
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Birkdale Neighborhood of Summerville, SC from $800 (48 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Birkdale area of Summerville.


106 Muir Ct, Unit rental

Oakbrook Village

Summerville Station

MAA Waters Edge

Latitude at Wescott

Kilnsea Village

113 Timber Ln

4830 Wescott
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Martins Creek

Palms on Ashley River Apartments

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Wellington Place

Reserve at Wescott

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Avana Oakbrook

104 Kimeran Ln, Unit C, Unit C

Midland Terrace

Waters at Oakbrook
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Harmony at Wescott

Westbury Mews Apartments

106 Kimeran Ln

112 Stewart Pl

Appian Way

Waverly Place

Cooper's Ridge

Cedar Grove

The Harrison
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MAA Commerce Park

184A Dorchester Manor Blvd

184 Dorchester Manor Blvd

Harborstone

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The Isley at Windsor Hill

Silvana Oaks

The Wilder

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Broadstone Ingleside
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174 Hummingbird Ave

127 Cedar Grove Dr, Unit Unit A

Willow Trace

Legends at Charleston Park

168 Dorchester Manor Blvd

807 Sandpiper Dr

105 Hickory Ln

805 Sandpiper Dr

340 Archdale
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9604 Blue Jay Ct

Summer's Bend

126 Tuscany Ct
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 | $1,983 | $915 | $2,994 |
| Birkdale 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,578 | $925 | $4,414 |
| Birkdale 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,664 | $1,284 | $2,537 |
| Birkdale 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,138 | $1,628 | $5,208 |
| Birkdale 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,683 | $2,518 | $2,844 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 48 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 Studio unit found at Vivo Living Summerville priced from $1,015. Waters at Oakbrook has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,110. Here are the most affordable Birkdale apartments for rent in Summerville, SC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vivo Living Summerville | SB - Studio B | Studio,1BA | $1,015 |
| Waters at Oakbrook | Magnolia | 1BR,1BA | $1,110 |
| Waverly Place | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,197 |
| Oakbrook Village | The Charleston | 1BR,1BA | $1,225 |
| Cooper's Ridge | Arlington | 1BR,1BA | $1,227 |
| Summerville Station | Lighthouse | 1BR,1BA | $1,247 |
| Legends at Charleston Park | The Oakwood | 1BR,1BA | $1,309 |
| MAA Waters Edge | Ashford | 1BR,1BA | $1,313 |
| Kilnsea Village | Hamlet | 1BR,1BA | $1,331 |
| Westbury Mews Apartments | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Birkdale, SC
As of May 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Birkdale area is the $1.29 price per square foot Rosemary Model at Covey Homes Wescott in the in the Limehouse Villas neighborhood starting from $2,050. The second greatest value Birkdale apartment is the 3 x 2 Oak C1SFbb Model at Beacon at Ashley River Rental Homes starting at $2,294 with a $1.62 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Covey Homes Wescott | Rosemary | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.29 |
| Beacon at Ashley River Rental Homes | 3 x 2 Oak C1SFbb | 3BR,2BA | $1.62 |
| Latitude at Wescott | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.35 |
| Palms on Ashley River Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.30 |
| Wellington Place | Three Bedroom, One and Half Bath | 3BR,1.5BA | $1.60 |
| Appian Way | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.52 |
| Kilnsea Village | Hamlet | 1BR,1BA | $1.58 |
| Martins Creek | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.72 |
| Waters at Oakbrook | Magnolia | 1BR,1BA | $1.45 |
| Oakbrook Village | The Charleston | 1BR,1BA | $1.68 |
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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 $2,994.
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 15 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 $208 which is $2,786 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Birkdale.
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