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
$4,249/moFees may apply
1630 Merrill St, APT 101, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
3beds
955sqft
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Apartment
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Cats, dogs OK
What's special
Heated outdoor swimming poolPrivate balconies or patiosSleek finishesWood-style flooringStainless-steel appliances
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 955 sqft
Property
Parking
- Details: Contact manager
Features
- Stories: 2
- Pool features: Pool
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
Community
- Features: Pool
HOA
- Amenities included: Pool
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 |
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| 8/18/2026 | Price change | $4,249+2.3%$4/sqft |
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| 8/12/2026 | Price change | $4,153-2.3%$4/sqft |
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| 8/5/2026 | Price change | $4,251+1.1%$4/sqft |
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| 7/30/2026 | Listed for rent | $4,204-6.5%$4/sqft |
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| 6/30/2026 | Listing removed | $4,495$5/sqft |
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| 6/23/2026 | Price change | $4,495+3%$5/sqft |
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| 6/12/2026 | Price change | $4,362-3%$5/sqft |
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| 6/2/2026 | Price change | $4,495+4.7%$5/sqft |
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| 5/28/2026 | Listed for rent | $4,295$4/sqft |
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| 3/7/2025 | Listing removed | $4,295$4/sqft |
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| 2/4/2025 | Listed for rent | $4,295-2.3%$4/sqft |
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| 1/11/2025 | Listing removed | $4,395$5/sqft |
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| 1/2/2025 | Listed for rent | $4,395$5/sqft |
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| 12/26/2024 | Listing removed | $4,395$5/sqft |
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| 12/19/2024 | Listed for rent | $4,395$5/sqft |
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| 12/2/2024 | Listing removed | $4,395$5/sqft |
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| 12/2/2024 | Price change | $4,395-1%$5/sqft |
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| 10/7/2024 | Listed for rent | $4,440$5/sqft |
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Neighborhood: 95062
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 4/10Del Mar Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 0.2 mi
- 7/10Shoreline Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.2 mi
- NASpecial Education PreschoolGrades: Distance: 1.3 mi
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