
Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Durham, NC Under $2,000 (93 Rentals)
Rental terms in Durham as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.


Erwin Terrace Apartments

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SOUTHPOINT VILLAGE

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Cortland Bull City

Lodge at Croasdaile Farm

Woodstone at Croasdaile Farm

J501 Estates

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Cortland at RTP

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Artisan at Brightleaf

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Aventura RTP
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South Square Townhomes

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Whetstone

Vetra Forest Hills - Lexington Street

Lodge at Southpoint

Retreat at RTP

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Garrett West

Legacy at Meridian Apartments

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Alden Place at South Square

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Cortland Research Park

The Bailey Apartments
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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%!

Stonewood Apartments

Duke Pointe - 2006 House Ave
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BLU Station Apartments

The Mews Apartments and Townhomes

SoHo Apartment Homes

Crystal Village

Community Room Rental – Durham

University Ridge Apartments

Regency Place Apartments

Icon Downtown Durham

Nova Chapel Hill

The Forest
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Furnished Studio-Durham - University

Furnished Studio-Durham - RTP - Miami Blvd. - South

Furnished Studio-Durham - RTP - Miami Blvd. - North

University Hill

413 Canal St

Juniper Square Apartments

The Avenues at RTP

The Oaks at Northgate

Rolling Hills Apartments

University Commons - Durham
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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 | $1,452 | $799 | $4,966 |
| Durham 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,596 | $625 | $5,379 |
| Durham 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,922 | $900 | $7,661 |
| Durham 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,320 | $1,189 | $9,413 |
| Durham 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,302 | $1,350 | $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 $1,948.
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 $1,462 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 710 sq ft.
Expert Rental Resources
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