4+ Bedroom Apartment Rent in Goleta, CA
Median asking rent for a 4+ bedroom apartment in Goleta, California as of July 2026. That's +27% higher than the citywide median of $3,843 and +94% above the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520.
Income needed for a 4+ bedroom in Goleta
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 4+ bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Goleta
Compare Goleta's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 4+ bedroom in California
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ridgecrest | $1,823 |
| 2 | Taft | $1,930 |
| 3 | Lakeport | $1,980 |
| 4 | Barstow | $2,001 |
| 5 | California City | $2,070 |
| 6 | Florin | $2,076 |
| 7 | Clearlake | $2,100 |
| 8 | Porterville | $2,210 |
| 9 | Oroville | $2,215 |
| 10 | El Centro | $2,220 |
| 11 | Paradise | $2,230 |
| 12 | Red Bluff | $2,230 |
| 13 | La Riviera | $2,250 |
| 14 | Eureka | $2,280 |
| 15 | Florence-Graham | $2,296 |
Most expensive cities for a 4+ bedroom in California
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coronado | $6,970 |
| 2 | Solana Beach | $6,500 |
| 3 | Santa Cruz | $6,455 |
| 4 | Cupertino | $6,370 |
| 5 | Scotts Valley | $6,270 |
| 6 | Ladera Ranch | $6,270 |
| 7 | Aptos | $6,270 |
| 8 | Newport Beach | $6,188 |
| 9 | Coto de Caza | $6,130 |
| 10 | Foster City | $6,050 |
| 11 | Irvine | $5,986 |
| 12 | Carlsbad | $5,908 |
| 13 | Los Altos | $5,850 |
| 14 | Encinitas | $5,820 |
| 15 | Laguna Beach | $5,770 |
Nearby cities — 4+ bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 4+ bedroom rents than Goleta.
| City | Distance | 4+ Bedroom rent | vs Goleta |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solvang, CA | 10.7 mi | $4,080 | $-800 (-16%) |
| Isla Vista, CA | 16.3 mi | $3,501 | $-1,379 (-28%) |
| Lompoc, CA | 20.2 mi | $4,080 | $-800 (-16%) |
| Santa Barbara, CA | 23.7 mi | $5,624 | +$744 (+15%) |
| Montecito, CA | 32.3 mi | $6,700 | +$1,820 (+37%) |
| Santa Maria, CA | 36.3 mi | $4,330 | $-550 (-11%) |
| Carpinteria, CA | 39.4 mi | $5,100 | +$220 (+5%) |
| Nipomo, CA | 48.2 mi | $3,840 | $-1,040 (-21%) |
| Ventura, CA | 51.2 mi | $4,077 | $-803 (-16%) |
| Ojai, CA | 53.5 mi | $3,590 | $-1,290 (-26%) |
| Arroyo Grande, CA | 55.2 mi | $3,980 | $-900 (-18%) |
| Grover Beach, CA | 57.7 mi | $3,650 | $-1,230 (-25%) |
4+ Bedroom rent in Goleta — common questions
How much is a 4+ bedroom apartment in Goleta?
As of July 2026, the median 4+ bedroom apartment rent in Goleta, California is $4,880 per month. This is +27% higher than the citywide median of $3,843.
What income do you need to afford a 4+ bedroom in Goleta?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $195,200 ($16,267/month gross), which works out to roughly $93.85/hour at a full-time job.
Is Goleta expensive for a 4+ bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Goleta's 4+ bedroom median of $4,880 is +94% above the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520. It ranks in the 97th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Goleta rank for 4+ bedroom rent in California?
Among the 384 cities in California with 4+ bedroom data, Goleta ranks #302 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 4+ bedroom options near Goleta?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 4+ bedroom rents include Solvang ($4,080), Isla Vista ($3,501), Lompoc ($4,080).