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.
Apartment for rent
$3,495/mo
1630 Merrill St APT 110, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
2beds
860sqft
Price may not include required fees and charges.
Apartment
Available now
Cats, dogs OK
What's special
Easy beach accessHeated outdoor swimming poolPrivate balconies or patiosSleek finishesWood-style flooringStainless-steel appliances
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 860 sqft
Property
Parking
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Exterior Type: Conventional
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Apartment
- Property subtype: Apartment
Condition
- Year built: 1975
Building
Details
- Building name: Breakwater Apartments
Management
- Pets allowed: Yes
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Santa Cruz
Financial & listing details
- Lease term: 3 months, 4 months, 5 months, 6 months, 7 months, 8 months, 9 months, 10 months, 11 months, 12 months
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/15/2025 | Price change | $3,495-4.5%$4/sqft |
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| 11/12/2025 | Price change | $3,661+1.8%$4/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
| 11/7/2025 | Price change | $3,595+2.9%$4/sqft |
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| 11/4/2025 | Price change | $3,495-4.4%$4/sqft |
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| 10/30/2025 | Price change | $3,655+1.7%$4/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
Neighborhood: 95062
There are 7 available units in this apartment building