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630 Water Street
630 Water Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA

Apartment for rent
Monthly rent
$2,295–$3,295
BedsStudio–2
Baths1
Sqft340–660
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4 Days Ago

Property Overview

Featuring urban convenience and spacious homes with quality finishes, this property stands out due to its prime location. Educational institutions, including top-rated elementary, middle, and high schools, are all within close proximity. Additionally, the area offers a vibrant social scene with numerous restaurants, theaters, and cultural venues, making it an appealing choice for those seeking an active lifestyle.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Things you’ll love

  • High school nearby
  • Elementary school nearby
  • Middle school nearby

Great for

  • Social life

Highlights

  • urban convenience
  • spacious homes
  • quality finishes
  • convenient location
  • pet-friendly community

Units

630 Water Street Santa Cruz, CA

New Listing

Studio, 1 Bath

Studio

1 Bath

$2,295

Listed on 01/23/2026
Listed by The Breakers
Days on market: 5
Welcome to The Breakers, Santa Cruz's charming rental community near downtown Santa Cruz, where quiet suburban life and urban convenience meet. Our studio, one, and two bedroom homes are spacious and well-appointed with quality finishes, and our pet-friendly community invites you to get to know your neighbors and make the most of our convenient location off Water Street near the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.

New Listing

2 Beds, 1 Bath

2 Beds

1 Bath

$3,295

Listed on 01/23/2026
Listed by The Breakers
Days on market: 5
Welcome to The Breakers, Santa Cruz's charming rental community near downtown Santa Cruz, where quiet suburban life and urban convenience meet. Our studio, one, and two bedroom homes are spacious and well-appointed with quality finishes, and our pet-friendly community invites you to get to know your neighbors and make the most of our convenient location off Water Street near the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk.

Policies at 630 Water Street

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Not allowed

Cat Policy

Not allowed

No pets allowed.

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About 630 Water Street

HomeApartments in Santa CruzEastside 630 Water St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA

Discover the perfect blend of urban convenience and spacious living at 630 Water St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, nestled in the heart of Eastside. This intimate community consists of 2 units, offering 2 bedrooms and studio options, ranging in size from 340 to 660 square feet. Residents enjoy top-rated schools nearby, including 1 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools with A- or higher ratings. Key highlights of this property include spacious homes, quality finishes, and a convenient location. As a pet-friendly community, you'll appreciate the welcoming atmosphere. Enjoy a range of amenities, including [insert amenities here]. With its unique blend of comfort and convenience, this property is an excellent choice for those seeking a relaxed, urban lifestyle.

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Address details

Units2
Units available2
Neighborhood
City
Zip code95060

630 Water St is great for:

Social life

  • 199 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • 47 theaters, music venues, or sports arenas nearby
  • 81 museums, art galleries, or cultural centers within 1 mile
  • 344 mixed-use spaces nearby

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How 630 Water Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby
There is a high school 0.2 mile away
Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.2 mile away
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 1 mile away

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Rent trends in Santa Cruz

If you decide to upgrade your space, you can expect 2-bedrooms at 630 Water St to be 15% less than the average for similarly sized apartments in Eastside.

Median rents as of Jan 24 2026.
Eastside
Santa Cruz
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Santa Cruz
MonthMedian Rent
February 2024$2,625
March 2024$2,669
April 2024$2,503
May 2024$2,700
June 2024$2,646
July 2024$2,700
August 2024$2,675
September 2024$2,718
October 2024$2,786
November 2024$2,547
December 2024$2,421
January 2025$2,498
February 2025$2,454
March 2025$2,486
April 2025$2,479
May 2025$2,605
June 2025$2,822
July 2025$2,764
August 2025$2,719
September 2025$2,560
October 2025$2,504
November 2025$2,474
December 2025$2,405
January 2026$2,474
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Eastside
MonthMedian Rent
February 2024$2,600
March 2024$2,466
April 2024$2,325
May 2024$2,600
June 2024$2,599
July 2024$2,595
August 2024$2,496
November 2024$2,418
December 2024$2,450
January 2025$2,434
February 2025$2,411
March 2025$2,314
April 2025$2,294
May 2025$2,550
June 2025$2,712
July 2025$2,760
August 2025$2,704
September 2025$2,539
October 2025$2,518
November 2025$2,277
December 2025$2,162
January 2026$2,136

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Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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$91,800/yr

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Rent history

The increase or decrease in monthly rent compared to the previous listing price.
Check out the past listing prices for monthly rent at 630 Water St, Santa Cruz, CA.
This month$4,4192 bed1 bath
This month$2,895Studio1 bath
This month$1,185Studio1 bath

Schools near 630 Water St

Monarch Community Elementary School

840 n branciforte ave

santa cruz, CA, 95062

K-5Public

Alternative Family Education

840 n branciforte ave

santa cruz, CA, 95062

K-12Public
B

De Laveaga Elementary School

1145 morrissey blvd

santa cruz, CA, 95065

K-5Public
B+
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Getting around Santa Cruz near 630 Water Street

Walking

6/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

8/10
Helmets on–you can get anywhere in this cyclist-friendly, well-connected area.

Transit

6/10
Popular public transit options are just a short walk from this location.

Points of interest for 630 Water Street, Santa Cruz

Groceries

8/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk

Shopping

6/10
Several shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

7/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

9/10
At least one high school within a 5-minute walk

Nightlife

4/10
Some bars within a few minutes’ walk

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