Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Durham Neighborhood of Durham, NC (35 Rentals)

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Rental terms in the Downtown Durham area of Durham as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.

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Griffin Durham
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$1,760 - $3,250
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$1,670 - $3,160
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Griffin Durham

509 N Mangum StDurham, NC 27701
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Cortland Bull City
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$1,370 - $6,227
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$1,299 - $6,156
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$71

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$1,370 - $6,227
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Cortland Bull City

600 Willard StDurham, NC 27701
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Whetstone
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$1,308 - $2,184
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$1,183 - $2,059
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Whetstone

501 Willard StDurham, NC 27701
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ReNew Durham
Rent Specials
$989 - $2,629Short Term Available
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3 Months, 15 Months
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ReNew Durham

3554 Weymouth StDurham, NC 27707
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Garrett West
$1,333 - $2,114
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$1,287 - $2,068
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1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Garrett West

4130 Garrett RdDurham, NC 27707
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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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University Commons - Durham
Short Term Available
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1 Month, 5 Months, 10 Months, 12 Months
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University Commons - Durham

1505 Duke University RdDurham, NC 27701
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University Ridge Apartments
Short Term Available
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6 Months, 12 Months
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University Ridge Apartments

3611 University DrDurham, NC 27707

Durham's Best Affordable Neighborhoods

Learn about Durham and the best places to live with original content written by Local Expert Billy K

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Juniper Square Apartments
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6 Months, 9 Months, 12 Months
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Juniper Square Apartments

1325-1331 Juniper StDurham, NC 27701
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Welcome to Canal St!
Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
12 Months
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Welcome to Canal St!

413 Canal StDurham, NC 27701
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Hayti Lane
Short Term Available
Lease terms options include:
3 Months, 12 Months
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Hayti Lane

1 Hayti LnDurham, NC 27701

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Downtown Durham, Durham, NC

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Among cities in North Carolina for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Does your family raise furry friends? this residential area ranks highly for raising pets (dogs and cats), with a score of 4.0 out of 4.

Frequently Asked Questions about Short-term Downtown Durham Apartments

What is the Cheapest Short-term apartment in Downtown Durham?

Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in Downtown Durham is at University Commons - Durham listed at $560.

How much is the average rent for a Short-term Downtown Durham Apartment?

The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Downtown Durham is $1,650.

What is the largest Short-term Downtown Durham Apartment for rent?

Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Downtown Durham is a 2,200 square feet unit starting from $950 at Vetra Forest Hills - Lexington Street.

What is the average size for Downtown Durham Short-term Apartments for rent?

The average size for a Short-term rental in Downtown Durham is currently at 621 sq ft.

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