
Top Rated Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Durham, NC (79 Rentals)
Top Rated Apartments in Durham.
Short Term Rental Options.


Kelby Farms

Rigsbee Collection

Cortland Bull City

Foster on the Park Apartments
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Heights Lasalle

Nova Chapel Hill

Woodstone at Croasdaile Farm

Trinity Commons at Erwin

Haven at Patterson Place

Brightleaf on Main

Artisan at Brightleaf

Aura 509
Durham's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
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Atlas Durham

Forest Pointe

Republic Flats

54 Station

Lodge at Southpoint

Chandler at University Tower

SOUTHPOINT VILLAGE

Creekstone at RTP Apartments

Alden Place at South Square

Legacy at Meridian Apartments

Berkshire Ninth Street

Vivo Living Durham
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BullHouse

Berkshire Main Street
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1701 North Apartments

The Reserve at Meadowmont Apartments and Townhomes

Ashley Park Apartments

Acclaim at Cary Pointe

Carraway Village

Ashby at Twin Lakes

Alta Davis

Solano at Chapel Hill

Residences at Shiloh Crossing

The Morgan at Chapel Hill
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Pointe at Lake CrabTree

Notting Hill

Century Park Place
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 | $1,540 | $849 | $4,432 |
Durham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,745 | $450 | $7,154 |
Durham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,178 | $995 | $10,000+ |
Durham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,523 | $1,240 | $9,709 |
Durham 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,094 | $859 | $4,550 |
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Getting Around Durham, NC
Walk Score®
45 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
44 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
30 / 100
Some Transit
A few nearby public transportation options
What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?
- Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
- Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
- Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.
Frequently Asked Questions about Short-term Durham Apartments
What is the Cheapest Short-term apartment in Durham?
Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in Durham is at University Commons - Durham listed at $560.
How much is the average rent for a Short-term Durham Apartment?
The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Durham is $2,178.
What is the largest Short-term Durham Apartment for rent?
Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Durham is a 2,864 square feet unit starting from $1,336 at Carraway Village.
What is the average size for Durham Short-term Apartments for rent?
The average size for a Short-term rental in Durham is currently at 690 sq ft.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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Your Guide to the Top 10 Affordable Neighborhoods to Rent in Durham, NC
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