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Highlights
- Ceiling fan
- Granite counters
- Stacked washer/dryer
- Remodeled kitchen
- All new stainless steel appliances
- All new light fixtures
Location
511 Smilax Rd, Vista, CA 92081, USA
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Amenities for 511 Smilax Rd
Features
| Air Conditioning | Balcony |
| Ceiling Fan | Hardwood Floor |
Appliances
| Dishwasher | In-Unit Laundry |
Grounds
| Assigned Parking | Outdoor Space |
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One-time.
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Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Assigned Parking
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Property details
| Lease terms | 12+ months |
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About 511 Smilax Rd
Beautifully renovated Craftsman style home for rent. Cozy 2 bed/2bath home built in the 1940's, this renovation includes a repurposed wood feature wall, real pine wood floors, 2 remodeled baths and a remodeled kitchen. Wood framed window sills and trim, tongue and groove wood ceilings throughout. Beautiful covered, composite wood front porch and side deck with stairs on either side. Brand new HVAC system, ceiling fan in one of the bedrooms, all new light fixtures, custom tile work, granite counters, all new stainless steel appliances including refrigerator. Stacked washer/dryer included. Tenant pays all utilities. Gardener included. This home feels brand new and is absolutely gorgeous! Located on the border of San Marcos, right around the corner from JOLI ANN LEICHTAG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. Easy access to Vista & San Marcos shopping and restaurants. Please call Broker for prescreening and to schedule a showing. NOTE: applications will not be reviewed without calling Broker and viewing the property. Thank you!
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Beautifully renovated Craftsman style home for rent. Cozy 2 bed/2bath home built in the 1940's, this renovation includes a repurposed wood feature wall, real pine wood floors, 2 remodeled baths and a remodeled kitchen. Wood framed window sills and trim, tongue and groove wood ceilings throughout. Beautiful covered, composite wood front porch and side deck with stairs on either side. Brand new HVAC system, ceiling fan in one of the bedrooms, all new light fixtures, custom tile work, granite counters, all new stainless steel appliances including refrigerator. Stacked washer/dryer included. Tenant pays all utilities. Gardener included. This home feels brand new and is absolutely gorgeous! NOTE: applications will not be reviewed without calling Broker and viewing the property. Thank you!Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 511 Smilax Rd compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Elementary school nearby
- There is an elementary school 0.1 mile away
- More space
- The 2-bedroom is 166 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
Considerations
- Greater distance from high schools
- The nearest high school is farther than 2 miles away
Address details
| Zip code | 92081 |
|---|---|
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in Vista
2-bedroom apartments at 511 Smilax Rd cost about 24% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Vista.
Median rents as of Mar 14 2026.
Vista
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| March 2024 | $2,650 |
| April 2024 | $2,642 |
| May 2024 | $2,650 |
| June 2024 | $2,630 |
| July 2024 | $2,610 |
| August 2024 | $2,625 |
| September 2024 | $2,661 |
| October 2024 | $2,685 |
| November 2024 | $2,659 |
| December 2024 | $2,650 |
| January 2025 | $2,625 |
| February 2025 | $2,614 |
| March 2025 | $2,664 |
| April 2025 | $2,637 |
| May 2025 | $2,617 |
| June 2025 | $2,603 |
| July 2025 | $2,642 |
| August 2025 | $2,650 |
| September 2025 | $2,650 |
| October 2025 | $2,642 |
| November 2025 | $2,663 |
| December 2025 | $2,637 |
| January 2026 | $2,614 |
| February 2026 | $2,646 |
| March 2026 | $2,695 |
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Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
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Schools near 511 Smilax Rd
Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary School
653 poinsettia ave
vista, CA, 92081
K-5Public
A-
North Coastal Consortium Schools
255 pico ave rm 220
san marcos, CA, 92069
K-12Public
Double Peak
111 san elijo rd
san marcos, CA, 92078
K-8Public
A
Limitless Learning Academy
1400 w ninth ave
escondido, CA, 92029
K-8Public
Surfside Academy
1125 s ditmar st
oceanside, CA, 92054
K-12Public
C+
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Getting around Vista near 511 Smilax Rd
Walking
4/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
3/10
This is semi-bikeable, but you’ll need another way of getting around.
Transit
1/10
FYI, there are little to no public transit options within walking distance.
Points of interest for 511 Smilax Rd, Vista
Groceries
7/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-minute walk
Shopping
6/10
Several shops within walking distance
Cafes
3/10
Some cafés within walking distance
Restaurants
5/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk
Primary schools
6/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk
High schools
2/10
At least one high school within a 30-minute walk
Parks
4/10
Moderate amount of park space nearby
Nightlife
2/10
Few or no bars within walking distance
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