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Monthly Rent
$3,995 - $5,790
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Bedrooms
3 bd
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Bathrooms
2 ba
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Square Feet
1,200 sq ft
Highlights
- Cabana
- Pool
- Spa
- Gated
- Picnic Area
- Grill
- Balcony
- Patio
Pricing & Floor Plans
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Unit 668-4price $3,995square feet 1,200availibility Now
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Unit 666-3price $4,245square feet 1,200availibility Now
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Unit 668-5price $4,295square feet 1,200availibility Now
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Unit 668-4price $3,995square feet 1,200availibility Now
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Unit 666-3price $4,245square feet 1,200availibility Now
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Unit 668-5price $4,295square feet 1,200availibility Now
Fees and Policies
The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.
- Utilities & Essentials
- Smart Home FeeCharged per unit.$25 / mo
- One-Time Basics
- Due at Application
- Application Fee Per ApplicantCharged per applicant.$45
- Due at Move-In
- Holding Deposit Per UnitThe holding deposit will be applied toward the approved security deposit amount. It will be refunded if the application is cancelled within 48 hours. Charged per unit.$100
- Due at Application
- Dogs
- Dog DepositCharged per pet.$500
- Dog RentCharged per pet.$50 / mo
Restrictions:The following breeds are restricted: German Shepherd, American Pit Bull Terrier, Husky, Doberman, Mastiff, Great Dane, Rottweiler, American Staffordshire Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, American Bulldog, Wolf Hybrids, Saint Bernard, Chow Chow, and Akita. No exotic animals allowed.Read MoreRead LessComments - Cats
- Cat DepositCharged per pet.$500
- Cat RentCharged per pet.$50 / mo
Restrictions:The following breeds are restricted: German Shepherd, American Pit Bull Terrier, Husky, Doberman, Mastiff, Great Dane, Rottweiler, American Staffordshire Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, American Bulldog, Wolf Hybrids, Saint Bernard, Chow Chow, and Akita. No exotic animals allowed.Comments
- Surface LotDesignated covered parking and open parking. Please call us regarding our Parking Policy.
Property Fee Disclaimer: Based on community-supplied data and independent market research. Subject to change without notice. May exclude fees for mandatory or optional services and usage-based utilities.
Details
Lease Options
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3 - 18 Month Leases
Property Information
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Built in 1978
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40 units/2 stories
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About Tamarack Sands Apartment Homes
Welcome to Tamarack Sands Apartment Homes in Carlsbad. Step inside your newly renovated apartment, featuring modern upgrades to enhance your living experience. Relax on stylish vinyl wood plank flooring and admire the elegance of quartz countertops and upgraded cabinetry. With new fixtures, modern ceiling fans, and recessed lighting, you'll feel comfortable and at ease year-round. Plus, with an in-home washer-dryer included, laundry day becomes a breeze. Take advantage of the private patio, perfect for outdoor relaxation. Each apartment home is equipped with a smart front door lock with keyless entry, so you'll never have to worry about forgetting keys again! Tamarack Sands is a recently renovated community with a refreshed pool and spa, revamped landscaping, and updated paint scheme. Embrace modern comfort in your new home at Tamarack Sands.Nicknamed The Village by the Sea, Carlsbad's gorgeous coastline provides opportunities for surfing, swimming, and sunbathing.
Tamarack Sands Apartment Homes is an apartment community located in San Diego County and the 92008 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Carlsbad Unified attendance zone.
Unique Features
- Custom Window Shades
- Extra Storage
- Large Closets
- Tile Backsplash
- Vinyl Plank Flooring
- Tile Shower
- Recessed Lighting
- Tile Floors in Bathroom
- Off Street Parking
- Patio / Balcony
- BBQ/Picnic Area
- In-Unit Washer/Dryer
- Wall Heaters
- Cabanas
- Modern Shaker Cabinets
- Smart Lock
Community Amenities
Pool
Grill
Gated
Picnic Area
- Spa
- Pool
- Gated
- Cabana
- Courtyard
- Grill
- Picnic Area
Apartment Features
Patio
Tile Floors
Stainless Steel Appliances
Ceiling Fans
- Ceiling Fans
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Quartz Countertops
- Tile Floors
- Balcony
- Patio
- Gated
- Cabana
- Courtyard
- Grill
- Picnic Area
- Spa
- Pool
- Custom Window Shades
- Extra Storage
- Large Closets
- Tile Backsplash
- Vinyl Plank Flooring
- Tile Shower
- Recessed Lighting
- Tile Floors in Bathroom
- Off Street Parking
- Patio / Balcony
- BBQ/Picnic Area
- In-Unit Washer/Dryer
- Wall Heaters
- Cabanas
- Modern Shaker Cabinets
- Smart Lock
- Ceiling Fans
- Stainless Steel Appliances
- Quartz Countertops
- Tile Floors
- Balcony
- Patio
| Monday | 10am - 5pm |
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| Tuesday | 10am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 10am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 10am - 5pm |
| Friday | 10am - 5pm |
| Saturday | 10am - 1pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Carlsbad stretches along the Southern California coastline, offering seven miles of beaches perfect for surfing, swimming, and sunset strolls. The downtown Village area features local boutiques, breweries, and restaurants, while natural areas like Lake Calavera Preserve provide outdoor recreation opportunities. Housing options include beach cottages near downtown and homes in La Costa and Aviara, with current average rents ranging from $1,912 for studios to $4,012 for four-bedroom homes. The rental market has remained relatively stable, with most unit types seeing modest changes between -2.2% to +3.7% over the past year.
The city is home to LEGOLAND California and The Flower Fields, which display ranunculus blooms each spring. Carlsbad's educational resources include high-performing schools and the Gemological Institute of America. The area's climate and location have attracted major golf equipment manufacturers, while the city maintains 40% of its land as permanent open space.
Learn more about living in Carlsbad| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
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| Colleges & Universities | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 10 min | 6.1 mi | |
| Drive: | 20 min | 11.4 mi | |
| Drive: | 16 min | 11.7 mi | |
| Drive: | 21 min | 12.3 mi |
The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Transportation options available in Carlsbad include Crouch Street, located 4.2 miles from Tamarack Sands Apartment Homes. Tamarack Sands Apartment Homes is near San Diego International, located 31.9 miles or 40 minutes away.
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Drive: | 7 min | 4.2 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 4.4 mi |
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Drive: | 9 min | 5.1 mi |
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Drive: | 9 min | 5.3 mi |
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Drive: | 10 min | 6.4 mi |
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.3 mi |
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Drive: | 7 min | 3.4 mi |
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Drive: | 10 min | 5.5 mi |
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Drive: | 12 min | 8.5 mi |
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Drive: | 17 min | 13.0 mi |
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San Diego International
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Drive: | 40 min | 31.9 mi |
Time and distance from Tamarack Sands Apartment Homes.
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| Walk: | 7 min | 0.4 mi | |
| Walk: | 17 min | 0.9 mi | |
| Drive: | 3 min | 1.4 mi |
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Carlsbad State Beach
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Walk: | 8 min | 0.5 mi |
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Buena Vista Audubon Nature Center
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Drive: | 4 min | 1.8 mi |
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Agua Hedionda Lagoon Discovery Center
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Drive: | 6 min | 3.1 mi |
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Batiquitos Lagoon Nature Center
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Drive: | 8 min | 5.0 mi |
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Leucadia State Beach
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Drive: | 11 min | 7.5 mi |
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| Hospitals | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 9 min | 5.8 mi | |
| Drive: | 16 min | 8.3 mi | |
| Drive: | 12 min | 8.9 mi |
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| Military Bases | Distance | ||
| Drive: | 30 min | 19.2 mi | |
| Drive: | 42 min | 30.3 mi |
Property Ratings at Tamarack Sands Apartment Homes
This apartment complex is infested with black mold, cockroaches, mice, and I’m sure other things hidden within the walls that we can’t see. They doubled the rent but all they did was paint the walls and put in new appliances and cabinets. This complex is better off getting torn down and rebuilt then moving into a complex that was built in the 50s. New management doesn’t care at all about the residence. We’ve sat through many months of construction and have not been given anything in return besides dust inside of our apartment dirt and nails. Definitely not worth the price tag.
I’ve had a wonderful experience living at this apartment complex! The recent upgrades have truly enhanced the community, making it even more comfortable and modern. From well-maintained amenities to stylish renovations, it’s clear that management takes pride in keeping everything top-notch. Speaking of management, Angie is amazing to work with! She is always professional, friendly, and responsive to any concerns. Whether it’s a maintenance request or a general question, she goes above and beyond to ensure residents feel at home. She gives treats to all the dogs who stop by the office and say Hi The location is perfect, close to freeways, Carlsbad Village, and the beach. If you’re looking for a great place to live with excellent management and fantastic upgrades, I highly recommend Tamarack Sands!
Horrible experience after this place got new owners. First the new owners straight up lied to us about rent. So much unneeded construction, like putting in new sidewalks even though they were perfectly fine and cutting down every single tree. Don’t be fooled by the pictures in the listing, this place has the classic landlord special. Handles that were barely used were falling off the cabinets in the kitchen. It’s almost like their goal was to figure out how to inconvenience the residents as much as possible, and then make them pay even more money on top of it.
The photos show how beautiful this place is, and they don't lie. What no pictures can show you is the peaceful community we enjoy here thanks to our management team, lead by Naomi Siriano. I'm military and have lived all over the world. We've been happy in a number of spots but I've never felt more at "home" than I do here. People here are low key and mostly young professionals and working folks. There are kids and pups and smiling people but we don't have the crazy noise, garbage, or issues that some of the bigger places have. If you're looking for a fantastic living situation and there are openings here, you should do yourself a favor and check it out. We love living here and hope to stay for the rest of our time in San Diego. I understand that property management really makes a difference, so I'll update if it changes, but right now it's an amazing place with wonderful people.
The complex isn't much to look at, but the apartments are fine. Lots of storage, more than enough floor space, well-kept. Every unit is the same three bed, two bath configuration. Some units have a washer and dryer in them and some just have the hookup, although you can rent the appliances from the manager if she has any available. Speaking of the manager, she's rarely in her office, but she lives on site. The rest of the tenants tend to be either families with kids or groups of 20-somethings. Those apartments will have parties on Fridays and Saturdays and they will play loud music and they absolutely will have drunken arguments in the parking lot. If it all gets too loud too late at night and your neighbors won't listen to you telling them to shut up, the Carlsbad PD is usually pretty quick about responding to noise complaints. Most people in the complex have dogs and/or children. Barking and playing can be heard pretty much from sun-up to sun-down. It fades into the background eventually, along with the constant hum of the 5 freeway and the train a few blocks up the road. This is not a peaceful place, but it is a good place. Doors are open, people hang out on each others' porches, and life is always colorful. The neighborhood: It's about a five minute walk to the beach, and a mile to Carlsbad Village, which can be accessed via the beach boardwalk where people go to walk their dogs and run, or via the trail that runs alongside the train tracks. There's a gas station and a quiet bar across the street. It's next to an elementary school, which is great if you have small children, but less great if you want to sleep past 8 am on a school day. It's one left turn away from being on the freeway, and ten minutes from Oceanside, Vista, or Encinitas. Great for commuters. Despite some flaws, I mostly liked living here.
Average apartment near school quite has no airconditioning but nice to live in landlord takes too long to fix apartment for example the ceiling.
Tamarack Sands Apartment Homes Photos
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Tamarack Sands Apartment Homes
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Tamarack Sands Apartment Homes does not offer in-unit laundry or shared facilities. Please contact the property to learn about nearby laundry options.
Utilities are not included in rent. Residents should plan to set up and pay for all services separately.
Tamarack Sands Apartment Homes has three bedrooms available with rent ranges from $3,995/mo. to $5,790/mo.
Yes, Tamarack Sands Apartment Homes welcomes pets. Breed restrictions, weight limits, and additional fees may apply. View this property's pet policy.
A good rule of thumb is to spend no more than 30% of your gross income on rent. Based on the lowest available rent of $3,995 for a three bedrooms, you would need to earn about $144,000 per year to qualify. Want to double-check your budget? Try our Rent Affordability Calculator to see how much rent fits your income and lifestyle.
Tamarack Sands Apartment Homes is offering Specials for eligible applicants, with rental rates starting at $3,995.
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662 Tamarack Ave
Carlsbad, CA 92008