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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stem Studio Apartments | $1,481 | $755 | $1,860 |
| Stem 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,504 | $879 | $2,976 |
Stem 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,878 | $565 | $3,950 |
| Stem 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,942 | $1,300 | $4,160 |
| Stem 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,684 | $1,650 | $1,900 |
The largest available 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Stem, NC is found at Griffin Durham in the Fayetteville Street Corridor neighborhood and is 1,382 square feet priced from $3,250. GeerHouse in the Government Services District neighborhood has the second largest 2 Bedroom, which is sized at 1,310 square feet and currently listed start at $2,923. Here is today’s list of the largest available 2 Bedroom units in Stem:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Square Footage | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Griffin Durham | B3M3 | 1,382 Sq Ft | $3,250 |
| GeerHouse | B2Q | 1,310 Sq Ft | $2,923 |
| Liberty Warehouse | C6 | 1,244 Sq Ft | $2,441 |
| Rigsbee Collection | Penthouse B7 (318) | 1,223 Sq Ft | $3,520 |
| Lodge at Croasdaile Farm | F2 | 1,197 Sq Ft | $1,935 |
| Independence Park | 2X2 Large W/ Sunroom Renovated | 1,170 Sq Ft | $1,569 |
| Element at Creekside | Two Bed/Two Bath 1137 sq .ft. | 1,137 Sq Ft | $1,349 |
| Magnolia Pointe | 2B - 60% | 1,128 Sq Ft | $1,847 |
| Avana On Broad | Two Bedroom Two Bath (1120 SF) | 1,120 Sq Ft | $1,503 |
As of February 25, 2026 the lowest priced 2 Bedroom apartment unit in Stem, NC is the The Oak Model starting from $899 at The Oaks at Northgate in the Downtown Durham neighborhood. The second most affordable Stem 2 Bedroom is the 2 Bed 2 Bath Model at Strawberry Hill Apartments starting at $1,100 . The average price for all 2 Bedroom apartments in Stem is currently $1,878. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 2 Bedroom options in Stem:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Priced From |
|---|---|---|
| The Oaks at Northgate | The Oak | $899 |
| Strawberry Hill Apartments | 2 Bed 2 Bath | $1,100 |
| Reserve @ Blu Townhomes | 2x1 Standard-Call For Availability | $1,100 |
| Rippling Stream Townhomes | 2x1.5 | $1,119 |
| SoHo Apartment Homes | 2x1 Standard-Call for Availability | $1,125 |
| Willowdaile | 22AZ | $1,149 |
| Madison Pointe | 2 Bedoom 1.5 Bathoom | $1,159 |
| BLU Station Apartments | Two Bedroom Standard-Call For Availability | $1,175 |
| Stonewood Apartments | Birchwood | $1,177 |
| Monarch Apartments | Monarch - 2 bed (without W/D units) | $1,199 |
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Currently the most affordable 2 Bedroom in Stem is at The Oaks at Northgate listed at $899.
The average rent for a 2 Bedroom Apartment in Stem is $1,878.
Today's apartment with the most square footage in Stem is a 1,382 square feet unit starting from $3,250 at Griffin Durham.
The average size for a 2 Bedroom rental in Stem is currently 1,012 sq ft.
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