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
$2,903/mo
Fees may apply
1630 Merrill St, APT 502, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
1beds
624sqft
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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: 1
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 624 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, 5 months, 6 months, 9 months, 12 months, 14 months, 15 months
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
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| 7/18/2026 | Price change | $2,903-0.1%$5/sqft |
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| 7/16/2026 | Price change | $2,905-3%$5/sqft |
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| 7/14/2026 | Listed for rent | $2,995+1.7%$5/sqft |
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| 10/30/2025 | Listing removed | $2,944$5/sqft |
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| 10/30/2025 | Price change | $2,944+1.7%$5/sqft |
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| 10/25/2025 | Price change | $2,895-1.5%$5/sqft |
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| 10/21/2025 | Price change | $2,938+1.5%$5/sqft |
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| 10/14/2025 | Price change | $2,895-4.7%$5/sqft |
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| 10/12/2025 | Price change | $3,037+1.4%$5/sqft |
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| 10/8/2025 | Price change | $2,995-1.4%$5/sqft |
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| 10/6/2025 | Price change | $3,037+1.4%$5/sqft |
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| 10/1/2025 | Price change | $2,995+2%$5/sqft |
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| 9/29/2025 | Price change | $2,935+1.4%$5/sqft |
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| 9/25/2025 | Price change | $2,895-3.3%$5/sqft |
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| 9/17/2025 | Price change | $2,995-1.4%$5/sqft |
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| 9/13/2025 | Listed for rent | $3,037+1.4%$5/sqft |
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| 9/12/2025 | Listing removed | $2,995$5/sqft |
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| 8/19/2025 | Listed for rent | $2,995$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
There are 14 available units in this apartment building