
Cheap Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Durham, NC from $400 (76 Rentals)
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Emerald Place

The Mews Apartments and Townhomes

Vetra Forest Hills - Lexington Street

Triangle Park Apartments

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Duke Manor- Students save up to 10%!

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The Forest

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Featherstone Village

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Regency Place Apartments

Lodge at Southpoint
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Legacy at Meridian Apartments

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Nova Chapel Hill

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Forest Pointe

Rolling Hills Apartments

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The Bailey Apartments

ReNew Durham

Southpoint Glen

Cortland Research Park

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Chapel Tower - Students save up to 10%!

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Garrett West
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Aventura RTP

South Square Townhomes

J 501 Estates

Retreat at RTP

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Whetstone

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Artisan at Brightleaf

Lodge at Croasdaile Farm

Woodstone at Croasdaile Farm

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SOUTHPOINT VILLAGE

Rigsbee Collection
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University Commons - Durham

University Ridge Apartments

The Avenues at RTP

Juniper Square Apartments

Welcome to Canal St!

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Amberton at Stonewater

The Villages of Chapel Hill

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Shadowood

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Indigo Apartments

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The Waterford
The Freedom of Short-Term Rentals: Exploring the Advantages for Renters
From flexibility to potential costs, explore the key benefits and drawbacks of short-term rental housing from a renter's perspective.

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The Ashton

Sagebrook of Chapel Hill

Bexley Park

Bexley at Triangle Park

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Sunstone Apartments

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Preston View

Seasons at Umstead Apartment Homes

Huntington Apartments

Bexley Panther Creek

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WaterWalk Raleigh RTP
Durham's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
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Durham, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Durham?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durham Studio Apartments | $1,435 | $755 | $3,505 |
| Durham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,572 | $795 | $3,918 |
| Durham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,929 | $565 | $6,529 |
| Durham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,357 | $999 | $8,564 |
| Durham 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,337 | $1,095 | $7,747 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Durham Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Durham?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Durham is under $899.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Durham?
The cheapest apartment in Durham is Crossdale Flats which is listed at $864, while the average apartment in Durham costs $2,613.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Durham?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 13,927 regular apartments in Durham that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Durham?
Cheap apartments in Durham have an average cost of $908 which is $1,705 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Durham.
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Your Guide to the Top 10 Affordable Neighborhoods to Rent in Durham, NC
Written by: Billy K
I'm Billy, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Durham, North Carolina. And if you’re considering settling down in Durham, you’re in luck.

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Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
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Written by: Lauren Harrington
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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment
Written by: Bob Mallory
Packing up everything you own to move is so stressful for many that ending your apartment lease can feel like a small or unimportant task. Ending your lease involves more than simply turning over your keys on the last day.