Cheap Apartments for Rent in Stem, NC from $400 (26 Rentals)

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Stem, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Stem Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Stem, NC is a Studio unit found at Vivo Living Durham in the Downtown Durham neighborhood priced from $849. BLU Station Apartments in the Downtown Durham neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $950. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Stem apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vivo Living DurhamThe CarolinasStudio,1BA$849
BLU Station ApartmentsOne Bedroom Standard-Call For Availability1BR,1BA$950
Crystal VillageEmerald1BR,1BA$969
Monarch ApartmentsOne Bed, One Bath1BR,1BA$995
SoHo Apartment Homes1x1 Standard-Call for Availability1BR,1BA$1,000
Hardee Street1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,014
Stonewood ApartmentsDogwood1BR,1BA$1,015
The Element Apartments1x1 Standard- Call for Availability1BR,1BA$1,025
Rippling Stream Townhomes2x1.52BR,1BA$1,029
Forest Pointe1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Garden1BR,1BA$1,070

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Stem, NC and Nearby

As of March 25, 2025 the best value apartment in the Stem area is the $1.33 price per square foot 4 Bedroom Model at Pendleton Townhomes in the in the East Durham neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Stem apartment is the C1 - Premier with Carport Model at Crossdale Flats starting at $1,870 with a $1.53 price per square foot in the Downtown Durham neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Stem apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Pendleton Townhomes4 Bedroom4BR,2BA$1.33
Crossdale FlatsC1 - Premier with Carport3BR,2BA$1.53
Edgewood Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.32
Madison Pointe2 Bedoom 1.5 Bathoom2BR,1.5BA$1.36
Juniper Square ApartmentsThe Terrace2BR,1BA$1.38
Rippling Stream Townhomes1x1.51BR,1.5BA$1.40
Monarch ApartmentsOne Bed, One Bath1BR,1BA$1.29
Forest Pointe1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Garden1BR,1BA$1.43
Hardee Street1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.43
Stonewood ApartmentsDogwood1BR,1BA$1.45

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Getting Around Stem, NC

Walk Score®

8 / 100

Car-Dependent

Almost all errands require a car

Bike Score®

25 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Stem Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Stem?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Stem is at Vivo Living Durham listed at $849.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Stem Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Stem Apartment is $950 at BLU Station Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Stem Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Stem is starting from $1,029 at Rippling Stream Townhomes.

What is the most affordable Stem Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Stem Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Rippling Stream Townhomes and starts from $1,399.

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