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Breakwater Apartments

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

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  • Monthly Rent

    $2,995 - $5,347

  • Bedrooms

    1 - 3 bd

  • Bathrooms

    1 - 2 ba

  • Square Feet

    624 - 955 sq ft

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Breakwater Apartments is located just walking distance to beautiful Santa Cruz beaches, famous surf spots in Pleasure Point, and minutes away to the harbor, downtown, Capitola Mall, and popular Beach Boardwalk. We offer spacious 1,2 and 3 bedroom apartments, including 2 bedroom townhomes and all are completely and newly renovated with modern amenities. The community also features a swimming pool, fitness center, two laundry facilities and on-site maintenance and leasing office.

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Pricing & Floor Plans

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A1 $2,995 – $4,133
1 Bed 1 Bath 624 Sq Ft $1,500 Deposit
1 Available unit
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  • Unit 509
    price $2,995
    square feet 624
    availibility Now
B1 $3,300 – $4,549
2 Beds 1 Bath 860 Sq Ft $1,500 Deposit
3 Available units
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  • Unit 613
    price $3,300
    square feet 860
    availibility Now
  • Unit 203
    price $3,300
    square feet 860
    availibility Now
  • Unit 606
    price Call for Rent
    square feet 860
    availibility Jun 9
B2 $3,895 – $5,347
2 Beds 2 Baths 923 Sq Ft $1,500 Deposit
1 Available unit
Unit
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Sq Ft
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  • Unit 310
    price $3,895
    square feet 923
    availibility Now
C1 Call for Rent Available Soon
3 Beds 2 Baths 955 Sq Ft
A1 $2,995 – $4,133
1 Bed 1 Bath 624 Sq Ft $1,500 Deposit
1 Available unit
Unit
Base Price
Sq Ft
Availability
Unit Details
  • Unit 509
    price $2,995
    square feet 624
    availibility Now
B1 $3,300 – $4,549
2 Beds 1 Bath 860 Sq Ft $1,500 Deposit
3 Available units
Unit
Base Price
Sq Ft
Availability
Unit Details
  • Unit 613
    price $3,300
    square feet 860
    availibility Now
  • Unit 203
    price $3,300
    square feet 860
    availibility Now
  • Unit 606
    price Call for Rent
    square feet 860
    availibility Jun 9
B2 $3,895 – $5,347
2 Beds 2 Baths 923 Sq Ft $1,500 Deposit
1 Available unit
Unit
Base Price
Sq Ft
Availability
Unit Details
  • Unit 310
    price $3,895
    square feet 923
    availibility Now
C1 Call for Rent Available Soon
3 Beds 2 Baths 955 Sq Ft
* 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.

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
  • Dogs Allowed
  • Monthly pet rent
    $50
  • One time Fee
    $50
  • Pet Limit
    2
  • Cats Allowed
  • Monthly pet rent
    $30
  • One time Fee
    $35
  • Pet Limit
    2
  • Parking
  • Surface Lot
    $50 for an additional parking spot.
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Lease Options

  • 3 months, 4 months, 5 months, 6 months, 7 months, 8 months, 9 months, 10 months, 11 months, 12 months, 13 months, 14 months, 15 months
  • Short term lease

Property Information

  • Built in 1972
  • 100 units/2 stories

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About Breakwater Apartments

Breakwater Apartments is located just walking distance to beautiful Santa Cruz beaches, famous surf spots in Pleasure Point, and minutes away to the harbor, downtown, Capitola Mall, and popular Beach Boardwalk. We offer spacious 1,2 and 3 bedroom apartments, including 2 bedroom townhomes and all are completely and newly renovated with modern amenities. The community also features a swimming pool, fitness center, two laundry facilities and on-site maintenance and leasing office.

Breakwater Apartments is an apartment community located in Santa Cruz County and the 95062 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Live Oak Elementary attendance zone.

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Property Address: 1630 Merrill St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Leasing Office: 1630 Merrill St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
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Language: English
Open 9am - 6pm Today
  • Monday - Friday, 9am - 6pm
  • Saturday & Sunday, Closed
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Community Amenities

Pool

Fitness Center

Laundry Facilities

Maintenance on site

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

Apartment Features

Washer/Dryer

High Speed Internet Access

Hardwood Floors

Granite Countertops

  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Heating
  • Smoke Free
  • Cable Ready
  • Tub/Shower
  • Granite Countertops
  • Kitchen
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Office
  • Crown Molding
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Window Coverings
  • Deck
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Amenities
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Maintenance on site
  • Walk-Up
  • Fitness Center
  • Pool
  • High Speed Internet Access
  • Washer/Dryer
  • Heating
  • Smoke Free
  • Cable Ready
  • Tub/Shower
  • Granite Countertops
  • Kitchen
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Office
  • Crown Molding
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Window Coverings
  • Deck
Expenses
Recurring
Cat Rent $30
Dog Rent $50
One-Time
Cat Fee $35
Dog Fee $50
Office Hours
Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
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Neighborhood

Eastside Santa Cruz offers all of the California charm you could want in a waterfront locale, Situated just east of the San Lorenzo River and bounded by State Route 1 and the Pacific ocean. Parks, restaurants, coffee spots, and bars galore call Eastside home. The area isn’t exactly pedestrian friendly considering the lack of sidewalks, but it’s not out of the realm of possibility to walk to attractions on Capitola Road. Eastside Santa Cruz provides a quieter suburban setting for those looking to rent in this Pacific Coast city.

Streets are lined with single-story homes and apartments in a variety of architectural styles. Eastside enjoys some of the influence of the University of California Santa Cruz campus, like its nightlife and dining geared towards students. The world-famous Santa Cruz boardwalk is within walking distance of the neighborhood, as is a selection of beaches and cool hangout spots, making this area a prime spot for residents and visitors alike.

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Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Cabrillo College
Drive: 8 min 4.8 mi
UC Santa Cruz
Drive: 18 min 7.5 mi
West Valley College
Drive: 43 min 28.0 mi
Gavilan College, Gilroy
Drive: 55 min 39.5 mi
Breakwater Apartments is within 8 minutes or 4.8 miles from Cabrillo College. It is also near UC Santa Cruz and West Valley College.
Schools
  • Public Schools
  • Private Schools
Del Mar Elementary
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
342 Students
Attendance Zone
Opal Cliffs
Public Elementary & Middle School
Grades K-8
3 Students
Nearby
Live Oak Elementary
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
352 Students
Nearby
Property Identified
Shoreline Middle
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
441 Students
Attendance Zone
Cypress Charter High
Charter High School
Grades 9-12
104 Students
Attendance Zone
Bay School, The
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
43 Students
Nearby
Good Shepherd Catholic School
Private Elementary & Middle School
Grades PK-8
191 Students
Nearby
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Transportation

Breakwater Apartments is near Norman Y Mineta San Jose International, located 35.0 miles or 48 minutes away, and Monterey Regional, located 41.9 miles or 52 minutes away.

Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Gilroy
Drive: 53 min 33.8 mi
Blossom Hill
Drive: 49 min 35.2 mi
Capitol
Drive: 50 min 35.4 mi
San Martin
Drive: 59 min 37.3 mi
Morgan Hill
Drive: 63 min 37.9 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Norman Y Mineta San Jose International
Drive: 48 min 35.0 mi
Monterey Regional
Drive: 52 min 41.9 mi
Very Walkable
78
Walk Score®
Out of 100
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
Minimal Transit
0
Transit Score®
Out of 100
Biker's Paradise
96
Bike Score®
Out of 100
Do you prefer to get around on two wheels? You’ll love living in this neighborhood, which is considered a biker’s paradise.
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Time and distance from Breakwater Apartments.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
East Cliff Village
Walk: 5 min 0.3 mi
El Rancho Shopping Center
Drive: 3 min 1.4 mi
Kings Plaza Shopping Center
Drive: 4 min 1.6 mi
Breakwater Apartments has 3 shopping centers within 1.6 miles, which is about a 4-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Twin Lakes State Beach
Walk: 15 min 0.8 mi
Arana Gulch
Drive: 5 min 2.1 mi
Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History
Drive: 5 min 2.1 mi
Neary Lagoon
Drive: 8 min 3.5 mi
DeLaveaga Park
Drive: 10 min 4.3 mi
Breakwater Apartments has 5 parks within 4.3 miles, including Twin Lakes State Beach, Arana Gulch, and Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Santa Cruz County Psychiatric Health Facility
Drive: 4 min 1.8 mi
Dominican Hospital
Drive: 4 min 2.2 mi
Sutter Maternity & Surgery Center of Santa Cruz
Drive: 5 min 2.6 mi
Breakwater Apartments has 3 hospitals within 2.6 miles, the nearest is Santa Cruz County Psychiatric Health Facility which is 1.8 miles away and a 4 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Presidio of Monterey
Drive: 54 min 42.2 mi
Coast Guard Facilities
Drive: 59 min 44.4 mi
Breakwater Apartments is 42.2 miles from Presidio of Monterey, and is convenient to other military bases, including Coast Guard Facilities.
 
 

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Breakwater Apartments has one to three bedrooms with rent ranges from $2,995/mo. to $5,347/mo.

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Breakwater Apartments is in Eastside in the city of Santa Cruz. Here you’ll find three shopping centers within 1.6 miles of the property. Five parks are within 4.3 miles, including Twin Lakes State Beach, Arana Gulch, and Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History.

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