Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Birkdale Neighborhood of Summerville, SC from $800 (45 Rentals)

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Avana Oakbrook
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$1,327 - $5,076
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Avana Oakbrook

325 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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Harmony at Wescott
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Harmony at Wescott

5130 Wescott BlvdSummerville, SC 29485
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property at 5343 Tidewater Dr

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4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

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5343 Tidewater Dr

North CharlestonSC29420

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Broadstone Ingleside
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$1,553 - $2,394
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Broadstone Ingleside

8400 Palmetto Commerce PkyLadson, SC 29456
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Willow Trace
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Willow Trace

808 Lady StColumbia, SC 29201
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340 Archdale
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340 Archdale

340 Archdale BlvdNorth Charleston, SC 29418
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Summer's Bend
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Summer's Bend

8321 Childs Cove CirNorth Charleston, SC 29418
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$1,600

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216 Parlor Dr

LadsonSC29456

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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 $1,105. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Waverly PlaceThe Meadow – A11BR,1BA$1,105
Waters at OakbrookMagnolia1BR,1BA$1,110
Avana OakbrookA11BR,1BA$1,327
4830 WescottThe Cooper1BR,1BA$1,345
Wellington PlaceTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1,350
Reserve at WescottThe Woods - Deck1BR,1BA$1,375
Kilnsea VillageHamlet1BR,1BA$1,390
Cedar GroveRaleigh1BR,1BA$1,392
Silvana OaksDrayton1BR,1BA$1,399
Martins CreekOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,399

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Birkdale, SC

As of August 20, 2026 the best value apartment in the Birkdale area is the $1.50 price per square foot Magnolia Model at Beacon at Ashley River Rental Homes in the in the Summerville neighborhood starting from $2,488. The second greatest value Birkdale apartment is the C1 Model at The Wilder starting at $2,355 with a $1.59 price per square foot in the Summerville 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.
Beacon at Ashley River Rental HomesMagnolia3BR,2BA$1.50
The WilderC13BR,2BA$1.59
Oakbrook VillageThe Berkeley3BR,2BA$1.22
Covey Homes WescottSage2BR,2.5BA$1.41
Latitude at Wescott2x12BR,1BA$1.28
Palms on Ashley River Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.30
Appian Way2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.53
Kilnsea VillageHamlet1BR,1BA$1.65
Avana OakbrookA11BR,1BA$1.68
Waters at OakbrookMagnolia1BR,1BA$1.45

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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 $1,105, while the average apartment in Birkdale costs $1,708.

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 16 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 $239 which is $1,469 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Birkdale.

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