Breakwater Apartments

1630 Merrill St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

Leasing Office: 1630 Merrill St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

Last Updated: Today

Floor Plan Summary
Monthly Rent	Bedrooms	Bathrooms	Sq. Ft.
$2,945 - $4,495	1 - 3 Beds	1 - 3	1 - 2 Baths	1 - 2	624 - 955 sq. ft.

Pricing and Floor Plans

A1

$2,945

1 Bed, 1 Bath

, 624 Sq. Ft.

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2 Rentals Available

Unit

Price

Sq. Ft.

Available

416

624 Sq. Ft.

Now

411

624 Sq. Ft.

4/1/26

C1

$4,495

3 Beds, 2 Baths

, 955 Sq. Ft.

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1 Rental Available

Unit

Price

Sq. Ft.

Available

118

955 Sq. Ft.

Now

* Price shown is total price based on community-supplied monthly required fees. Excludes user-selected optional fees and variable or usage-based fees and required charges due at or prior to move-in or at move-out. View Fees and Policies for details. Price, availability, fees, and any applicable rent special are subject to change without notice. * Square footage definitions vary. Displayed square footage is approximate.

Details

Lease Term Options

3 - 15 Month Leases

Property Information

Built in 1972
100 units / 2 stories

Fees and Policies

The fees below are based on community-supplied data and may exclude additional fees and utilities.

One-Time Basics

Due at Application

Application Fee Per Applicant
$42

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.

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Destination Address

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Apartment Features

Cable Ready
Crown Molding
Deck
Granite Countertops
Hardwood Floors
Heating
High Speed Internet Access
Kitchen
Office
Smoke Free
Tub/Shower
Vaulted Ceiling
Washer/Dryer
Window Coverings

Community Features

Fitness Center
Laundry Facilities
Maintenance on site
Pool
Short Term Lease
Walk-Up

Area Scores

Walkability

Fairly walkable40 / 100

Transit

Some public transit40 / 100

Driveability

Exceptionally drivable90 / 100

Bikeability

Moderately bikeable60 / 100

Scores provided by

Transit

Airport

Norman Y Mineta San Jose International

49 min Drive

Airport

Monterey Regional

52 min Drive

Moving to Eastside, Santa Cruz, CA

Shopping Centers

Shoppers will appreciate Breakwater Apartments proximity to East Cliff Village, El Rancho Shopping Center, and Kings Plaza Shopping Center. East Cliff Village is 0.3 miles away, and El Rancho Shopping Center is within a 23 minute walk.

Commuting

With a TransitScore of 40, Breakwater Apartments has some public transit, including 5 transit stops within 37.9 miles. Transit options include San Martin Caltrain Station Northbound and San Martin.

Parks and Recreation

Recreational activities near Breakwater Apartments are plentiful. Discover 5 parks within 4.3 miles, including Twin Lakes State Beach, Arana Gulch, and Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History.

Airports

Living in Eastside provides easy access to Norman Y Mineta San Jose International, located just 48 minutes from Breakwater Apartments. Another nearby airport is Monterey Regional, located 41.9 miles away.

Local Education

Primary and Secondary Schools

Del Mar Elementary

Grades K-5

Public

Live Oak Elementary

Grades K-5

Public

Shoreline Middle

Grades 6-8

Public

Opal Cliffs

Grades K-8

Public

Good Shepherd Catholic School

Grades PK-8

Private

Cypress Charter High

Grades 9-12

Charter

Bay School, The

Grades K-12

Private

Colleges and Universities

School

Commute Time (Distance)

Cabrillo College

Drive: 8 min (4.8 mi)

UC Santa Cruz

Drive: 18 min (7.5 mi)

About Breakwater Apartments

Discover Breakwater Apartments, a coastal community in Santa Cruz offering modern one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments and townhomes. Each home boasts sleek finishes like stainless-steel appliances, wood-style flooring, private balconies or... patios, and in-unit washer/dryer. Community amenities include a heated outdoor swimming pool, a well-equipped fitness center, and easy beach access just steps away. Located near UCSC, Dominican Hospital, shopping, and dining, Breakwater blends relaxed seaside charm with everyday convenience.

Discover Breakwater Apartments, a coastal community in Santa Cruz offering modern one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments and townhomes. Each home boasts sleek finishes like stainless-steel appliances, wood-style flooring, private balconies or patios, and in-unit washer/dryer. Community amenities include a heated outdoor swimming pool, a well-equipped fitness center, and easy beach access just steps away. Located near UCSC, Dominican Hospital, shopping, and dining, Breakwater blends relaxed seaside charm with everyday convenience.

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