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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
Regency Place Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$999

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Stem, NC and Nearby

As of April 20, 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 Wellons Village neighborhood starting from $1,750. The second greatest value Stem apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Edgewood Apartments starting at $1,330 with a $1.32 price per square foot in the Davenport 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
Edgewood Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,2BA$1.32
Madison Pointe2 Bedoom 1.5 Bathoom2BR,1.5BA$1.36
Juniper Square ApartmentsThe Terrace2BR,1BA$1.35
Rippling Stream Townhomes1x1.51BR,1.5BA$1.32
Creekside LandingOne Bed/One Bath1BR,1BA$1.42
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$1.43

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Frequently Asked Questions about Stem

What type of rentals are currently available in Stem?

There are currently 38 Apartments for Rent in Stem, NC with pricing that ranges from $450 to $5,498. There are also 32 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Stem ranging from $1,450 to $3,995.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Stem?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Stem ranges from $1,450 to $3,995 with an average monthly rent of $2,009.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Stem?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Stem range from $635 to $5,290, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,465 to $3,995. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,700 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,750.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

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Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants

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