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Highlights

  • New kitchen cabinets
  • Off-street parking spots
  • Secure onsite laundry facility
  • New solid wood doors
  • New hardwood flooring
  • New quartz kitchen countertops

Location

253 Tamarack Ave, Carlsbad, CA 92008, USA
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Property Overview

The property at 255-253 Tamarack Avenue has received a solid Zumper expert rating of 8.3, reflecting its appeal for renters, supported by high ratings for price, amenities, and location at 9 out of 10. Notable features include new kitchen installations, off-street parking, and a secure onsite laundry facility, complemented by a trustworthiness rating of 8 out of 10, ensuring transparency in its offering. With 25 photographs available, potential renters can gain a comprehensive view of this competitively priced property.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings” and “Things you’ll love” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.3
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, 255-253 Tamarack Avenue is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 255-253 Tamarack Avenue has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • More space
  • Images Available
  • Laundry available on site

Floor plans

255-253 Tamarack Avenue - 253-H1 bed1 bath750 sqftGreat Location! Super clean one bedroom/one bath upstairs unit. Only 1.5 blocks to the beach and just minutes from The Village of downtown Carlsbad. This is the perfect place to live the beach life! Wake up every morning and take a stroll along the beach before heading off to work. This unit includes an off-street parking spot and a secure onsite laundry facility. The perfect small quite complex to call home. Pets are negotiable.
255-253 Tamarack Avenue - 255-C1 bed1 bath750 sqftGreat Location! Super clean one bedroom/one bath downstairs unit. This large one-bedroom unit has a roomy kitchen, hall coat closet, linen closet, shower/tub, and full-length closet in the bedroom. 1.5 blocks to the beach and just minutes from The Village of downtown Carlsbad. This is the perfect place to live the beach life! Wake up every morning and take a stroll along the beach before heading off to work. This unit includes an off-street parking spot and a secure onsite laundry facility. The perfect small quite complex to call home. Sorry No Pets!
255-253 Tamarack Avenue - 253-E1 bed1 bath750 sqftGreat Location! Super clean one bedroom/one bath upstairs unit. Only 1.5 blocks to the beach and just minutes from The Village of downtown Carlsbad. This is the perfect place to live the beach life! Wake up every morning and take a stroll along the beach before heading off to work. This unit includes an off-street parking spot and a secure onsite laundry facility. The perfect small quite complex to call home. Sorry No Pets! Cable ready, Dishwasher, Heat - electric, Oven / range, Refrigerator
255-253 Tamarack Avenue - 255-B2 bed1 bath900 sqftGreat Location! Super clean two bedroom/one bath downstairs unit. Only 1.5 blocks to the beach and just minutes from The Village of downtown Carlsbad. This is the perfect place to live the beach life! Wake up every morning and take a stroll along the beach before heading off to work. This apartment was just remodeled with new flooring (no carpet), new paint, new quartz kitchen countertops, new faucet, new stainless steel stove, new fan, a new bathroom vanity, and new lighting fixtures. This unit also includes 2 off-street parking spots and a secure onsite laundry facility. The perfect small quite complex to call home. Sorry No Pets!
255-253 Tamarack Avenue - 253-C2 bed1 bath900 sqftGreat Location! Super clean newly remodeled two bedroom/one bath downstairs unit with a fenced in backyard. Only 1.5 blocks to the beach and just minutes from The Village of downtown Carlsbad. This is the perfect place to live the beach life! Wake up every morning and take a stroll along the beach before heading off to work. This unit includes 2 off-street parking spots in front of the apartment and a secure onsite laundry facility. The apartment has New vinyl flooring throughout, New Dishwasher, New Gas Stove, and New light fixtures. The perfect small quite complex to call home. Sorry No Pets!
255-253 Tamarack Avenue - 253-G2 bed1 bath900 sqftMove-in Special! If you sign before 3/15/26 your monthly rent is reduced from $3175 to $3100. You save $75 per month. Great Location! Full Remodel. Super clean two bedroom/one bath upstairs unit. Only 1.5 blocks to the beach and just minutes from The Village of downtown Carlsbad. This is the perfect place to live the beach life! Wake up every morning and take a stroll along the beach before heading off to work. This apartment was just fully remodeled with new hardwood flooring throughout (no carpet), new paint, new kitchen cabinets, new quartz kitchen countertops, new faucet, new stainless steel stove, new stainless steel dishwasher, new bathroom vanity, new solid wood doors, new hardware and new lighting fixtures. This unit also includes 2 off-street parking spots in front of the unit and a secure onsite laundry facility. The perfect small quite complex to call home. Sorry No Pets!

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Amenities for 255-253 Tamarack Avenue

Apartment Amenities

Trash IncludedWater

Building

Onsite Laundry

Grounds

Assigned Parking
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time.

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Parking Policy

Assigned Parking

Dog Policy

Not allowed

Cat Policy

Not allowed

No pets allowed.

Building details

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HomeApartments in Carlsbad 255-253 Tamarack Avenue

Move-in Special! If you sign before 3/15/26 your monthly rent is reduced from $3175 to $3100. You save $75 per month. Great Location! Full Remodel. Super clean two bedroom/one bath upstairs unit. Only 1.5 blocks to the beach and just minutes from The Village of downtown Carlsbad. This is the perfect place to live the beach life! Wake up every morning and take a stroll along the beach before heading off to work. This apartment was just fully remodeled with new hardwood flooring throughout (no carpet), new paint, new kitchen cabinets, new quartz kitchen countertops, new faucet, new stainless steel stove, new stainless steel dishwasher, new bathroom vanity, new solid wood doors, new hardware and new lighting fixtures. This unit also includes 2 off-street parking spots in front of the unit and a secure onsite laundry facility. The perfect small quite complex to call home. Sorry No Pets!


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.3
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, 255-253 Tamarack Avenue is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 255-253 Tamarack Avenue has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated 255-253 Tamarack Avenue
Price·9A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
255-253 Tamarack Avenue stands out with a remarkable rating of 9/10 for its cost per bedroom compared to other rentals in the area. Considering the excellent balance between price, convenience, and comfort that it provides, residents enjoy a high-quality living experience.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
255-253 Tamarack Avenue goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including assigned parking. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 255-253 Tamarack Avenue receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
255-253 Tamarack Avenue is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While 255-253 Tamarack Avenue does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

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 255-253 Tamarack Avenue compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

More space
The 1-bedroom is 146 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building or in-unit

Considerations

Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 1 mile away
Grow a garden indoors
A balcony, backyard, or shared outdoor space isn't available
No in-unit dishwasher
Dishwashers aren't available

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Median rents as of Mar 14 2026.
Carlsbad
A table of studio rental data trends in Carlsbad
MonthMedian Rent
March 2024$2,195
April 2024$2,195
May 2024$2,057
June 2024$2,232
July 2024$2,259
August 2024$2,187
September 2024$2,192
October 2024$2,234
November 2024$2,146
December 2024$2,095
January 2025$2,087
February 2025$1,999
March 2025$2,040
April 2025$2,102
May 2025$2,104
June 2025$2,070
July 2025$2,055
August 2025$2,284
September 2025$2,516
October 2025$2,236
November 2025$2,137
December 2025$2,198
January 2026$2,276
February 2026$2,311
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Schools near 255-253 Tamarack Avenue

Jefferson Elementary School

3743 jefferson st

carlsbad, CA, 92008

K-5Public
A-

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3557 monroe st

carlsbad, CA, 92008

K-12Public
A-

Surfside Academy

1125 s ditmar st

oceanside, CA, 92054

K-12Public
C+

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
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Neighborhood

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Carlsbad near 253 Tamarack Ave

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

6/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 253 Tamarack Ave, Carlsbad

Groceries

7/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

6/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

8/10
At least one elementary school within a 15-minute walk

High schools

5/10
At least one high school within a 20-minute walk

Parks

7/10
Large amount of park space nearby

Nightlife

3/10
Some bars within walking distance

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