Last updated on July 30, 2026

Average rent in
Bend, OR

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Bend rent stands today

    Bend, OR rent slipped 2.2% year over year, with a current median of $2,395/month. Renters today are paying $81 less per month on average than last year, with month-to-month rent essentially flat as of July 2026.

  • Bend runs 24.1% more expensive than the $1,930/month national median, placing it in the higher price tier among smaller metros with 244 total rentals available.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Bend rent for around $1,395/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,658/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,895/month, while 3-bedrooms reach $2,695/month and 4+ bedrooms $3,575/month. Houses rent for a median of $2,800/month, apartments for $1,800/month, reflecting the city's inventory split between these property types.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Summit West rents rose 53.9% year over year to $3,848/month across 11 rentals, a strong contrast to the citywide 2.2% decline. This neighborhood is a key driver of local rent growth despite broader market cooling.

Median rent

Median rent in Bend

$2,395/mo

decreased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Bend is $2,395 per month as of July 2026. This is 24% above the national average rent, or $465 more per month.

$1.82

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Bend

244

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Bend rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%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 remained the same 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 $2,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Bend run $1,650 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,875.

Listings

Studio

$1,395

3%

2%

1 bedroom

$1,657

5%

1%

2 bedroom

$1,895

No Change

3%

3 bedroom

$2,695

1%

2%

4 bedroom

$3,575

No Change

7%

Studio

Average rent

$1,395

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,657

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,895

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

3%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,695

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,575

Last 30 days

No Change

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$2,395
increased by24%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,505
decreased by22%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Bend, OR is 59% higher than the median rent in Albany, OR.

Discover rentals in Bend, OR

62799 Eagle Rd #BAY3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Mountain View house for rent in Bend

Shop Bay on East Side

62799 Eagle Rd #BAY3, Bend, OR 97701

Studio

0 baths

$600

House for rent

Available Sep 1

ct - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.2

Very good

ct

61550 Brosterhous Rd, Bend, OR 97702

2 beds

1 bath

$1,425

Apartment for rent

$500 Off RENT! Conveniently Located 2 Bedroom Townhome Style Apartment! - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

2 beds

1 bath

$1,549–$1,599

House for rent

360 Se Railroad St #6 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Larkspur apartment for rent in Bend

2 beds

1 bath

$1,550

Apartment for rent

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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 $2,395 per month as of July 25, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Bend?

Average rent prices in Bend have remained the same 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 24% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $465 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Bend?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Bend are Orchard District ($1,895/mo), River West ($1,995/mo), and Mountain View ($2,126/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?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Bend average around $1,700/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,920/month. Both bedroom types are running a little softer than last year, with one-bedrooms down 0.7% and two-bedrooms down 3.4% year over year.

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