I understand that breaking a lease is bad, but is it still bad if you PAY what you owe, for breaking said lease? [I Need Advice]

Moving soon.
Cannot bear the thought of a 12+ month lease.
a 6 month lease is too expensive.

IF I needed to break the lease to get the hell out, would it still appear on my credit [b]even if I pay what I owe the apartment?[/b]