Breakwater Apartments

1630 Merrill St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

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

Last Updated: 1 Day Ago

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Floor Plan Summary
Monthly Rent	Bedrooms	Bathrooms	Sq. Ft.
$2,895 - $5,305	1 - 3 Beds	1 - 3	1 - 2 Baths	1 - 2	624 - 955 sq. ft.

Pricing and Floor Plans

A1

$2,895 - $3,458

1 Bed, 1 Bath

, 624 Sq. Ft.

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5 Rentals Available

Unit

Price

Sq. Ft.

Available

501

$2,895

624 Sq. Ft.

Now

502

$2,995

624 Sq. Ft.

Now

508

$2,995

624 Sq. Ft.

Now

B1

$3,495 - $4,149

2 Beds, 1 Bath

, 860 Sq. Ft.

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2 Rentals Available

Unit

Price

Sq. Ft.

Available

610

$3,495

860 Sq. Ft.

Now

604

$3,595

860 Sq. Ft.

10/17/25

B2

$3,895 - $4,501

2 Beds, 2 Baths

, 923 Sq. Ft.

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2 Rentals Available

Unit

Price

Sq. Ft.

Available

307

$3,895

923 Sq. Ft.

Now

306

$3,895

923 Sq. Ft.

10/4/25

C1

$4,595 - $5,305

3 Beds, 2 Baths

, 955 Sq. Ft.

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Oct. 7

Unit

Price

Sq. Ft.

Available

119

$4,595

955 Sq. Ft.

10/7/25

New

* 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 Move-In Fees

Application Fee
$42

Matterport 3D Tours

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

Neighborhood Scores

Walk Score ^®

Very Walkable75 / 100

Bike Score ^®

Biker's Paradise97 / 100

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.

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.

Breakwater Apartments is an apartment community

Contact

Property Address:

1630 Merrill St,
Santa Cruz, CA 95062

Phone Number: (669) 291-1436

More Information:

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Office Hours

SundayCLOSED
Monday9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
SaturdayCLOSED

Leasing Office:

1630 Merrill St Santa Cruz, CA 95062