# Breakwater Apartments

> Breakwater Apartments, Santa Cruz, CA: 7 units from $2,895/mo. See this building's full price history, tracked daily for every unit. 1BR $2,895, 2BR $3,595.

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Updated today at 4:00 a.m. PT

3.2 (22 reviews) [Official Website](https://www.rutherfordliving.com/apartments/ca/santa-cruz/breakwater/?utm_source=GBP&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=GBP) [(669) 721-1897](tel:%28669%29 721-1897)

Live pricing, refreshed today at 4:00 a.m. PT

7

Units Listed

$2,895

Starting at

$3,746

Average

$4,100

Highest

$4.21

Per Sq Ft

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Beds

## Pricing by Bedroom

1 Bed

$2,895

from $2,895 · 1 units

~624 sqft avg

2 Bed

$3,595

from $3,595 · 2 units

~892 sqft avg

3 Bed

$4,035

from $3,995 · 4 units

~955 sqft avg

### Rent Distribution

The final bar groups units at that price or more when the range is wide.

### Price by Bedroom

## Price Breakdown

### Rent by Unit

### Price vs. Square Footage

## Price History

Lines hold the last known price between updates. Diamond markers show changes in quote terms.

Timeframe

### Property Price Trend

### Recorded building rent history

| Date or category | Average monthly rent (USD) |
| --- | --- |
| 2026-07-02 | 4,119 |
| 2026-07-03 | 4,119 |
| 2026-07-04 | 4,009 |
| 2026-07-05 | 4,009 |
| 2026-07-06 | 4,009 |
| 2026-07-07 | 3,681 |
| 2026-07-08 | 3,688 |
| 2026-07-09 | 3,786 |
| 2026-07-10 | 3,786 |
| 2026-07-11 | 3,786 |
| 2026-07-12 | 3,793 |
| 2026-07-13 | 3,799 |
| 2026-07-14 | 3,779 |
| 2026-07-15 | 3,840 |
| 2026-07-16 | 3,704 |
| 2026-07-17 | 3,766 |
| 2026-07-18 | 3,708 |
| 2026-07-19 | 3,708 |
| 2026-07-20 | 3,708 |
| 2026-07-21 | 3,708 |
| 2026-07-22 | 3,708 |
| 2026-07-23 | 3,708 |
| 2026-07-24 | 3,708 |
| 2026-07-25 | 3,708 |
| 2026-07-26 | 3,708 |
| 2026-07-27 | 3,708 |
| 2026-07-28 | 3,708 |
| 2026-07-29 | 3,708 |
| 2026-07-30 | 3,708 |
| 2026-07-31 | 3,736 |
| 2026-08-01 | 3,736 |
| 2026-08-02 | 3,757 |
| 2026-08-03 | 3,757 |
| 2026-08-04 | 3,770 |
| 2026-08-05 | 3,770 |
| 2026-08-06 | 3,756 |
| 2026-08-07 | 3,821 |
| 2026-08-08 | 3,821 |
| 2026-08-09 | 3,821 |
| 2026-08-10 | 3,849 |
| 2026-08-11 | 3,849 |
| 2026-08-12 | 3,730 |
| 2026-08-13 | 3,725 |
| 2026-08-14 | 3,695 |
| 2026-08-15 | 3,799 |
| 2026-08-16 | 3,799 |
| 2026-08-17 | 3,802 |
| 2026-08-18 | 3,820 |
| 2026-08-19 | 3,820 |
| 2026-08-20 | 3,831 |
| 2026-08-21 | 3,893 |
| 2026-08-22 | 3,893 |
| 2026-08-23 | 3,917 |
| 2026-08-24 | 3,917 |
| 2026-08-25 | 4,019 |
| 2026-08-26 | 3,890 |
| 2026-08-27 | 3,890 |
| 2026-08-28 | 3,890 |
| 2026-08-29 | 3,890 |
| 2026-08-30 | 3,890 |
| 2026-08-31 | 3,890 |
| 2026-09-01 | 3,968 |
| 2026-09-02 | 3,968 |
| 2026-09-03 | 3,968 |
| 2026-09-04 | 3,945 |
| 2026-09-05 | 3,945 |
| 2026-09-06 | 3,976 |
| 2026-09-07 | 3,976 |
| 2026-09-08 | 3,989 |
| 2026-09-09 | 3,905 |
| 2026-09-10 | 3,879 |
| 2026-09-11 | 3,910 |
| 2026-09-12 | 3,880 |
| 2026-09-13 | 3,894 |
| 2026-09-14 | 3,894 |
| 2026-09-15 | 3,894 |
| 2026-09-16 | 3,928 |
| 2026-09-17 | 3,928 |
| 2026-09-18 | 3,799 |
| 2026-09-19 | 3,681 |
| 2026-09-20 | 3,681 |
| 2026-09-21 | 3,681 |
| 2026-09-22 | 3,237 |
| 2026-09-23 | 3,237 |
| 2026-09-24 | 3,634 |
| 2026-09-25 | 3,589 |
| 2026-09-26 | 3,589 |
| 2026-09-27 | 3,628 |
| 2026-09-28 | 3,649 |
| 2026-09-29 | 3,541 |
| 2026-09-30 | 3,558 |
| 2026-10-01 | 3,558 |
| 2026-10-02 | 3,514 |
| 2026-10-03 | 3,566 |
| 2026-10-05 | 3,566 |
| 2026-10-06 | 3,599 |
| 2026-10-07 | 3,599 |
| 2026-10-08 | 3,599 |
| 2026-10-09 | 3,599 |
| 2026-10-10 | 3,599 |
| 2026-10-11 | 3,599 |
| 2026-10-12 | 3,599 |
| 2026-10-13 | 3,599 |
| 2026-10-17 | 3,648 |
| 2026-10-20 | 3,648 |
| 2026-10-21 | 3,585 |
| 2026-10-22 | 3,585 |
| 2026-10-23 | 3,694 |
| 2026-10-24 | 3,534 |
| 2026-10-25 | 3,534 |
| 2026-10-26 | 3,534 |
| 2026-10-27 | 3,540 |
| 2026-10-28 | 3,540 |
| 2026-10-29 | 3,540 |
| 2026-10-30 | 3,648 |
| 2026-10-31 | 3,648 |
| 2026-11-01 | 3,648 |
| 2026-11-02 | 3,798 |
| 2026-11-03 | 3,534 |
| 2026-11-06 | 3,533 |
| 2026-11-08 | 3,521 |
| 2026-11-09 | 3,521 |
| 2026-11-12 | 3,644 |
| 2026-11-13 | 3,644 |
| 2026-11-14 | 3,746 |

### Units with Price Changes (7)

Last 15 days

### Unit #101 · 3x2A: monthly asking rent (USD)

| Date or category | Monthly asking rent (USD) |
| --- | --- |
| 2026-11-06T06:58:10Z | 4,042 |
| 2026-11-12T21:18:06Z | 4,107 |
| 2026-11-14T12:00:51Z | 3,995 |
| 2026-11-15T04:42:37.377Z | 3,995 |

### Unit #208 · 3x2A: monthly asking rent (USD)

| Date or category | Monthly asking rent (USD) |
| --- | --- |
| 2026-11-06T06:58:10Z | 3,997 |
| 2026-11-12T21:18:06Z | 4,062 |
| 2026-11-14T12:00:51Z | 3,995 |
| 2026-11-15T04:42:37.377Z | 3,995 |

### Unit #209 · 3x2A: monthly asking rent (USD)

| Date or category | Monthly asking rent (USD) |
| --- | --- |
| 2026-11-06T06:58:10Z | 4,018 |
| 2026-11-12T21:18:06Z | 4,083 |
| 2026-11-14T12:00:51Z | 4,050 |
| 2026-11-15T04:42:37.377Z | 4,050 |

### Unit #411 · 1x1A: monthly asking rent (USD)

| Date or category | Monthly asking rent (USD) |
| --- | --- |
| 2026-11-03T08:16:03Z | 2,895 |
| 2026-11-06T06:58:10Z | 2,965 |
| 2026-11-12T21:18:06Z | 3,006 |
| 2026-11-14T12:00:51Z | 2,895 |
| 2026-11-15T04:42:37.377Z | 2,895 |

### Unit #505 · 1x1A: monthly asking rent (USD)

| Date or category | Monthly asking rent (USD) |
| --- | --- |
| 2026-11-03T08:16:03Z | 2,895 |
| 2026-11-06T06:58:10Z | 2,998 |

### Unit #617 · 2x1A: monthly asking rent (USD)

| Date or category | Monthly asking rent (USD) |
| --- | --- |
| 2026-11-03T08:16:03Z | 3,495 |
| 2026-11-06T06:58:10Z | 3,630 |

### Unit #305 · 2x1.5THA: monthly asking rent (USD)

| Date or category | Monthly asking rent (USD) |
| --- | --- |
| 2026-11-06T06:58:10Z | 3,595 |
| 2026-11-12T21:18:06Z | 3,654 |
| 2026-11-14T12:00:51Z | 3,595 |
| 2026-11-15T04:42:37.377Z | 3,595 |

## Estimated Building Revenue

Est. Monthly Revenue

$19K

$232K annual run rate

Modeled estimate

Est. Occupancy

46%

of about 13 units (modeled from leasing activity)

Effective Rent on New Leases

$3,228

vs $3,746 current asking ($518 negotiation gap)

### Recent Lease Activity

13 units tracked; 6 assumed leased, 7 listed now

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## Property Intelligence

How is this calculated?

Negotiation Leverage Score (0-100)

Based on 5 observable signals from the property's listing data:

- +30 pts: 15+ units currently listed

- +25 pts: Active move-in specials

- +20 pts: Deep discounts (>$150/mo off)

- +15 pts: 5+ distinct floor plans

- +10 pts: 25+ units listed

All signals come directly from the property's own listings. Occupancy and building size appear only in the Estimated Building Revenue section, and only when the building size is stated by the property or our unit-level observation history is deep enough to model it.

Listed Units

7

Moderate availability

4 floor plans

Move-in Specials

0

No active promotions

Negotiation Leverage

Limited leverage

The available listings show few signs of room to negotiate.

### Price vs. Santa Cruz, CA

Similar

[Cypress Point Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/santa-cruz-ca/cypress-point-apartments-santa-cruz-ca/): $2,300

[Hidden Creek Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/santa-cruz-ca/hidden-creek-apartments-santa-cruz-ca/): $2,350

[San Lorenzo Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/santa-cruz-ca/san-lorenzo-apartments-santa-cruz-ca/): $2,550

[Chestnut Street Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/santa-cruz-ca/chestnut-street-apartments-santa-cruz-ca/): $2,677

[Riverfront Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/santa-cruz-ca/riverfront-apartments-santa-cruz-ca/): $2,689

[1010 Pacific](https://average-rent.com/city/santa-cruz-ca/1010-pacific-santa-cruz-ca/): $2,829

Breakwater Apartments

$2,895

Comparing this building against 6 similar Santa Cruz, CA apartments by price. Click any bar to view that building.

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## Available Units

Sort

7 units

Select a unit to see its price history and link to the rental site.

1 Bed / 1 Bath Unit 411

$2,895/mo

624 ft² · $4.64/ft²

Starting base rent

Available: Now

Down $111 since Nov 14 (was $3,006)

2 Bed / 2 Bath Unit 305

$3,595/mo

923 ft² · $3.89/ft²

Starting base rent

Available: Now

Down $59 since Nov 14 (was $3,654)

2 Bed / 1 Bath Unit 611

$3,595/mo

860 ft² · $4.18/ft²

Starting base rent

Available: Dec 14, 2026

3 Bed / 2 Bath Unit 101

$3,995/mo

955 ft² · $4.18/ft²

Starting base rent

Available: Now

Down $112 since Nov 14 (was $4,107)

3 Bed / 2 Bath Unit 208

$3,995/mo

955 ft² · $4.18/ft²

Starting base rent

Available: Now

Down $67 since Nov 14 (was $4,062)

| Unit | Floor Plan | Bed/Bath | Sqft | Price | $/Sqft | Available | Listed | Details |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 411 | | 1bd / 1ba | 624 | $2,895 Starting base rent | $4.64 | Now | [Pro](https://whop.com/work4coins-llc/average-rent-pro/) | Down $111 since Nov 14 |
| 305 | | 2bd / 2ba | 923 | $3,595 Starting base rent | $3.89 | Now | [Pro](https://whop.com/work4coins-llc/average-rent-pro/) | Down $59 since Nov 14 |
| 611 | | 2bd / 1ba | 860 | $3,595 Starting base rent | $4.18 | Dec 14, 2026 | [Pro](https://whop.com/work4coins-llc/average-rent-pro/) | |
| 101 | | 3bd / 2ba | 955 | $3,995 Starting base rent | $4.18 | Now | [Pro](https://whop.com/work4coins-llc/average-rent-pro/) | Down $112 since Nov 14 |
| 208 | | 3bd / 2ba | 955 | $3,995 Starting base rent | $4.18 | Now | [Pro](https://whop.com/work4coins-llc/average-rent-pro/) | Down $67 since Nov 14 |
| 209 | | 3bd / 2ba | 955 | $4,050 Starting base rent | $4.24 | Now | [Pro](https://whop.com/work4coins-llc/average-rent-pro/) | Down $33 since Nov 14 |
| 211 | | 3bd / 2ba | 955 | $4,100 Starting base rent | $4.29 | Nov 27, 2026 | [Pro](https://whop.com/work4coins-llc/average-rent-pro/) | |

## Garages and parking

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## Train activity

### Train activity nearby

Freight line 1,648 ft away

- Trains pass infrequently

- No road crossing within earshot. Horns unlikely.

- Operator: SPP

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## Resident Notes & Access Codes

Real tips from people who lived at this property: what leasing and daily living are actually like, plus the gate, parking, and entry codes you only learn once you move in. [See all Santa Cruz, CA notes](https://average-rent.com/city/santa-cruz-ca/resident-access/)

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## Similar Apartments in Santa Cruz, CA

[Cypress Point Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/santa-cruz-ca/cypress-point-apartments-santa-cruz-ca/): ![Cypress Point Apartments apartments](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/16081?w=640) From $2,300/mo 3.4 rating 30 units 2.5 mi away · 21% below

[Chestnut Street Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/santa-cruz-ca/chestnut-street-apartments-santa-cruz-ca/): ![Chestnut Street Apartments apartments](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/16085?w=640) From $2,677/mo 4.5 rating 5 units 2.3 mi away · 8% below

[1010 Pacific](https://average-rent.com/city/santa-cruz-ca/1010-pacific-santa-cruz-ca/): ![1010 Pacific apartments](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/16077?w=640) From $2,829/mo 3.5 rating 6 units 2.1 mi away · 2% below

[Hidden Creek Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/santa-cruz-ca/hidden-creek-apartments-santa-cruz-ca/): ![Hidden Creek Apartments apartments](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/16090?w=640) From $2,350/mo 4 rating 6 units 2.4 mi away · 19% below

[San Lorenzo Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/santa-cruz-ca/san-lorenzo-apartments-santa-cruz-ca/): ![San Lorenzo Apartments apartments](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/16088?w=640) From $2,550/mo 3.9 rating 1 unit 1.7 mi away · 12% below

[Riverfront Apartments](https://average-rent.com/city/santa-cruz-ca/riverfront-apartments-santa-cruz-ca/): ![Riverfront Apartments apartments](https://average-rent.com/api/photo/p/16084?w=640) From $2,689/mo 4 rating 3 units 2.3 mi away · 7% below

### Santa Cruz 95062 Rent Trends

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