Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Birkdale Neighborhood of Summerville, SC from $800 (7 Rentals)

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Midland Terrace
1 to 3 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

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Waverly Place
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Waverly Place

1900 Waverly Place LnNorth Charleston, SC 29418

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 Waverly Place priced from $1,014. Waters at Oakbrook has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,037. Here are the most affordable Birkdale apartments for rent in Summerville, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Waverly PlaceA11BR,1BA$1,014
Waters at OakbrookMagnolia1BR,1BA$1,037
Cooper's RidgeArlington1BR,1BA$1,205

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Birkdale, SC

As of September 20, 2025 the best value apartment in the Birkdale area is the $1.41 price per square foot Sage Model at Covey Homes Wescott in the in the Limehouse Villas neighborhood starting from $1,989. The second greatest value Birkdale apartment is the Three Bedroom, One and Half Bath Model at Wellington Place starting at $1,782 with a $1.54 price per square foot in the The Bluffs at Ashley River 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.
Covey Homes WescottSage2BR,2.5BA$1.41
Wellington PlaceThree Bedroom, One and Half Bath3BR,1.5BA$1.54
Vivo Living SummervilleSingle Story Townhome - 2B/2B2BR,2BA$1.34
Palms on Ashley River Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.30
MAA Commerce ParkDogwood2BR,2BA$1.45
The Reserve at WescottThe Palmer - Deck2BR,2BA$1.52
Legends at Charleston ParkThe Oakwood1BR,1BA$1.55
Appian Way2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.53
Kilnsea VillageHamlet1BR,1BA$1.47
Waters at OakbrookMagnolia1BR,1BA$1.35

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Birkdale, Summerville, SC

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Among cities in South Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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3.0
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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 the price of a cheap apartment in Birkdale?

The cheapest apartment in Birkdale is Waverly Place which is listed at $1,014, while the average apartment in Birkdale costs $2,699.

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 $191 which is $2,508 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Birkdale.

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