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257 San Nicolas Ave, Santa Barbara, CA 93109, USA|East Mesa
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About 257 San Nicolas Ave
(RLNE1992880) Sleek, Contemporary Home + Furnished Guest Studio with Full Kitchen This house is ideally located in the most desirable neighborhood in Santa Barbara. It is a 5 minute walk to Shoreline Drive. As you enter the home you are sure to be impressed by the spacious, open floor plan which gives the home a tremendous sense of space. You enter into the living room, complete with several windows. All windows have plantation shutters that offer plenty of natural light and privacy. The bedrooms have new built-in system closets. Through the living room is the open kitchen. The kitchen has tile flooring and the abundant cabinet space add lots of appeal! The kitchen is open to the dining room which is a nice feature. It has a sliding glass door, built-in cabinets, high-end stainless steel appliances, built-in wine rack and granite counter tops. It opens on to a patio and backyard. The renovated bathroom has an open tile shower, heated towel rack and solar tube providing ample natural light. There is a separate laundry room with washer/dryer and pantry that provide more storage. 3 bedrooms/1 bath. There is also a separate studio/granny flat included with kitchen and bathroom that is completely furnished. The front and back yards are newly-landscaped with stone paths and accent lighting. The private, fenced back yard makes this the ideal place to relax from the stresses of the daily grind. Outdoor dining area, gazebo and grill compliment the California outdoor lifestyle. Call Cochrane Property Mgmt. Inc. @805-965-2887 ext 114, 113. Or email marisol@cochranepm.com to schedule an appointment. Get an application and view other listings at our website @ www.cochranepm.com 257 San Nicolas Ave $4200 1st month + $4400 Deposit Available Now! Landscaping, and fish pond maintenance will be taken care of by the gardener at owner expense. Please note that watering landscape and keeping pond pumps turned on are required during tenancy.
Address details
| Neighborhood | East Mesa |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 93109 |
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in East Mesa
3-bedroom apartments at 257 San Nicolas Ave cost about 51% less than the average rent price for 3-bedroom apartments in Santa Barbara.
Median rents as of Jan 31 2026.
East Mesa
Santa Barbara
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| February 2024 | $7,000 |
| March 2024 | $6,930 |
| April 2024 | $6,975 |
| May 2024 | $6,766 |
| June 2024 | $6,740 |
| July 2024 | $6,518 |
| August 2024 | $6,548 |
| September 2024 | $6,568 |
| October 2024 | $6,252 |
| November 2024 | $6,019 |
| December 2024 | $6,034 |
| January 2025 | $6,242 |
| February 2025 | $6,850 |
| March 2025 | $7,190 |
| April 2025 | $7,262 |
| May 2025 | $7,880 |
| June 2025 | $7,212 |
| July 2025 | $6,640 |
| August 2025 | $7,056 |
| September 2025 | $7,505 |
| October 2025 | $6,600 |
| November 2025 | $6,360 |
| December 2025 | $6,968 |
| January 2026 | $7,189 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| February 2024 | $10,750 |
| December 2024 | $8,500 |
| May 2025 | $9,041 |
| November 2025 | $8,500 |
Rent history
The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.| 10 years ago | $4,200 |
Schools near 257 San Nicolas Ave
Washington Elementary School
290 lighthouse rd
santa barbara, CA, 93109
K-6Public
A
Santa Barbara Community Academy
850 portesuello ave
santa barbara, CA, 93101
K-6Public
B-
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Neighborhood
East Mesa | Santa Barbara, CA
NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.
Getting around Santa Barbara near 257 San Nicolas Ave
Walking
4/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
8/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.
Cycling
6/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.
Transit
3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.
Points of interest for 257 San Nicolas Ave, Santa Barbara
Groceries
5/10
At least one grocery store within a 30-minute walk
Shopping
5/10
Variety of shops within walking distance
Cafes
4/10
Few or no cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
5/10
Some restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
5/10
At least one elementary school within a 30-minute walk
High schools
5/10
At least one high school within a 30-minute walk
Nightlife
3/10
Few or no bars within walking distance
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