Apartment for rent

$3,950/mo

Fees may apply

Breakwater Apartments, APT 312, 1630 Merrill St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062

2beds

923sqft

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Apartment

Available now

Cats, dogs OK

Contact manager for more details about this home.

What's special

Heated outdoor swimming poolPrivate balconies or patiosSleek finishesWood-style flooringStainless-steel appliances

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.

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Zillow last checked: 9 hours ago

Listing updated: July 08, 2026 at 04:20am

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2

Interior area

Total interior livable area: 923 sqft

Property

Parking

Details: Contact manager

Features

Stories: 2
Exterior features: Exterior Type: Conventional / Affordable
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, 5 months, 6 months, 9 months, 12 months, 14 months, 15 months

Price history

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Rental Market Summary

Date	Event	Price
7/7/2026	Listed for rent	$3,950+10.2%$4/sqft
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3/11/2026	Listing removed	$3,583$4/sqft
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3/11/2026	Listed for rent	$3,583$4/sqft
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