Studio Apartment Rent in Bend, OR
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Bend, Oregon as of August 2026. That's +41% lower than the citywide median of $2,302 and +6% above the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Bend
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Bend
Compare Bend's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Oregon
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | La Grande | $750 |
| 2 | Klamath Falls | $770 |
| 3 | Pendleton | $770 |
| 4 | Coos Bay | $810 |
| 5 | Hermiston | $820 |
| 6 | Prineville | $860 |
| 7 | Sutherlin | $860 |
| 8 | Roseburg | $870 |
| 9 | Sweet Home | $930 |
| 10 | Grants Pass | $950 |
| 11 | Medford | $980 |
| 12 | Newport | $990 |
| 13 | Stayton | $990 |
| 14 | Astoria | $1,010 |
| 15 | Lebanon | $1,010 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Oregon
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sherwood | $2,050 |
| 2 | Lake Oswego | $2,000 |
| 3 | West Linn | $1,940 |
| 4 | Hillsboro | $1,765 |
| 5 | Wilsonville | $1,750 |
| 6 | Beaverton | $1,712 |
| 7 | Clackamas | $1,710 |
| 8 | Tualatin | $1,700 |
| 9 | West Slope | $1,680 |
| 10 | Gladstone | $1,680 |
| 11 | Portland | $1,663 |
| 12 | Oregon City | $1,640 |
| 13 | Happy Valley | $1,610 |
| 14 | Tigard | $1,605 |
| 15 | Gresham | $1,570 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Bend.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Bend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redmond, OR | 16.9 mi | $1,130 | $-237 (-17%) |
| Prineville, OR | 44.9 mi | $860 | $-507 (-37%) |
| Sisters, OR | 56.4 mi | $1,220 | $-147 (-11%) |
| The Dalles, OR | 103.5 mi | $1,270 | $-97 (-7%) |
| Sweet Home, OR | 106 mi | $930 | $-437 (-32%) |
| Hood River, OR | 111.9 mi | $1,320 | $-47 (-3%) |
| Sandy, OR | 113.2 mi | $1,540 | +$173 (+13%) |
| Lebanon, OR | 115.3 mi | $1,010 | $-357 (-26%) |
| Stayton, OR | 115.7 mi | $990 | $-377 (-28%) |
| Springfield, OR | 117.5 mi | $1,025 | $-342 (-25%) |
| Molalla, OR | 117.5 mi | $1,490 | +$123 (+9%) |
| Silverton, OR | 120.5 mi | $1,230 | $-137 (-10%) |
Studio rent in Bend — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Bend?
As of August 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Bend, Oregon is $1,367 per month. This is +41% below the citywide median of $2,302.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Bend?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $54,680 ($4,557/month gross), which works out to roughly $26.29/hour at a full-time job.
Is Bend expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Bend's studio median of $1,367 is +6% above the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 55th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Bend rank for studio rent in Oregon?
Among the 61 cities in Oregon with studio data, Bend ranks #35 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Bend?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Redmond ($1,130), Prineville ($860), Sisters ($1,220).