Last updated on October 29, 2026

Average rent in
Bend, OR

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Bend, OR rent slipped 2.3% year over year, with a current median of $2,295/month. Renters today are paying $55 less per month on average than last year.

  • Bend runs 20.8% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median. This places Bend above the national median in rental cost.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studio rents in Bend sit at $1,300/month, 1-bedrooms at $1,708/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,950/month, 3-bedrooms at $2,595/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $3,200/month. The bedroom tiers show a wide range of rental prices across the city.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Aubrey Butte rents fell 32.3% year over year to $2,350/month across 28 rentals. Southwest Bend also declined by 19.3% to $2,095/month, reflecting localized softness amid Bend's broader market trends.

Median rent

Median rent in Bend

$2,295/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Bend is $2,295 per month as of October 2026. This is 21% above the national average rent, or $395 more per month.

$1.70

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Bend

291

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Bend rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Bend, OR

Average rent prices in Bend have decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Bend, OR

Rent prices in Bend vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Bend is $1,800, whereas a house costs $2,650. 1-bedroom apartments in Bend run $1,695 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,842.

Listings

Studio

$1,300

26%

10%

1 bedroom

$1,707

2%

3%

2 bedroom

$1,950

5%

2%

3 bedroom

$2,595

4%

No Change

4 bedroom

$3,200

3%

7%

Studio

Average rent

$1,300

Last 30 days

26%

Last year

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,707

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,950

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,595

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,200

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

7%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Bend, OR, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Bend, OR compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Bend and Albany by all bedroom counts and property types.

Bend

Median rent price$2,295
increased by21%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,627
decreased by14%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Bend, OR is 41% higher than the median rent in Albany, OR.

Discover rentals in Bend, OR

Atwood Dr - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

5d+ ago

Southwest Bend apartment for rent in Bend

3 beds

1.5 baths

$762

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Atwood Dr - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

5d+ ago

Southwest Bend apartment for rent in Bend

3 beds

1.5 baths

$762

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Atwood Dr - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted

5d+ ago

Southwest Bend apartment for rent in Bend

3 beds

1.5 baths

$762

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
ct - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.2

Very good

ct

61550 Brosterhous Rd, Bend, OR 97702

2 beds

1 bath

$1,350

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for Bend, OR

Quick answers to common questions about the Bend rental market.

How much is rent in Bend?

The average rent in Bend is $2,295 per month as of October 24, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Bend?

Average rent prices in Bend have decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 2% since last year.

How does Bend rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Bend is 21% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $395 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Bend?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Bend are Larkspur ($1,972/mo), Mountain View ($1,986/mo), and Southwest Bend ($2,095/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Bend?

To comfortably afford rent in Bend, you'd need to earn approximately $92,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Bend?

April offers the best rental deals in Bend, with prices running about 13% lower than the peak month of August. November also presents good opportunities with the least competitive rental market and lower overall demand.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

Apartments for rent in Bend