Cheap Apartments for Rent in the NOMO Neighborhood of Charleston, SC from $1,200 (12 Rentals)

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1310 Meeting Street RdCharleston, SC 29405

NOMO, Charleston, SC Local Guide

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 Merchant priced from $1,665. Element 29 has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,835. Here are the most affordable NOMO apartments for rent in Charleston, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The MerchantAnsonStudio,1BA$1,665
Element 29A02Studio,1BA$1,835
Meeting Street LoftsCapaStudio,1BA$1,839
Atlantic on RomneyA2-B1BR,1BA$2,374
Bridgeview Village3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$3,750

Best Value Apartments for Rent in NOMO, SC

As of June 22, 2025 the best value apartment in the NOMO area is the $3.65 price per square foot 3 Bedroom Model at Bridgeview Village in the in the North Central neighborhood starting from $3,750. The second greatest value NOMO apartment is the A10 Model at Element 29 starting at $1,953 with a $2.93 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Bridgeview Village3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$3.65
Element 29A101BR,1BA$2.93
Meeting Street LoftsCapaStudio ,1BA$3.22
Atlantic on RomneyA1-B1BR,1BA$5.05
The MerchantAnsonStudio ,1BA$4.41

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Nomo, Charleston, SC

Ranked #21

Among neighborhoods in Charleston, SC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

3.0
Pet Friendly

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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

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 $3,750.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in NOMO?

The cheapest apartment in NOMO is Element 29 which is listed at $1,953, while the average apartment in NOMO costs $3,750.

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 17 regular apartments in NOMO 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 NOMO?

Cheap apartments in NOMO have an average cost of $1,181 which is $2,569 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in NOMO.

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