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Pacific Shores

1240 Shaffer Rd, Santa Cruz, CA 95060 - Santa Cruz County

Apartment

1-2 beds

1-2 baths

790-1,035 sqft

About 1240 Shaffer Rd

Put yourself in the view at Pacific Shores. 1 & 2 bedroom apartments for rent in beautiful Santa Cruz, Ca, bring the California dream to you with garden-style elegance set among the redwoods, sea cliffs and rich culture of an iconic city. Close to University of California Santa Cruz and the famed Beach Boardwalk - between the banks of the San Lorenzo River and the surf - Pacific Shores immerses you in beachfront luxury. Live among natural splendor, near everything you want and need on the Westside of Santa Cruz. Parking: Covered, Surface & Street. Fitness Center & Pet Friendly.

RentalSource last checked: July 21, 2025 at 5:30 PM ET

Last updated: July 21, 2025 at 5:30 PM ET

Listed by: Pacific Shores, (831) 427-1290

Property Summary

Property Type:	Apartment
Rental Fee:	$2,981 - $4,613
Bedrooms:	1-2 beds
Bathrooms:	1-2 baths

Size:	790-1,035 sqft
Pet Friendly:	Yes
Listing Status:	Active
ID:	77222084

Property Amenities

• Pet Friendly

Community Features

• Fitness Center

• Reserved Parking

Unit Rates

Name	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent
Bus	1	1	790	$2,981
2x2	2	2	1,016	$4,338
Lighthouse Point	2	2	1,035	$4,613

Leasing Information

Lease terms available starting from 1 month. Please contact us for more information. Pet friendly & pet rent: $75. We welcome both dogs and cats up to 2 pets per apartment home. Our pet deposit at move-in is $950 for dogs and $750 for cats and our monthly pet rent is $75 per month. Some breed restrictions apply and we have a weight limit for dogs of 80 lbs.

Additional Details

Apartments for rent in Santa Cruz for $2,981-$4,613 with 1-2 beds, 1-2 baths, 790-1,035 sqft, pet friendly and located within Pacific Shores at 1240 Shaffer Rd in Santa Cruz, CA 95060. The averaged rental price of $3,797 is 0.7% ($26) higher than the average rent of $3,771 for apartments in Santa Cruz, CA. This apartment is in the Santa Cruz City Elementary School District and the nearest schools are Bay View Elementary School, Mission Hill Middle School and Santa Cruz High School. Pacific Shores was advertised by Pacific Shores 6+ months ago and last updated yesterday at 5:30 PM ET.

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$119,240 /year

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(831) 427-1290

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