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South Bay Apartments

1600 South St, Portsmouth, VA 23704

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Highlights

  • Furnished Units Available
  • Controlled Access
  • Property Manager on Site

About South Bay Apartments

Experience Portsmouth living at South Bay Apartments. The 1600 South St location in the 23704 neighborhood of Portsmouth is perfectly situated for work or play. The leasing staff is excited to help you find your perfect home. Contact us today to see available floor plans and find your new place at South Bay Apartments.

South Bay Apartments is an apartment community located in Portsmouth County and the 23704 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Portsmouth City Public Schools attendance zone.

Community Amenities

Fitness Center

Laundry Facilities

Furnished Units Available

Clubhouse

  • Laundry Facilities
  • Controlled Access
  • Maintenance on site
  • Property Manager on Site
  • 24 Hour Access
  • Furnished Units Available
  • Online Services
  • Clubhouse
  • Walk-Up
  • Fitness Center

Apartment Features

Air Conditioning

Refrigerator

Tub/Shower

Freezer

  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Tub/Shower
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Freezer

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Location
1600 South St, Portsmouth,
VA 23704
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City - Portsmouth

Located in southeastern Virginia, Portsmouth sits along the Elizabeth River as part of the Hampton Roads metropolitan area. The city's Olde Towne Historic District showcases period architecture from the 18th and 19th centuries, making it one of the largest collections of historic buildings between Alexandria and Charleston.

Portsmouth's downtown area reflects its deep maritime heritage, anchored by the Norfolk Naval Shipyard, a cornerstone of the local economy. The tree-lined streets of Olde Towne invite exploration, while the Portsmouth Naval Medical Center serves as a prominent landmark. Rivers Casino Portsmouth provides entertainment options, and the Portsmouth Invitational Tournament brings excitement to the city each April. Established neighborhoods include Park View, with its historic architecture, and Cavalier Manor's residential streets.

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Education
Colleges & Universities Distance
Colleges & Universities Distance
Tidewater C.C., Portsmouth
Drive: 8 min 2.9 mi
Tidewater C.C., Norfolk Campus
Drive: 8 min 3.6 mi
Norfolk State University
Drive: 10 min 4.2 mi
Eastern Virginia Medical Sch.
Drive: 9 min 4.6 mi
South Bay Apartments is within 8 minutes or 3.6 miles from Tidewater C.C., Norfolk Campus. It is also near Tidewater C.C., Portsmouth and Eastern Virginia Medical Sch..
Schools
St. Helena Elementary
Public Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Nearby
Park View Elementary
Public Elementary School
Grades K-5
Attendance Zone
Churchland Middle
Public Middle School
Grades 6-8
Attendance Zone
I.C. Norcom High
Public High School
Grades 9-12
Attendance Zone
Court Street Academy
Private Elementary School
Grades PK-5
Nearby
Crawford Day School
Private Elementary, Middle & High School
Grades K-12
Nearby
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Transportation

Transportation options available in Portsmouth include Civic Plaza, located 3.3 miles from South Bay Apartments. South Bay Apartments is near Norfolk International, located 9.7 miles or 19 minutes away, and Newport News/Williamsburg International, located 32.6 miles or 46 minutes away.

Transit / Subway Distance
Transit / Subway Distance
Civic Plaza
Drive: 7 min 3.3 mi
Monticello
Drive: 7 min 3.3 mi
Macarthur Square
Drive: 7 min 3.4 mi
York Street / Freemason
Drive: 8 min 4.1 mi
Evmc/Ft. Norfolk
Drive: 7 min 4.4 mi
Commuter Rail Distance
Commuter Rail Distance
Norfolk
Drive: 7 min 3.3 mi
Newport News
Drive: 52 min 40.5 mi
Airports Distance
Airports Distance
Norfolk International
 Drive: 19 min 9.7 mi
Newport News/Williamsburg International
 Drive: 46 min 32.6 mi

Walkability Near South Bay Apartments

Getting Around
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40 / 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30 / 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90 / 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50 / 100

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What do Walkability, Transit, Drivability, and Bikeability mean? Walkability measures the walking distance to day-to-day needs. Transit measures access to public transportation. Drivability measures congestion, parking availability, and access to major roads. Bikeability measures the suitability for cycling. How It Works
Busy
Soundscore™
66 / 100

Traffic

Busy

Airport

Calm

Businesses

Active

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Points of Interest

Time and distance from South Bay Apartments.

Shopping Centers Distance
Shopping Centers Distance
Southside Shopping Center
Drive: 3 min 1.2 mi
Highland Biltmore Market
Drive: 3 min 1.4 mi
George Washington Mini Mall and Shoppes
Drive: 3 min 1.7 mi
South Bay Apartments has 3 shopping centers within 1.7 miles, which is about a 3-minute drive. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.
Parks and Recreation Distance
Parks and Recreation Distance
Children's Museum of Virginia
 Drive: 3 min 1.4 mi
Nauticus
 Drive: 9 min 3.7 mi
Fred Heutte Center
 Drive: 9 min 4.3 mi
Virginia Zoo
 Drive: 12 min 5.3 mi
Chesapeake Arboretum
 Drive: 16 min 10.6 mi
South Bay Apartments has 5 parks within 10.6 miles, including Children's Museum of Virginia, Nauticus, and Fred Heutte Center.
Hospitals Distance
Hospitals Distance
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth
Drive: 3 min 1.5 mi
Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center
Drive: 5 min 2.6 mi
Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
Drive: 8 min 4.6 mi
South Bay Apartments has 3 hospitals within 4.6 miles, the nearest is Naval Medical Center Portsmouth which is 1.5 miles away and a 3 minute drive.
Military Bases Distance
Military Bases Distance
Norfolk Naval Shipyard
Drive: 6 min 2.4 mi
US Naval Saint Helena Annex
Drive: 8 min 3.0 mi
U S Coast Guard Station
Drive: 13 min 7.6 mi
South Bay Apartments has 3 military bases within 7.6 miles, the nearest is Norfolk Naval Shipyard which is 2.4 miles away and a 6 minute drive.

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