
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Birkdale Neighborhood of Summerville, SC from $800 (28 Rentals)
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Oakbrook Village

Summerville Station

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Kilnsea Village

Latitude at Wescott

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Avana Oakbrook

4830 Wescott
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Wellington Place

Martins Creek

Midland Terrace

9408 Sun Fountain Dr

Waters at Oakbrook

1925 Bacons Bridge Rd

111 Timber Ln
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Harmony at Wescott

106 Kimeran Ln

5343 Tidewater Dr

8032 Reagan Way

Appian Way

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Cedar Grove

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The Wilder
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Cooper's Ridge

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Harborstone

Willow Trace

Waverly Place

108 Pinewood St

151 Mickler Dr
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Birkdale, Summerville, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Birkdale?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birkdale Studio Apartments | $1,303 | $1,015 | $1,415 |
| Birkdale 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,574 | $1,172 | $3,312 |
| Birkdale 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,704 | $1,388 | $3,709 |
| Birkdale 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,102 | $1,510 | $5,125 |
| Birkdale 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,651 | $2,408 | $2,900 |
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There are currently 28 rentals with your search options within a 3 mile radius of the Birkdale Neighborhood of Summerville, SC.
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Cheapest Available Birkdale Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Birkdale area of Summerville, SC is a 1 Bed unit found at Waters at Oakbrook priced from $1,110. Waverly Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,160. Here are the most affordable Birkdale apartments for rent in Summerville, SC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waters at Oakbrook | Magnolia | 1BR,1BA | $1,110 |
| Waverly Place | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,160 |
| Appian Way | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,172 |
| Oakbrook Village | The Charleston | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
| Kilnsea Village | Hamlet | 1BR,1BA | $1,250 |
| Cedar Grove | Raleigh | 1BR,1BA | $1,252 |
| The Wilder | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,295 |
| Cooper's Ridge | Arlington | 1BR,1BA | $1,337 |
| Avana Oakbrook | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,364 |
| Bridge Pointe Apartments and Townhomes | The Ashley Garden | 1BR,1BA | $1,375 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Birkdale, SC
As of February 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Birkdale area is the $1.52 price per square foot Oak Model at Beacon at Ashley River Landing in the in the Birkdale neighborhood starting from $2,149. The second greatest value Birkdale apartment is the Sage Model at Covey Homes Wescott starting at $1,960 with a $1.39 price per square foot in the Limehouse Villas neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Birkdale apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon at Ashley River Landing | Oak | 3BR,2BA | $1.52 |
| Covey Homes Wescott | Sage | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.39 |
| Silvana Oaks | The Anson | 3BR,2BA | $1.37 |
| Vivo Living Summerville | 2x2 - Single Story Townhome - 2B/2B | 2BR,2BA | $1.39 |
| Palms on Ashley River Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.30 |
| Wellington Place | Three Bedroom, One and Half Bath | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.55 |
| Kilnsea Village | Hamlet | 1BR,1BA | $1.53 |
| Waters at Oakbrook | Magnolia | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| Cedar Grove | Raleigh | 1BR,1BA | $1.67 |
| Appian Way | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Birkdale Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Birkdale?
The cheapest apartment in Birkdale is Waters at Oakbrook which is listed at $1,110, while the average apartment in Birkdale costs $2,974.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Birkdale?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 19 regular apartments in Birkdale that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Birkdale?
Cheap apartments in Birkdale have an average cost of $215 which is $2,759 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Birkdale.
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