Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Raleigh, NC Under $1,500 (130 Rentals)

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

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Alexan Moto
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$1,429 - $2,544
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Alexan Moto

222 N West StRaleigh, NC 27603
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The Gramercy
$1,415 - $2,610
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The Gramercy

650 W North StRaleigh, NC 27603
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Lassiter at North Hills
$1,389 - $5,073
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Lassiter at North Hills

4209 Lassiter Mill RdRaleigh, NC 27609
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Cortland Olde Raleigh
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$1,385 - $7,718
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Cortland Olde Raleigh

4000-4113 Grand Manor CtRaleigh, NC 27612
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Junction Six Forks
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$1,366 - $2,268
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Junction Six Forks

110 Talisman WayRaleigh, NC 27615
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Leigh House
$1,363 - $1,944
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Leigh House

2421 Landmark DrRaleigh, NC 27607
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Cortland Falls River
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$1,345 - $6,364
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Cortland Falls River

1302 Rio Valley DrRaleigh, NC 27614
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Jones Grant Urban Flats
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$1,343 - $2,301
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Jones Grant Urban Flats

1040 Wake Towne DrRaleigh, NC 27609
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Braxton at Brier Creek
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$1,279 - $2,118
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Braxton at Brier Creek

11010 Eastlake Club DrRaleigh, NC 27617
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Lofts at North Hills
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$1,256 - $3,026
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Lofts at North Hills

214 Lofts LnRaleigh, NC 27609
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South Ridge
$1,255 - $1,505
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South Ridge

1622 Proctor RdRaleigh, NC 27610
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Wakefield Glen
$1,194 - $2,209
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Wakefield Glen

2400 Garden Hill DrRaleigh, NC 27614
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The Riley
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$1,131 - $1,696
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The Riley

4800 Waterford Point DrRaleigh, NC 27612
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Brentwood West
$1,108 - $1,343
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Brentwood West

3800-3839 Brentwood RdRaleigh, NC 27604
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Frequently Asked Questions about Short-term Raleigh Apartments

What is the Cheapest Short-term apartment in Raleigh?

Currently the most affordable Short-term Apartment in Raleigh is at The Villages of Lake Boone Trail listed at $790.

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

The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Raleigh is $1,954.

What is the largest Short-term Raleigh Apartment for rent?

Today's Short-term apartment with the most square footage in Raleigh is a 3,474 square feet unit starting from $980 at Arbor Creek.

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

The average size for a Short-term rental in Raleigh is currently at 707 sq ft.

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