Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Birkdale Neighborhood of Summerville, SC from $800 (43 Rentals)

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Avana Oakbrook
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$1,397 - $5,030
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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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Broadstone Ingleside
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$1,477 - $2,535
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Broadstone Ingleside

8400 Palmetto Commerce PkyLadson, SC 29456
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9762 Transplanter Cir

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Willow Trace
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Willow Trace

808 Lady StColumbia, SC 29201

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340 Archdale
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

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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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 Waters at Oakbrook priced from $920. Waverly Place has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,055. Here are the most affordable Birkdale apartments for rent in Summerville, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Waters at OakbrookMagnolia1BR,1BA$920
Waverly PlaceThe Meadow – A11BR,1BA$1,055
Oakbrook VillageThe Charleston1BR,1BA$1,225
Summerville StationLighthouse1BR,1BA$1,247
Westbury Mews ApartmentsA11BR,1BA$1,283
Wellington PlaceTwo Bedroom One Bath2BR,1BA$1,305
Appian Way2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1,316
HarborstoneAzure1BR,1BA$1,326
Kilnsea VillageHamlet1BR,1BA$1,337
MAA Waters EdgeAshford1BR,1BA$1,343

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Birkdale, SC

As of July 05, 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 Summerville neighborhood starting from $2,050. The second greatest value Birkdale apartment is the The Brookstone Model at Legends at Charleston Park starting at $1,587 with a $1.37 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.
Covey Homes WescottRosemary3BR,2.5BA$1.29
Legends at Charleston ParkThe Brookstone2BR,2BA$1.37
Latitude at Wescott2x12BR,1BA$1.35
Silvana OaksThe Calhoun2BR,2BA$1.66
Palms on Ashley River Apartments2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.30
Wellington PlaceThree Bedroom, One and Half Bath3BR,1.5BA$1.60
Appian Way2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.42
Kilnsea VillageHamlet1BR,1BA$1.59
HarborstoneAzure1BR,1BA$1.65
Waters at OakbrookMagnolia1BR,1BA$1.20

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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 Waters at Oakbrook which is listed at $920, while the average apartment in Birkdale costs $2,771.

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 21 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 $357 which is $2,414 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Birkdale.

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