Goleta, CA rental market

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Last updated August 10, 2025

Rental market summary

The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Goleta, CA is $4,300.

Average rent

$4,300

Month-over-month change

-$200

Year-over-year change

+$400

Available rentals

90

Source: Zillow Rentals data

Rental price range

The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,300 to $11,000.

Rent frequencies
Rent priceNumber of rental properties
$1,2002
$1,3002
$1,5001
$1,7001
$1,8001
$2,0001
$2,1004
$2,2002
$2,3003
$2,4003
$2,5004
$2,6004
$2,8003
$2,9004
$3,0007
$3,1005
$3,3002
$3,4002
$3,5002
$3,6002
$3,7001
$4,0001
$4,1003
$4,2003
$4,3003
$4,4001
$4,5002
$4,6002
$4,7001
$4,8001
$4,9003
$5,000+35

Average rent price over time

In the last year, rent has increased by $400 compared to the previous year.

Average rent price over time
Last year (2024)This year (2025)
Jan$3,604$3,466
Feb$3,399$3,246
Mar$3,950$3,384
Apr$3,432$3,198
May$3,250$3,558
Jun$3,540$4,000
Jul$3,500$4,800
Aug$3,500$4,300
Sep$4,000No data
Oct$4,061No data
Nov$3,950No data
Dec$3,838No data

Market temperature

The Goleta, CA rental market temperature is COOL. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.

cool

Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.

Compare average rent in markets

Rent in Goleta, CA is 105% higher than the national average.

Goleta, CAvs.

$4,300

$2,100

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Frequently asked questions

1. What is the average rent in Goleta, CA?

The average rent in Goleta, CA is $4,300.

2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Goleta, CA?

Houses in Goleta, CA rent between $1,300 - $11,000 with an average rent of $4,300.

3. How has the rent in Goleta, CA changed in the last year?

In the last year, the rent in Goleta, CA increased by $400

4. How much has the rent in Goleta, CA increased/decreased in the last month?

In the last month, the rent in Goleta, CA decreased by $200

5. How many available rentals are there in Goleta, CA?

There are currently 90 rentals available in Goleta, CA.

6. How do rent prices in Goleta, CA compare with the national average?

The average rent in Goleta, CA is $4,300 — 104.76% higher the national average of $2,100.