Can A Nursing Assistant Afford Rent in Bend, OR?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 67% of gross income.
Bend rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Oregon state estimate).
About rent and a nursing assistant salary
Nursing assistant (CNA) pay falls below the rent threshold for a one-bedroom in nearly every US metro, which is the central tension behind the widely studied direct-care workforce affordability gap. At the national-average CNA salary, the 30% rule supports about $990 a month in rent — below median rent in most cities. The per-city pages quantify how far below.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Oregon cities have lower median rent than Bend, which improves the affordability math on a nursing assistant salary:
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View full rent data for Bend, OR →Frequently asked questions
Can a nursing assistant afford rent in Bend, OR?
Median rent in Bend is $2,300 a month. A typical nursing assistant in Oregon earns about $41,194 a year, which makes that rent 67% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is no — rent exceeds the 30% threshold.
How much rent can a nursing assistant afford in Bend?
Using the 30% rule, a nursing assistant salary in Oregon (~$41,194/yr) supports up to $1,030 a month in rent. Bend's current median rent is $2,300/mo, which is $1,270/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a nursing assistant work to cover rent in Bend?
At an hourly equivalent of about $20 an hour, a nursing assistant in Oregon works roughly 116.1 hours a month to cover Bend's median rent of $2,300.
Where is rent cheaper than Bend for a nursing assistant?
Nearby Oregon cities with lower median rent include West Linn ($2,296/mo), Sandy ($2,295/mo), West Linn ($2,288/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a nursing assistant salary.