CA is $2,528 per month. This is 55% higher than the national average rent price of $1,627/month, making Goleta one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Goleta, you can expect to pay about $1,332 per month for a studio, $2,528 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,941 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $4,869 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Goleta, CA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 2.1%, which averages out to $54 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Goleta, CA
Last Updated June 2025
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
2%
Below $700/month
0%
$700 - $1,000/month
12%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
23%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
63%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Goleta?
Based on current rent prices, West Santa Barbara is the most affordable neighborhood in Goleta.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Goleta?
Based on current rent prices, West Santa Barbara is the most expensive neighborhood in Goleta.
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Which Goleta neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhood in Goleta with the most apartments available is West Santa Barbara .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Goleta, CA?
Because the average rent in Goleta is $2,528, you’ll want to make about $8,426 per month or $101,112 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Goleta, CA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Goleta, CA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$1,679/month
$1,679/month
One Bedroom
$2,859/month
$2,859/month
Two Bedroom
$3,945/month
$3,945/month
Three Bedroom
$4,757/month
$4,757/month
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Methodology
† 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 June 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.