Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Birkdale Neighborhood of Summerville, SC from $800 (14 Rentals)

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Midland Terrace
1 Bedroom Apartments

Midland Terrace

188 Midland PkySummerville, SC 29485
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Waters at Oakbrook
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Waters at Oakbrook

1000 Oakbrook Landing DrSummerville, SC 29485

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Willow Trace
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Willow Trace

808 Lady StColumbia, SC 29201

Birkdale, Summerville, SC Local Guide

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 Appian Way priced from $1,109. Oakbrook Village has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,225. Here are the most affordable Birkdale apartments for rent in Summerville, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Appian Way1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,109
Oakbrook VillageThe Charleston1BR,1BA$1,225
Waters at OakbrookSavannah2BR,2BA$1,240
Westbury Mews ApartmentsA21BR,1BA$1,258
Summerville Station (CLOSED)Lighthouse1BR,1BA$1,266

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Birkdale, SC

As of May 30, 2025 the best value apartment in the Birkdale area is the $1.28 price per square foot Sterling Model at Cedar Grove in the in the Sandpines at Wescott neighborhood starting from $1,721. The second greatest value Birkdale apartment is the The Brookstone Model at Legends at Charleston Park starting at $1,517 with a $1.31 price per square foot in the Birkdale neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Birkdale apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Cedar GroveSterling3BR,2BA$1.28
Legends at Charleston ParkThe Brookstone2BR,2BA$1.31
Latitude at Wescott2x1-1122 Full Renovation2BR,1BA$1.43
Palms on Ashley River Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.30
The Grove at OakbrookThe Archdale2BR,2BA$1.43
Wellington PlaceThree Bedroom, One and Half Bath3BR,1.5BA$1.52
MAA Commerce ParkDogwood2BR,2BA$1.51
Cooper's RidgeBelmont2BR,2BA$1.37
Waters at OakbrookSavannah2BR,2BA$1.20
Appian Way1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.50

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Birkdale, Summerville, SC

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you our detailed rental search system called 'Lifestyle ratings', composed of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, and customized analysis for Summerville, South Carolina. Lifestyle Ratings show you the best fit for your needs and interests. This takes in many factors including our Star Ratings to compare for outdoor amenities like tennis courts, luxury amenities, family-friendliness, raising pets, transit options, and how walkable or bikeable each community and area is. Find Lifestyle Search in the filter options (above). Happy Searching!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Birkdale Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Birkdale?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Birkdale is under $1,395.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Birkdale?

The cheapest apartment in Birkdale is Appian Way which is listed at $1,109, while the average apartment in Birkdale costs $2,899.

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 13 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 $118 which is $2,781 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Birkdale.

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