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1240 Shaffer Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA|Westside
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One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Not allowed
Cat Policy
Not allowed
No pets allowed.
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| Lease terms | 12+ months |
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About 1240 Shaffer Rd
Immerse yourself in natural beauty and ocean views at Pacific Shores. Our pet-friendly one and two bedroom apartments in beautiful Santa Cruz bring the California dream to you with garden-style elegance set just minutes from the main UC Santa Cruz campus and adjacent to Natural Bridges Beach, Wilder Beach, and Antonelli Pond Nature Preserve. With the choice of oversized ocean view or garden view apartments overlooking the Pacific Ocean, live among natural splendor near everything you want and need on the Westside of Santa Cruz.
Address details
| Neighborhood | Westside |
|---|---|
| Zip code | 95060 |
| Type | Apartment for rent |
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Rent trends in Westside
2-bedroom apartments at 1240 Shaffer Rd cost about 38% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Westside.
Median rents as of Aug 29 2026.
Westside
Santa Cruz
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | $3,749 |
| October 2024 | $3,644 |
| November 2024 | $3,505 |
| December 2024 | $3,421 |
| January 2025 | $3,561 |
| February 2025 | $3,483 |
| March 2025 | $3,477 |
| April 2025 | $3,642 |
| May 2025 | $3,697 |
| June 2025 | $3,698 |
| July 2025 | $3,803 |
| August 2025 | $3,761 |
| September 2025 | $3,663 |
| October 2025 | $3,571 |
| November 2025 | $3,599 |
| December 2025 | $3,600 |
| January 2026 | $3,527 |
| February 2026 | $3,425 |
| March 2026 | $3,505 |
| April 2026 | $3,589 |
| May 2026 | $3,749 |
| June 2026 | $3,861 |
| July 2026 | $3,684 |
| August 2026 | $3,540 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| September 2024 | $3,963 |
| October 2024 | $3,931 |
| November 2024 | $3,802 |
| December 2024 | $4,028 |
| January 2025 | $4,054 |
| February 2025 | $3,748 |
| March 2025 | $4,026 |
| April 2025 | $4,186 |
| May 2025 | $3,990 |
| June 2025 | $4,123 |
| July 2025 | $4,213 |
| August 2025 | $4,011 |
| September 2025 | $3,965 |
| October 2025 | $3,763 |
| November 2025 | $3,600 |
| December 2025 | $3,621 |
| January 2026 | $3,694 |
| February 2026 | $3,484 |
| March 2026 | $3,449 |
| April 2026 | $3,647 |
| May 2026 | $3,817 |
| June 2026 | $4,048 |
| July 2026 | $3,801 |
| August 2026 | $3,605 |
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Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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Schools near 1240 Shaffer Rd
Westlake Elementary School
1000 high st
santa cruz, CA, 95060
K-5Public
A-
Santa Cruz County Special Education
400 encinal st
santa cruz, CA, 95060
K-12Public
Alternative Family Education
840 n branciforte ave
santa cruz, CA, 95062
K-12Public
B
Monarch Community Elementary School
840 n branciforte ave
santa cruz, CA, 95062
K-5Public
Happy Valley Elementary School
3125 branciforte dr
santa cruz, CA, 95065
K-6Public
A
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Getting around Santa Cruz near 1240 Shaffer Rd
Walking
3/10
Fewer daily needs are within walking distance (unless you’re up for a challenge).
Driving
8/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
8/10
Peddling isn’t a problem with cyclist-friendly streets and bikeable destinations.
Transit
3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.
Points of interest for 1240 Shaffer Rd, Santa Cruz
Groceries
5/10
Variety of groceries within a short drive
Shopping
5/10
Variety of shops within a short drive
Cafes
4/10
Some cafés within a short drive
Restaurants
6/10
Variety of restaurants within a short drive
Primary schools
3/10
At least one elementary school within a 30-minute walk
High schools
8/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk
Nightlife
5/10
Variety of bars within a short drive
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Feejays
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Boutique Salt
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Mission Dry Cleaners
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Carol Kent Studios
610 King St
Cat & Cloud Coffee
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Starbucks
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Parish Publick House
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Jack O'Neill Restaurant & Lounge
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515 Kitchen & Cocktails
515 Cedar St
My Cupcake Corner
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St John Organics LLC
719 Swift St
Kelly's French Bakery
402 Ingalls St
Manresa Bread
330 Ingalls St
Ferrell's Donuts
2227 Mission St
Antonelli Pond
Westside Pump Track
Moore Creek Wetland Natural Preserve
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Natural Bridges State Beach
Cafe Iveta
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Iveta
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Kelly's French Bakery
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Tacos El Chuy
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Upper Crust Pizza & Pasta
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