
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Stem, NC from $400 (25 Rentals)
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BLU Station Apartments

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The Element Apartments

Rippling Stream Townhomes

Highland Vista

Forest Pointe

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The Oaks at Northgate

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Creekside Landing

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Stem, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Stem?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Stem Studio Apartments | $1,431 | $849 | $2,510 |
Stem 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,696 | $450 | $3,478 |
Stem 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,076 | $540 | $5,520 |
Stem 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,345 | $635 | $4,951 |
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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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Vivo Living Durham | The Carolinas | Studio,1BA | $849 |
BLU Station Apartments | One Bedroom Standard-Call For Availability | 1BR,1BA | $950 |
Crystal Village | Emerald | 1BR,1BA | $969 |
Monarch Apartments | One Bed, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $995 |
SoHo Apartment Homes | 1x1 Standard-Call for Availability | 1BR,1BA | $1,000 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Stem, NC and Nearby
As of March 23, 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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Pendleton Townhomes | 4 Bedroom | 4BR,2BA | $1.33 |
Crossdale Flats | C1 - Premier with Carport | 3BR,2BA | $1.53 |
Edgewood Apartments | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.32 |
Madison Pointe | 2 Bedoom 1.5 Bathoom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.36 |
Juniper Square Apartments | The Terrace | 2BR,1BA | $1.46 |
Rippling Stream Townhomes | 1x1.5 | 1BR,1.5BA | $1.46 |
Monarch Apartments | One Bed, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.29 |
Forest Pointe | 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Garden | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
Hardee Street | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
Stonewood Apartments | Dogwood | 1BR,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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