Cheap Apartments for Rent in the NOMO Neighborhood of Charleston, SC from $1,200 (16 Rentals)

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1310 Meeting Street RdCharleston, SC 29405
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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 Meeting Street Lofts priced from $1,519. The Porter has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,731. Here are the most affordable NOMO apartments for rent in Charleston, SC:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Meeting Street LoftsRosemanStudio,1BA$1,519
The PorterS4Studio,1BA$1,731
Madison StationA11BR,1BA$1,759
Bridgeview Village3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1,795
Element 29A02Studio,1BA$1,816

Best Value Apartments for Rent in NOMO, SC

As of April 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the NOMO area is the $2.33 price per square foot 25 Lenox St Model at 25 Lenox St, Unit A in the in the West Ashley neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value NOMO apartment is the Row Model at The Merchant starting at $3,260 with a $3.17 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.
25 Lenox St, Unit A25 Lenox St2BR,1BA$2.33
The MerchantRow2BR,2BA$3.17
Bridgeview Village3 Bedroom3BR,2BA$1.75
Overture Daniel Island 55+ Active Adult Apartment HomesA3B1BR,1BA$2.89
CarolineA41BR,1BA$3.13
Morrison YardThe PorticoStudio ,1BA$3.76
Element 29A02Studio ,1BA$3.01
Foundry PointA1A1BR,1BA$3.23
The PorterS4Studio ,1BA$2.88
Madison StationA21BR,1BA$3.44

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Nomo, Charleston, SC

Ranked #24

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

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 $1,999.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in NOMO?

The cheapest apartment in NOMO is Meeting Street Lofts which is listed at $1,680, while the average apartment in NOMO costs $5,172.

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 38 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 $947 which is $4,225 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in NOMO.

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