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Avana On Broad
$1,278 - $7,063

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Avana On Broad

2335 Broad StDurham, NC 27704
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Cedar Trace
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Cedar Trace

3432 Carr RdDurham, NC 27703
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The Oaks at Northgate
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Oaks at Northgate

1306 Leon StDurham, NC 27705
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Hardee Street
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Hardee Street

725 Hardee StDurham, NC 27703
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Crossdale Flats
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Crossdale Flats

2105 Bogarde StDurham, NC 27705
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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 Monarch Apartments in the Downtown Durham neighborhood priced from $650. Vivo Living Durham in the Downtown Durham neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $780. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Stem apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Monarch ApartmentsMonarch - StudioStudio,1BA$650
Vivo Living DurhamThe Carolinas AStudio,1BA$780
Regency Place Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$899
Strawberry Hill Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$900
Reserve @ Blu Townhomes1x1 Standard- Call For Availability1BR,1BA$900
Crystal VillageEmerald1BR,1BA$949
SoHo Apartment Homes1x1 Standard-Call for Availability1BR,1BA$950
BLU Station ApartmentsOne Bedroom Standard-Call For Availability1BR,1BA$975
Forest Pointe1 Bedroom Birch1BR,1BA$1,020
Element at CreeksideOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,034

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Stem, NC and Nearby

As of September 04, 2026 the best value apartment in the Stem area is the $1.25 price per square foot Four Bedroom Townhome Model at Pendleton Townhomes in the in the East Durham neighborhood starting from $1,650. The second greatest value Stem apartment is the C Model at Crossdale Flats starting at $1,569 with a $1.28 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 TownhomesFour Bedroom Townhome4BR,2BA$1.25
Crossdale FlatsC3BR,2BA$1.28
Element at CreeksideTwo Bed/Two Bath 1058 sq. ft.2BR,2BA$1.32
Maple CreekGarden2BR,1.5BA$1.26
Stonewood ApartmentsBirchwood2BR,1BA$1.33
Madison Pointe2 Bedoom 1.5 Bathoom2BR,1.5BA$1.19
Juniper Square ApartmentsThe Terrace2BR,1BA$1.35
Rippling Stream Townhomes1x1.51BR,1.5BA$1.31
Regency Place Apartments1 BEDROOM & 1 BATH1BR,1BA$1.24
Strawberry Hill Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1.38

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Navigating the Rental Market: Tips for First-Time Renters

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 Monarch Apartments listed at $650.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Stem Apartment is $899 at Regency Place 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 $1,099 at Madison Pointe.

What is the most affordable Stem Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Stem Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Reserve @ Blu Townhomes and starts from $1,300.

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