
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the NOMO Neighborhood of Charleston, SC from $1,200 (12 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the NOMO area of Charleston.


60 Romney St

The Merchant

The Porter

The Rumney
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Element 29

Atlantic on Romney

1000 King Street

Cormac

601 Meeting St
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NOMO, Charleston, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in NOMO?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| NOMO Studio Apartments | $1,825 | $1,509 | $2,143 |
| NOMO 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,085 | $1,600 | $3,090 |
| NOMO 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,819 | $1,850 | $3,534 |
| NOMO 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,200 | $2,200 | $2,200 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 12 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the NOMO Neighborhood of Charleston, SC.
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Cheapest Available NOMO Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the NOMO area of Charleston, SC is a Studio unit found at The Rumney priced from $1,699. Foundry Point has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,706. Here are the most affordable NOMO apartments for rent in Charleston, SC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Rumney | 05 | Studio,1BA | $1,699 |
| Foundry Point | A1A | 1BR,1BA | $1,706 |
| The Porter | S3 | Studio,1BA | $1,724 |
| Atlantic on Romney | S1 | Studio,1BA | $1,725 |
| Element 29 | A03 | Studio,1BA | $1,725 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in NOMO, SC
As of December 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the NOMO area is the $3.81 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Bridgeview Village in the in the North Central neighborhood starting from $3,904. The second greatest value NOMO apartment is the Cooper Model at The Merchant starting at $1,925 with a $2.98 price per square foot in the North Central neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for NOMO apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeview Village | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $3.81 |
| The Merchant | Cooper | 1BR,1BA | $2.98 |
| The Porter | S3 | Studio ,1BA | $2.69 |
| Element 29 | A02 | Studio ,1BA | $2.92 |
| Foundry Point | A1A | 1BR,1BA | $2.84 |
| Cormac | S1 | Studio ,1BA | $3.25 |
| Meeting Street Lofts | Tobin | Studio ,1BA | $3.13 |
| The Rumney | 08 | Studio ,1BA | $3.07 |
| Atlantic on Romney | S2 | Studio ,1BA | $3.87 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleNomo, Charleston, SC
Ranked #16
Among cities in South Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
4.0Pet Friendly
Getting Around the NOMO Neighborhood in Charleston, SC
Walk Score®
75 / 100
Very Walkable
Most errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
68 / 100
Bikeable
Some bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
39 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap NOMO Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in NOMO?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in NOMO is under $2,394.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in NOMO?
The cheapest apartment in NOMO is Foundry Point which is listed at $1,708, while the average apartment in NOMO costs $2,750.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in NOMO?
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 12 regular apartments in NOMO that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
Expert Rental Resources
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