Cross Creek Apartments enjoys a premier location in Beaufort, placing you close to all the area’s best attractions and conveniences. With easy access to major roads, commuting and running errands is simple and stress-free.
Prime Location in Beaufort, SC
Living at Cross Creek Apartments means you’re just minutes away from Beaufort’s top attractions:
- Local Shops and Dining: Explore a variety of nearby shopping centers and unique dining options.
- Parks and Outdoor Recreation: Take advantage of the natural beauty Beaufort has to offer with scenic trails and lush parks.
- Historic Downtown Beaufort: Immerse yourself in the rich history and charm of this iconic Southern town.
In addition to its proximity to local attractions, Cross Creek Apartments is conveniently located near major employers and educational institutions, ensuring that work, school, and leisure are always within easy reach.
Discover the charm of Cross Creek Apartments, where modern comfort and classic country living come together. From our thoughtfully designed homes to our vibrant community spaces, Cross Creek is the perfect place to call home.
Cross Creek Apartment Homes is exceptionally close to Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Beaufort.
- Distance: It is roughly 2.7 miles south of the main gate.
- Drive Time: Under normal traffic conditions, the drive takes only about 6 minutes via US-21 N (Boundary Street/Sea Island Parkway), making it a highly convenient off-base housing option for personnel stationed there.
Maximum Commuting Distance to Post
For enlisted members stationed at MCAS Beaufort (or nearby MCRD Parris Island), the military does not explicitly mandate a rigid "maximum mileage radius" for daily off-base rental housing, provided the member can reliably report for duty on time and is within normal liberty limits.
However, command guidelines and practical realities establish the standard radius:
- Daily Commuting Vibe: Most enlisted personnel choose to live within a 15 to 30-minute radius of the air station. This keeps them within Beaufort proper, Port Royal, or the Laurel Bay military housing areas.
- Command Liberty Limits: For general accountability, MCAS Beaufort's standard "regular liberty" limit (when you are off-duty but expected to be available for a normal working day) is typically set to a 50-mile radius from the air station. Personnel are allowed to travel further for overnight or weekend liberty (e.g., up to 85 miles for overnight liberty), but for a permanent residence, anything outside of a 30 to 45-minute drive becomes logistically difficult for morning formations and recalls.
Because Cross Creek is essentially right down the road, it sits safely well within all local command accountability and daily commuting limits.