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Palomar Station
Property highlights
Palomar Station in San Marcos boasts chic, modern apartments enhanced by resort-style pools and a state-of-the-art fitness center. The property stands out as a top-viewed community, with residents praising the clean, peaceful atmosphere and efficient maintenance team. Located near key destinations like the Grand Plaza and Cal State San Marcos, it provides convenient access to shopping, dining, and education. Enjoy beautifully maintained outdoor spaces, excellent amenities, and close proximity to a variety of dining and entertainment options. With both dogs and cats welcome, Palomar Station offers a vibrant, pet-friendly atmosphere.
- 29 units available
- Studio • 1 Bed • 2 Beds • 3+ Beds
- Location
- 1257 Armorlite Drive, San Marcos CA 92069
- Amenities
- In unit laundry, Nest technology, Patio / balcony, Dishwasher, Pet friendly, Garage + more
- Price range (total price, 12 month lease)
- $2,580 mo - $4,247 mo
- Commute
Rent Special
Up to 1/2 Month Free Base Rent!* *Min lease term applies. Other costs and fees excluded.
Restrictions may apply
Price and Availability
Palomar Station apartments start at $2,580/month. There are 29 available apartments priced from $2,580 to $4,247. Prices were last verified by Palomar Station 3 hours ago. (Total price includes base rent and required monthly fees—select a unit to view full breakdown.)
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Unit 26-204
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$2,596
$2,597 moTotal price12-mo lease
Unit 39-103
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$2,614
$2,615 moTotal price12-mo lease
Unit 33-104
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$2,614
$2,615 moTotal price12-mo lease
Unit 45-108
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$2,759 moTotal price12-mo lease
Unit 39-305
Avail. Feb 6
$2,840 moTotal price12-mo lease
Unit 39-104
Avail. Dec 20
$2,950 moTotal price12-mo lease
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Amenities
In unit laundry
Nest technology
Patio / balcony
Dishwasher
Pet friendly
Garage
Unit Amenities
air conditioning
ceiling fan
in unit laundry
recently renovated
stainless steel
dishwasher
patio / balcony
bathtub
carpet
microwave
oven
range
refrigerator
walk in closets
Property Amenities
dogs allowed
pet friendly
business center
dog park
fire pit
gym
parking
pool
bbq/grill
garage
guest parking
hot tub
cats allowed
accessible
cc payments
courtyard
dog grooming area
e-payments
internet access
nest technology
online portal
Located in San Marcos, Palomar Station is a community of modern apartments coupled with unique amenities such as resort-style pools, a high-performance fitness center, and beautiful outdoor spaces to entertain or unwind. Each apartment home is refined with designer finishes, sleek fixtures, gourmet kitchens, quartz countertops, high ceilings, spacious closets, and much more. Located near the Grand Plaza, Restaurant Row, Palomar Community College, and Cal State San Marcos, Palomar Station places you amongst the best shopping, dining, and education. *Affordable Rates Available – Income Qualifications Needed* Greystar California, Inc. dba Greystar Corp. License No. 1525765 Broker: Gerard S. Donohue License No. 01265072
Verified reviews
Overall rating
2.0 / 5
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2.0 • Aug 20, 2024
Verified resident
Over priced for what you get. Apartment is nice but not worth the money.
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Property Details
Price shown is Base Rent. Residents are required to pay: At Application: Application Fee($35.00/applicant, Nonrefundable); Holding Deposit (Refundable)($500.00/unit, Refundable); At Move-in: Security Deposit (Refundable)($500.00-$500.00/unit); Monthly: Hot Water Energy(Usage-Based); Pest Control(Varies); Porter Service Rebill(Usage-Based); Renters Liability Insurance-3rd Party(Varies); Trash Services-CA(Usage-Based); Utility-Billing Admin Fee($4.88/unit); Electric-3rd Party(Usage-Based); Natural Gas-3rd Party(Usage-Based); Sewer(Usage-Based); Water(Usage-Based); At Move-out: Utility-Final Bill Fee($17.00/unit). Please visit the property website for a full list of all optional and situational fees. Floor plans are artist's rendering. All dimensions are approximate. Actual product and specifications may vary in dimension or detail. Not all features are available in every rental home. Please see a representative for details.
Please note leases shorter than 12 months often have extra fees.
Must have 2.5x the rent in total household income (before taxes)
Explore the Area
Sprouts Farmers Market
0.4 mi
Grocery Outlet
0.6 mi
Smart & Final
0.8 mi
WinCo Foods
1.0 mi
ALDI
1.3 mi
George Burgers
0.1 mi
Starbucks
0.3 mi
Sonic
0.3 mi
Menchie's
0.3 mi
Subway
0.3 mi
Palomar College Transit Center
0.2 mi
Palomar College
0.2 mi
2
0.2 mi
Palomar College Transit Center
0.2 mi
4
0.2 mi
McClellan-Palomar Airport
5.3 mi
Blackinton Airport
9.6 mi
Blackinton Airport
9.6 mi
Oceanside Municipal Airport
10.7 mi
Lake Wohlford Resort Airstrip
11.0 mi
5 /10
San Marcos Middle School
Public6-8
1,132 Students
0.8 mi
3 /10
Alvin M. Dunn Elementary School
PublicK-6
931 Students
0.9 mi
8 /10
Paloma Elementary School
PublicK-5
873 Students
1.0 mi
8 /10
Discovery Elementary School
PublicK-5
574 Students
1.1 mi
8 /10
High Tech High North County School
Charter9-12
398 Students
1.2 mi
Data provided by GreatSchools. Ratings are based on test scores and additional metrics when available.
Innovation Park
0.1 mi
Creek View Park
0.7 mi
Cerro de las Posas Park
0.8 mi
Valley View Park
0.9 mi
William R Bradley Park
0.9 mi
GB3 Athletics
0.1 mi
Howard Brubeck Theatre
0.3 mi
Rip Current Brewing Co.
0.3 mi
WFC
0.5 mi
Sky Zone
0.5 mi
PetCoach
0.3 mi
Dogtopia
0.8 mi
Discovery Valley Animal Hospital
0.8 mi
PetSmart
2.4 mi
Small Dog Area
2.6 mi
Getting Around
Walk & Transit Scores
Walk Score: 49 — Car-Dependent, mostly car-dependent for most daily errands.Transit Score: —Public Transit Access
The area benefits from access to public transit options, such asNearby public transit stops include:
- Palomar College Transit Center (~0.23 mi)
- Palomar College (~0.23 mi)
- 2 (~0.24 mi)
- 4 (~0.24 mi)
Legal details
Greystar California, Inc., DBA Greystar Broker License No. 1525765
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Palomar Station has 29 units available starting at $2,580 per month (total price with fees when signing a 12 month lease). Check out the Price and Availability section for the most up-to-date unit information.
In San Marcos, CA, the average rent is + for a studio, $2,568+ for a 1-bedroom, $3,155+ for a 2-bedroom, and $3,796+ for a 3-bedroom.* For more information on rental trends in San Marcos, CA, check out our monthly San Marcos, CA Rent Report.
*Based on base prices that don’t include fees
Some of Palomar Station's amenities include in unit laundry, nest technology, and patio / balcony. To see the other amenities this property offers, check out the Amenities section.
Palomar Station is offering the following rent specials: Up to 1/2 Month Free Base Rent!* *Min lease term applies. Other costs and fees excluded.
Yes, Palomar Station is pet-friendly.
Yes, Palomar Station offers parking.
Yes, Palomar Station offers units with in unit laundry.
Yes, Palomar Station has a pool.
Yes, Palomar Station has accessible units.
Yes, Palomar Station has units with dishwashers.