
Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Durham, NC Under $1,200 (37 Rentals)
Rental terms in Durham as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.


Triangle Park Apartments

Featherstone Village

Chapel Tower - Students save up to 10%!

Southpoint Glen

Emerald Place

Forest Pointe

ReNew Durham

Duke Manor- Students save up to 10%!
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Stonewood Apartments

The Mews Apartments and Townhomes

BLU Station Apartments

Duke Pointe - 2006 House Ave

SoHo Apartment Homes

Crystal Village

University Ridge Apartments

Regency Place Apartments

Nova Chapel Hill
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The Forest

Community Room Rental – Durham

Juniper Square Apartments

The Avenues at RTP

Rolling Hills Apartments

The Oaks at Northgate

University Commons - Durham

Bexley at Triangle Park

Bexley at Carpenter Village
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Bexley Park

Sagebrook of Chapel Hill

Huntington Apartments

Kingswood - Students save up to 10%!

The Ashton

Preston View

Total Monthly Price
Indigo Apartments

The Villages of Chapel Hill

Ashley Park Apartments
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Short Term Furnished Luxury Studio
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 | $1,443 | $799 | $3,601 |
| Durham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,601 | $650 | $4,831 |
| Durham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,918 | $900 | $7,661 |
| Durham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,321 | $1,095 | $9,323 |
| Durham 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,263 | $1,295 | $5,180 |
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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 $1,916.
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 $1,347 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 698 sq ft.
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