Studio Apartments for Rent in Stem, NC (7 Rentals)

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Stem, NC Local Guide

Largest Available Stem and Nearby Studio Apartments

The largest available Studio apartment unit in Stem, NC is found at GeerHouse in the Government Services District neighborhood and is 643 square feet priced from $1,489. Vivo Living Durham in the Downtown Durham neighborhood has the second largest Studio, which is sized at 590 square feet and currently listed start at $1,224. Here is today’s list of the largest available Studio units in Stem:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
GeerHouseS1I643 Sq Ft$1,489
Vivo Living DurhamThe Duke590 Sq Ft$1,224
Aura 509Studio-S1 P2556 Sq Ft$1,832

Cheapest Available Stem and Nearby Studio Apartments

As of June 02, 2025 the lowest priced Studio apartment unit in Stem, NC is the The Carolinas Model starting from $799 at Vivo Living Durham in the Downtown Durham neighborhood. The second most affordable Stem Studio is the Daisy Model at Atlas Durham starting at $1,275 in the Fayetteville Street Corridor neighborhood. The average price for all Studio apartments in Stem is currently $1,421. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available Studio options in Stem:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Vivo Living DurhamThe Carolinas$799
Atlas DurhamDaisy$1,275
GeerHouseS1F$1,299

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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

Frequently Asked Questions about Studio Stem Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Stem with Studio?

Currently the most affordable Studio in Stem is at Vivo Living Durham listed at $799.

How much is the average rent for a Studio Stem Apartment?

The average rent for a Studio Apartment in Stem is $1,421.

What is the largest available Studio Stem Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Stem is a 643 square feet unit starting from $1,489 at GeerHouse.

What is the average size for Stem Studio Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Studio rental in Stem is currently 425 sq ft.

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