Live in the “City of Medicine.” Move-in ready homes near Duke University, Research Triangle Park, and Downtown Durham.
Durham
Durham is the “City of Medicine” and the northern anchor of the Triangle. It is home to Duke University, a world-class hospital system, and the startups of the American Tobacco Campus.
For temporary residents, Durham offers a unique challenge: The housing stock is older, and neighborhoods vary significantly block-by-block. Carolina Furnished Rentals (CFR) solves this by curating homes in verified safe, quiet pockets of North and West Durham. We provide the stability medical professionals need after a 12-hour shift.
Durham attracts a specific crowd: Innovators, Healers, and Creatives.
Yes. We specialize in housing for Travel Nurses, Visiting Physicians, and Medical Residents.
Yes. We understand “Shift Work.”
Featured Inventory
Vibe: A private, architectural escape.
Best For: Medical professionals who need to decompress.
This distinct A-Frame home offers something a hotel cannot: character and peace. Located off Guess Road, it provides rapid access to Duke Regional Hospital (5 mins) and Duke University Hospital (~12 mins) while sitting on a quiet, tree-lined lot.
Key Features: High ceilings, unique architecture, and a private yard for pets—far superior to a cramped apartment.
Who We Serve
Is Durham a good place to live if I work in RTP?
Yes. South Durham is the “Front Door” to Research Triangle Park.
Living in Durham often means a shorter commute to IBM, Cisco, or GlaxoSmithKline than living in Raleigh. You can access RTP via NC-147 or I-40 in under 15 minutes.
After work, you are minutes from the breweries and restaurants of Downtown Durham, which has a celebrated food scene (voted “Tastiest Town in the South”).
It depends on the neighborhood. Durham is an urban environment where conditions can change street by street.
The CFR Promise: We only acquire properties in safe, established neighborhoods (like Watts-Hillandale, Northgate Park, and South Durham). We pre-screen the location so you don't have to guess based on a map.
Security: Our homes are equipped with smart locks and exterior lighting for your peace of mind.
Highly Recommended.
While Downtown Durham is walkable and Duke offers buses, most grocery stores and residential neighborhoods are car-dependent. Having a vehicle gives you the freedom to explore the Eno River State Park or drive to Chapel Hill on weekends.
Your Next Home Awaits
Whether you are here for a 13-week contract at Duke or a permanent relocation, start your journey in a real home.
Enter your email address and we will send you a link to change your password.
Not seeing the dates you need? Fill out this form, and we will be in touch shortly. We always have new properties coming up with listing access to other properties.