Student Housing in Goleta, CA
$6,750/unit
Fees may apply1025 El Embarcadero Rd
$4,500+/unit
Fees may apply150 Sanderling Ln
$11,000/unit
Fees may apply347 Island Oak Ln
$2,600/unit
Fees may apply41 Dearborn Pl
$2,700/unit
Fees may apply48 San Jano Dr
$2,650/unit
Fees may apply5516 Armitos Ave
$2,400/unit
Fees may apply6115 Coloma Dr
$5,975/unit
Fees may apply6211 Covington Way
$5,300/unit
Fees may apply65 Placer Dr
$14,000/unit
Fees may apply6533 El Nido Ln
$14,000/unit
Fees may apply6535 El Nido Ln
6616 Sabado Tarde Rd
$8,400/unit
Fees may apply6624 Pasado Rd
6649 Del Playa Dr
$1,990/unit
Fees may apply6655 Abrego Rd
$8,400/unit
Fees may apply6694 Sabado Tarde Rd
6701 Del Playa Dr
$1,200/unit
Fees may apply6703 Del Playa Dr
$7,200/unit
Fees may apply6705 Del Playa Dr
$7,200/unit
Fees may apply6707 Del Playa Dr
$13,000/unit
Fees may apply6709 Del Playa Dr
About Student Housing in Goleta
Goleta is the city directly adjacent to UCSB on the north and west, sitting between Isla Vista and Santa Barbara along Highway 101. It functions as UCSB's overflow housing market for students who want more space than Isla Vista offers at slightly lower prices than downtown Santa Barbara. The city has grown with more apartments and development in recent years. Biking to UCSB from most of Goleta is straightforward, and the beach is close. It is a quieter, more suburban alternative to the density and noise of I.V.
Best Neighborhoods for Students in Goleta
Near Hollister Avenue (Old Town Goleta)
Goleta's commercial center — a few apartments, some walkability to local shops, and quick bike access to UCSB. More affordable than I.V. for comparable unit quality.
Ellwood / Devereux Area
Quieter and closer to the Ellwood Mesa nature preserve. Mix of apartment complexes and house rentals. Popular with upperclassmen and grad students who want I.V. proximity without I.V. noise.
Getting Around Goleta as a Student
Here's what you need to know about getting around Goleta.
Public Transit
MTD buses connect Goleta to UCSB and Santa Barbara with reasonable frequency. The bike path along Cathedral Oaks Road connects most of Goleta to campus without riding on the highway.
Walking and Biking
Biking is the primary transportation mode for most UCSB students in Goleta. The Obern Trail and Hollister corridor provide car-free connections to campus. Walking is less practical for most daily needs — the distances are longer than in I.V.
Parking
Generally easier than I.V. — most apartments include a space and street parking is more available. Having a car is more practical here than in Isla Vista.
Frequently Asked Questions: Student Housing in Goleta
Common questions from students searching for housing.
Goleta typically runs $850-$1,200/mo per person — cheaper than downtown Santa Barbara and roughly comparable to or slightly less than Isla Vista for similar unit quality. You often get more space per dollar than in I.V.
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