Updated 4 Days Ago
Highlights
Pet Friendly
Location
1240 Shaffer Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, USA|Westside
Tour 1240 Shaffer Rd
Contact
Pacific Shores
Nearby rentals
Property management
Apartments for rent San JoseApartments for rent SunnyvaleApartments for rent Santa ClaraApartments for rent Mountain ViewApartments for rent Palo AltoApartments for rent FremontApartments for rent Menlo ParkApartments for rent San MateoApartments for rent MilpitasApartments for rent Redwood CityApartments for rent Downtown San JoseApartments for rent Foster CityApartments for rent CampbellApartments for rent BurlingameApartments for rent CupertinoApartments Near Me
Houses for rent San JoseHouses for rent MilpitasHouses for rent Carmel-by-the-SeaHouses for rent Santa CruzHouses for rent Santa ClaraHouses for rent FremontHouses for rent MontereyHouses for rent San MateoHouses for rent CapitolaHouses for rent SunnyvaleHouses for rent Palo AltoHouses for rent Redwood CityHouses for rent Pacific GroveHouses for rent East Palo AltoHouses for rent Mountain ViewHouses for rent near me
Amenities for 1240 Shaffer Rd, Westside
Building
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
Grounds
| Outdoor Space |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
Policies and fees
Applicants
Applicants
One-time.
Contact Property
REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
Contact Property
Dog Policy
Allowed
Cat Policy
Allowed
Contact for more information on pet policy.
Questions about this property’s policies and fees?
Building details
Property details
| Lease terms | 12+ months |
|---|
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 |
Get the latest listings anytime, anywhere
Receive similar listings in the area, download our app, and more.
Rent trends in Westside
2-bedroom apartments at 1240 Shaffer Rd cost about 17% more than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Westside.
Median rents as of Oct 17 2026.
Westside
Santa Cruz
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| September 2026 | $3,518 |
| October 2026 | $3,540 |
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| September 2026 | $3,574 |
| October 2026 | $3,600 |
Affordability calculator
Can I afford to live at 1240 Shaffer Rd?
Bedrooms
2 bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
Slide to adjust the percentage of your monthly income you are willing to spend on rent.
The general rule of thumb is to spend around 30% or less of your income on rent.
Recommended income
$167,800/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $167,800 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $4,195.
For more information on rent affordability, visit our rent calculator.
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
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
Explore the area around 1240 Shaffer Rd
New Leaf Community Markets
1101 Fair Ave
Safeway
2203 Mission St
Circle Market
508 Errett Cir
New Leaf Community Markets
1101 Pacific Ave
New Leaf Community Markets
1134 Pacific Ave
Mr California
2869 Mission St
Feejays
407 Swift St
Boutique Salt
311 Laurent St
Mission Dry Cleaners
1224 Mission St
Carol Kent Studios
610 King St
Cat & Cloud Coffee
719 Swift St
11th Hour Coffee
402 Ingalls St
Starbucks
2203 Mission St
Starbucks
1901 Mission St
Coffeetopia
1723 Mission St
A K Hookah
231 Beachview Ave
Mission West
2405 Mission St
Parish Publick House
841 Almar Ave
Jack O'Neill Restaurant & Lounge
175 W Cliff Dr
515 Kitchen & Cocktails
515 Cedar St
My Cupcake Corner
W Cliff & Natural Bridges
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
Monarch Butterfly Natural Preserve
Natural Bridges State Beach
Cafe Iveta
2125 Delaware Ave
Iveta
2125 Delaware Ave
Kelly's French Bakery
402 Ingalls St
Tacos El Chuy
402 Ingalls St
Upper Crust Pizza & Pasta
2415 Mission St
Natural Bridges Dr / Mission
UCSC via Main Gate - Delaware
Natural Bridges Dr / Mission
UCSC via Main Gate - Delaware, Highway 1 - Davenport
Western Dr / Beachview Ave
UCSC - Downtown via Mission, UCSC via Main Gate - Delaware
Delaware Ave / Shaffer (De Anza)
UCSC via Main Gate - Delaware
Delaware Ave / Natural Bridges Dr
UCSC via Main Gate - Delaware
Compare similar properties nearby
River Row
Our team has verified this companyDowntown Santa Cruz • 444 Front St
1–2 Beds
$3,875–$7,500
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.- dogs and cats ok
- dishwasher
- in-unit laundry
Hidden Creek Apartments
Our team has verified this companyEastside • 200 Button St
1–2 Beds
$2,000–$3,265
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.- dogs and cats ok
- dishwasher
- in-unit laundry
- dogs and cats ok
- dishwasher
- in-unit laundry
- dogs and cats ok
- dishwasher
- in-unit laundry
- dogs and cats ok
- dishwasher
- in-unit laundry
- dogs and cats ok
- dishwasher
- in-unit laundry
- dogs and cats ok
- dishwasher
- in-unit laundry
- dogs and cats ok
- dishwasher
- in-unit laundry
River Row
Our team has verified this companyDowntown Santa Cruz • 444 Front St
1–2 Beds
$3,875–$7,500
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.- dogs and cats ok
- dishwasher
- in-unit laundry
Hidden Creek Apartments
Our team has verified this companyEastside • 200 Button St
1–2 Beds
$2,000–$3,265
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.- dogs and cats ok
- dishwasher
- in-unit laundry
- dogs and cats ok
- dishwasher
- in-unit laundry
- dogs and cats ok
- dishwasher
- in-unit laundry
- dogs and cats ok
- dishwasher
- in-unit laundry
- dogs and cats ok
- dishwasher
- in-unit laundry
- dogs and cats ok
- dishwasher
- in-unit laundry
- dogs and cats ok
- dishwasher
- in-unit laundry
Check availability
Campbell apartments37 listings
37 listings
Cupertino apartments37 listings
37 listings
Marina apartments33 listings
33 listings
Mountain View apartments161 listings
161 listings
Pacific Grove apartments42 listings
42 listings
San Jose apartments621 listings
621 listings
Santa Clara apartments132 listings
132 listings
Sunnyvale apartments207 listings
207 listings
Watsonville apartments23 listings
23 listings
