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
-- A/C
-- Laundry
-- Parking
-- Heating
What's special
Easy beach accessHeated outdoor swimming poolPrivate balconies or patiosSleek finishesWood-style flooringStainless-steel appliances
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Travel times
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 11/4/2025 | Price change | $3,495-4.4%$4/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
| 10/30/2025 | Price change | $3,655+1.7%$4/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
| 10/25/2025 | Price change | $3,595-1.5%$4/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
| 10/21/2025 | Price change | $3,649+1.5%$4/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
| 10/14/2025 | Listed for rent | $3,595-2.7%$4/sqft |
Source: Zillow Rentals | ||
Neighborhood: 95062
There are 7 available units in this apartment building

