Cortona Point
100 Cortona Point Dr,
Goleta, CA 93117
$3,600 - $6,025
1-3 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Goleta, CA
What is the average rent in Goleta, CA?
$2,489/month
Average Rent
592 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+0.7%
Increase in the Last Year
As of January 2026, the average rent in Goleta, CA is $2,489 per month. This is 53% higher than the national average rent price of $1,624/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 $1,357 per month for a studio, $2,489 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $3,917 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $4,806 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Goleta, CA?
In the past year, rent has increased by 0.7%, which averages out to $19 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 January 2026
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
24%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
62%
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Rent by Neighborhood
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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Goleta?
Based on current rent prices, West Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara Municipal Airport" are the most affordable neighborhoods in Goleta.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Goleta?
Based on current rent prices, Santa Barbara Municipal Airport and West Santa Barbara" are the most expensive neighborhoods in Goleta.
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Which Goleta neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Goleta with the most apartments available are West Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara Municipal Airport" .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Goleta, CA?
Because the average rent in Goleta is $2,489, you’ll want to make about $8,296 per month or $99,552 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
$1,763/month
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One Bedroom
$2,831/month
$3,065/month
Two Bedroom
$4,044/month
$3,766/month
Three Bedroom
$4,890/month
$4,750/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 November 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.