Rent in Stem, NC
A 2-bedroom in Stem, NC (ZIP 27581) typically rents for about $1,114 a month, with a range of $1,114–$1,213. Owner-occupied homes in Granville County pay about 0.67% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,036 | $1,036 | 1 |
| 1 bed | $1,114 | $1,114 | 1 |
| 2 beds | $1,114 | $1,114–$1,213 | 1 |
| 3 beds | $1,076 | $1,076–$1,465 | 1 |
| 4 beds | $1,835 | $1,835 | 1 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Stem ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Stem, NC?
- About $1,114 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,114–$1,213. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Stem, NC?
- About $1,114 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,114. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Stem, NC?
- About $1,076 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,076–$1,465. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Stem, NC?
- About $1,036 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,036. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Stem, NC?
- About $1,835 a month: the median of the typical rents in 1 ZIP code, which range from $1,835. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the property tax rate in Stem, NC?
- Owner-occupied homes in Granville County pay a typical 0.67% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.24% in the week of Oct 29, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Stem rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).