
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.


The Merchant

The Rumney

The Porter

Madison Station

40 Poinsett St, Unit B
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Atlantic on Romney

Element 29

1000 King Street
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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 |
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NOMO Studio Apartments | $2,115 | $1,602 | $3,310 |
NOMO 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,340 | $1,778 | $3,482 |
NOMO 2 Bedroom Apartments | $3,326 | $1,850 | $5,538 |
NOMO 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,361 | $2,600 | $3,750 |
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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 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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The Merchant | Anson | Studio,1BA | $1,665 |
Element 29 | A02 | Studio,1BA | $1,835 |
Meeting Street Lofts | Capa | Studio,1BA | $1,839 |
Atlantic on Romney | A2-B | 1BR,1BA | $2,374 |
Bridgeview Village | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Bridgeview Village | 3 Bedroom | 3BR,2BA | $3.65 |
Element 29 | A10 | 1BR,1BA | $2.93 |
Meeting Street Lofts | Capa | Studio ,1BA | $3.22 |
Atlantic on Romney | A1-B | 1BR,1BA | $5.05 |
The Merchant | Anson | Studio ,1BA | $4.41 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleNomo, Charleston, SC
Ranked #21
Among neighborhoods in Charleston, SC for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities
Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score
3.0Pet 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 $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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