Last updated on September 14, 2026

Average rent in
Bend, OR

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Bend rent stands today

    Bend, OR rent rose 2.1% year over year to a current median of $2,400/month. Renters pay $86 more per month than last year despite a recent 1.8% month-over-month decline from the peak in August 2026.

  • Bend runs roughly 1.3× the $1,900/month national median, positioning it as a pricier metro with 258 total rentals available. The market is dominated by houses, which make up 61.1% of rentals.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios rent for $1,350/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,695/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,895/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $2,750 and 4+ bedrooms at $3,250/month.

  • Price ranges

    Houses command a median rent of $2,795/month compared to $1,822/month for apartments. Houses represent 61.1% of total rentals, showing the property-type spread in Bend.

Median rent

Median rent in Bend

$2,400/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Bend is $2,400 per month as of September 2026. This is 26% above the national average rent, or $500 more per month.

$1.74

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Bend

258

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Bend rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%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 2% over the last month and have increased 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 $1,822, whereas a house costs $2,795. 1-bedroom apartments in Bend run $1,650 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,850.

Listings

Studio

$1,350

2%

7%

1 bedroom

$1,695

3%

2%

2 bedroom

$1,895

2%

No Change

3 bedroom

$2,750

2%

2%

4 bedroom

$3,250

6%

8%

Studio

Average rent

$1,350

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

7%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,695

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,895

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

No Change

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,750

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,250

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

8%

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$2,400
increased by26%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,545
decreased by19%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Bend, OR is 55% higher than the median rent in Albany, OR.

Discover rentals in Bend, OR

62799 Eagle Rd #BAY3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Bend

Shop Bay on East Side

62799 Eagle Rd #BAY3, Bend, OR 97701

Studio

0 baths

$600

19809 Decoy Ct - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Southwest Bend house for rent in Bend

3 beds

2 baths

$2,750

$1,350

Price drop

ct - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.2

Very good

ct

61550 Brosterhous Rd, Bend, OR 97702

2 beds

1 bath

$1,425

Pine Mill Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

Pine Mill Apartments

111 Se Cleveland Ave, Bend, OR 97702

2 beds

1 bath

$1,425

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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 $2,400 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Bend?

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

How does Bend rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Bend is 26% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $500 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Bend?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Bend are Mountain View ($1,950/mo), Orchard District ($1,950/mo), and Larkspur ($2,125/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Bend?

To comfortably afford rent in Bend, you'd need to earn approximately $96,000/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