
Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Durham, NC Under $1,500 (152 Rentals)
Rental terms in Durham as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.


SOUTHPOINT VILLAGE

Cortland Bull City

Rigsbee Collection

Lantower Bullhouse

Creekstone at RTP Apartments
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Woodstone at Croasdaile Farm

Chandler at University Tower

Encore at the Park

Furnished Studio-Durham - University

Candour House

Willow Bend Apartments

J 501 Estates

West Village

Lodge at Southpoint

South Square Townhomes

The Village at Auburn Apartments
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Chapel Tower- Students save up to 10%!

Atlas Durham

Woodland Creek Apartments

Alden Place at South Square

Cortland Research Park

Artisan at Brightleaf

The Bailey Apartments
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54 Station

Haven at Patterson Place

Rolling Hills Apartments

Cortland at RTP

Brightleaf on Main

Reserve at Stillwater

Lodge at Croasdaile Farm

The Oaks at Northgate

Springfield Apartments

Audubon Lake
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Forest Pointe

The Mews Apartments and Townhomes

Rippling Stream Townhomes

Featherstone Village

Aventura RTP

Emory Woods

Southpoint Glen

Triangle Park Apartments

Legacy at Meridian Apartments
Durham's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
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Lenox at Patterson 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 | $1,467 | $799 | $4,532 |
Durham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,735 | $450 | $6,193 |
Durham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,141 | $1,045 | $7,121 |
Durham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,474 | $1,290 | $10,000+ |
Durham 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,309 | $1,425 | $7,587 |
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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 $2,099.
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 $1,341 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 675 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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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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Cash or credit? Understanding the Importance of Credit Score in Real Estate and Renting
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