Breakwater Apartments

1630 Merrill St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

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

Last Updated: Today

Monthly Rent: $2,909 - $5,020; View Fees and Policies
Bedrooms: 1 - 31 - 3 Beds
Bathrooms: 1 - 21 - 2 Baths
Sq. Ft.: 624 - 955 sq ft

Pricing and Floor Plans

1x1A

$2,909 - $3,185

1 Bed, 1 Bath

, 624 Sq. Ft.

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4 Available Units

Unit

Price

Sq. Ft.

Available

504

$2,909

624 Sq. Ft.

Now

403

$2,909

624 Sq. Ft.

Oct. 24

506

$2,918

624 Sq. Ft.

Oct. 30

501

$2,925

624 Sq. Ft.

Nov. 4

2x1A

$3,497 - $4,110

2 Beds, 1 Bath

, 860 Sq. Ft.

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5 Available Units

Unit

Price

Sq. Ft.

Available

601

$3,497

860 Sq. Ft.

Now

116

$3,546

860 Sq. Ft.

Now

115

$3,616

860 Sq. Ft.

Now

2x1.5THA

$3,937 - $4,619

2 Beds, 2 Baths

, 923 Sq. Ft.

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1 Available Unit

Unit

Price

Sq. Ft.

Available

312

$3,937

923 Sq. Ft.

Now

3x2A

$4,050 - $5,020

3 Beds, 2 Baths

, 955 Sq. Ft.

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4 Available Units

Unit

Price

Sq. Ft.

Available

103

$4,050

955 Sq. Ft.

Now

206

$4,051

955 Sq. Ft.

Now

209

$4,280

955 Sq. Ft.

Now

208

$4,293

955 Sq. Ft.

Now

* Price shown is base rent. 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. 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 units2 stories

Fees & Policies

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

One-Time Basics

Application Fee

Varies by unit

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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Drive Time

Walk Time

Bike Ride Time

Public Transit

Apartment Features

Balcony
Cable Ready
Ceiling Fans
Crown Molding
Deck
Dishwasher
Disposal
Granite Countertops
Hardwood Floors
Heating
High Speed Internet Access
Kitchen
Office
Patio
Range
Refrigerator
Smoke Free
Tub/Shower
Vaulted Ceiling
Walk-In Closets
Washer/Dryer
Window Coverings

Community Features

Fitness Center
Laundry Facilities
Maintenance on site
Pool
Walk-Up

Map of Breakwater Apartments

Area Scores

Walkability

Fairly walkable

Transit

Some public transit

Driveability

Exceptionally drivable

Bikeability

Moderately bikeable

Scores provided by

Soundscore

Active

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 and El Rancho 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 38.4 miles. Transit options include Gilroy Caltrain Station Northbound and San Martin Caltrain Station Northbound.

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 School

Grades K-5

Public

Shoreline Middle School

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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