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Bend, OR

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Outdoor paradise at the foot of the Cascade Mountains

Mountains Outdoors Dog-Friendly

Portland has received a lot of attention in recent years as the Pacific Northwest’s hub of all things ultra-hip, but there’s another Oregon community that shares Portland’s eclectic flavor without all the big city hustle and bustle. Although Bend, Oregon has been growing steadily for years, the city is surrounded by astonishing geographical variety, including deserts, mountains, and forests, making it a dream location for lovers of the outdoors. Mountain biking, golf, fishing, hiking, camping, rock climbing, whitewater rafting, and skiing are all very popular in Bend, and outdoor recreation is a major part of the local economy.

Home to an OSU campus, Central Oregon Community College, and Cascade Culinary Institute, Bend is an excellent place to get an education while enjoying the great outdoors. The city boasts an impressive selection of high-quality restaurants as well as some of the best breweries in Oregon. Bend also has a reputation for being extremely dog-friendly, with several off-leash areas around the city and dozens of restaurants that will happily accommodate your four-legged friend.

Explore the City

Walking path at Riverbend Park

Kayaking on Hosmer Lake

Mirror Pond in winter

Rent Trends

As of December 2024, the average apartment rent in Bend, OR is $1,630 for a studio, $1,650 for one bedroom, $1,857 for two bedrooms, and $2,189 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Bend has decreased by -0.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,650/month
683 Sq Ft
House
$2,826/month
1,589 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,347/month
914 Sq Ft
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Transportation

56

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

24

Some Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

66

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Pine Ridge Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

525 Students

10
out of 10

William E Miller Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

509 Students

9
out of 10

High Lakes Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

449 Students

9
out of 10

Highland School At Kenwood Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

388 Students

9
out of 10

Ponderosa Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

471 Students

8
out of 10

Cascade Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

614 Students

9
out of 10

Pacific Crest Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

609 Students

9
out of 10

Sky View Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

586 Students

7
out of 10

Pilot Butte Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

686 Students

6
out of 10

High Desert Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

677 Students

6
out of 10

Summit High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,444 Students

8
out of 10

Bend Senior High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,330 Students

7
out of 10

Mountain View Senior High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,221 Students

6
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Central Oregon Environmental Center
  • Pilot Butte State Scenic Viewpoint
  • Deschutes National Forest
  • Pine Nursery Park Site
  • Tumalo State Park

Airports

  • Roberts Field

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