
Top Rated Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Raleigh, NC (105 Rentals)
Apartments in Raleigh with the best features, newest construction, and richest amenities.
Rental terms in Raleigh as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.


Solis Hills

The Signal

The Villages at McCullers Walk

616 at the Village

Cortland Midtown East

Meridian at Sutton Square

Creekside at Crabtree

Jamison at Brier Creek

The Edison Lofts Apartments

Elan City Center
Raleigh's Best Affordable Neighborhoods
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The Greens at Centennial Campus

The Apartments at St. Mary's

The Greens at Tryon

The Tribute

Ashley Park Apartments

The Maggie

North Oaks Landing

Jones Grant Urban Flats

Skyhouse Raleigh

927 West Morgan

The Exchange at Brier Creek

Park and Market

Cortland Falls River

The Park at North Ridge

Wesley

Villages at Raleigh Beach

Brentmoor Apartments

Adara Alexander Place

511 Faye

Lassiter at North Hills

The Devon Four25

Junction Six Forks

Legacy at Wakefield Apartments

Midtown Green

Braxton at Brier Creek

The Edition on Oberlin

Sojourn Glenwood Place

The Franklin at Crossroads

Summermill at Falls River

Sailboat Bay

Thornhill Apartments

Wakefield Glen

Waterstone at Brier Creek Apartments

Bacarra
Raleigh, NC Local Guide
How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Raleigh?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
---|---|---|---|
Raleigh Studio Apartments | $1,412 | $872 | $4,228 |
Raleigh 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,613 | $450 | $6,020 |
Raleigh 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,992 | $540 | $6,711 |
Raleigh 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,335 | $635 | $7,993 |
Raleigh 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,435 | $450 | $3,000 |
Raleigh 5 Bedroom Apartments | $3,238 | $2,777 | $3,750 |
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Getting Around Raleigh, NC
Walk Score®
50 / 100
Somewhat Walkable
Some errands can be accomplished on foot
Bike Score®
47 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
Transit Score®
34 / 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 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 $1,953.
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 $825 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 687 sq ft.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

A Local Expert’s Guide To 10 Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods to Rent in Raleigh
Written by: Chris Munier
Raleigh offers not only an exciting urban environment, the centerpiece of a thriving metro area, but it’s also affordable. That is, assuming you know where to rent.

Battling the Butts: Your Guide to the Reality of Smoke-Free Renting
Written by: Andrea Lee Negroni, JD
While many apartment buildings are “no smoking” properties, it’s hard to know exactly how many. In 2017, the National Apartment Association reported more than half of rental properties had smoke free policies.

Understanding Amenity Fees: Know Where You Might Be Able to Save Money
Written by: Amber Kanuckel
With the rising costs of housing, a lot of renters are asking this question: Is it possible to opt out of various amenities that your rental property offers so that you can avoid paying the fees.

How Your Move-In Inspection Can Protect Your Security Deposit
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
If you’re anything like most people, housing costs represent a huge chunk of your monthly budget. On top of that, moving can be both a stressful and expensive affair.