
Short Term Lease Apartments for Rent in Raleigh, NC Under $1,400 (191 Rentals)
Rental terms in Raleigh as short as a month! Perfect when you can't commit to a full year of renting.


Madison Wakefield

Villages at Raleigh Beach

Crabtree Lakeside

The Villages at McCullers Walk

Cortland Midtown East

Creekside at Crabtree

Brentmoor Apartments

The Village Apartments
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Magnolia House

Cortland Olde Raleigh

The Lofts at Strickland Glen

The Edison Lofts Apartments

Elan City Center

The Greens at Centennial Campus

Wynslow Park*

Anderson Hills

Autumn Ridge
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The Tribute

Jones Grant Urban Flats

Park and Market

Cortland Falls River

The Park at North Ridge

Raleigh Exchange

The Ninety Nine

The Arden Apartments

Meridian at Sutton Square

Windsor Falls

Rose Heights Apartments

The Apartments at St. Mary's

Legacy at Wakefield Apartments

Ashley Park Apartments

North Oaks Landing

927 West Morgan

VERT at Six Forks

The Exchange at Brier Creek

Falls Creek Apartments and Townhomes

The Greens at Tryon

Seasons at Umstead

Spring Forest

Adara Alexander Place

511 Faye

Regatta at Lake Lynn

Anson at North Hills

Braxton at Brier Creek
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 | $1,459 | $875 | $4,506 |
Raleigh 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,632 | $450 | $7,055 |
Raleigh 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,039 | $830 | $8,837 |
Raleigh 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,325 | $740 | $9,222 |
Raleigh 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,871 | $590 | $8,470 |
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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
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Raleigh, NC Area Reviews
Chris • 1+ years in Raleigh
February 27, 2025It's an ideal spot for college students, young families, and business professionals. If you can tolerate some traffic jams periodically, then Raleigh's a terrific area in North Carolina.
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 1430 Collegeview Ave, Unit University Glen listed at $590.
How much is the average rent for a Short-term Raleigh Apartment?
The average rent for a Short-term Apartment in Raleigh is $2,098.
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 $935 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 708 sq ft.
Expert Rental Resources
Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips
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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.

Know Your Rights - How Discrimination Laws Impact Landlords and Tenants
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Everyone needs a place to live and to call home. For decades, the federal government has established protections to ensure that individuals and families can find housing free from discriminatory barriers.

Renting Smart: Lease Basics Every Renter Needs
Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.
Often, in the excitement of finding a new place to live, there’s a rush to make it happen, and - too often - a new tenant signs a lease without reading it carefully.

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.