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Breakwater Apartments

1630 Merrill St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

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

Floor Plan Summary
Monthly Rent Bedrooms Bathrooms
$2,795 - $5,237 1 - 3 1 - 2

Pricing and Floor Plans

A1

$2,795 - $3,496
1 Bed, 1 Bath
624 Sq. Ft.

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3 Rentals Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
408
$2,795
624
Now
513
$2,895
624
Now
416
$2,895
624
Now

B2

$3,595 - $4,576
2 Beds, 2 Baths
923 Sq. Ft.

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4 Rentals Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
307
$3,595
923
Now
309
$3,795
923
Now
308
$3,795
923
Now

B1

$3,595 - $4,336
2 Beds, 1 Bath
860 Sq. Ft.

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2 Rentals Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
607
$3,595
860
Now
619
$3,595
860
Now

C1

$4,295 - $5,237
3 Beds, 2 Baths
955 Sq. Ft.

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3 Rentals Available
Unit
Price
Sq. Ft.
Available
118
$4,295
955
Now
205
$4,295
955
Now
102
$4,295
955
2/13/26
* Price shown is base rent and may not include non-optional fees and utilities. 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 - 12 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 one-time

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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Apartment Features

  • Cable Ready
  • Crown Molding
  • Deck
  • Granite Countertops
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Heating
  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Kitchen
  • Office
  • Smoke Free

Community Features

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

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Neighborhood Scores

Walk Score ®

Very Walkable75 / 100

Bike Score ®

Biker's Paradise96 / 100

Soundscore

Active77 / 100

Transit

Airport
Norman Y Mineta San Jose International
49 min Drive
San José International
Airport
Monterey Regional
52 min Drive
Monterey Regional

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.

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

5 rating

Del Mar Elementary

Grades K-5

Public

4 rating

Live Oak Elementary

Grades K-5

Public

5 rating

Shoreline Middle

Grades 6-8

Public

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Opal Cliffs

Grades K-8

Public

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Good Shepherd Catholic School

Grades PK-8

Private

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Cypress Charter High

Grades 9-12

Charter

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Bay School, The

Grades K-12

Private

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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.

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