
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Bend Neighborhood of Bend, OR from $400 (36 Rentals)
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Legacy Landing

Nine Peaks

Vintage at Bend

136 NW Florida Ave

Lakeside Place

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Terava

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Strata

138 NW Florida Ave
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1562 NW 1st St

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The Nest

Peak 42

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Seasons at Farmington Reserve

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The Hixon at Westside Yard

The Commons @ Pilot Butte Apartment Homes

Petra at Larkspur

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Outlook at Pilot Butte
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Sienna Pointe

The Reserve at Brookswood

1565 NW Wall St, Unit Bend

Mountain Glen Apartments

The Veridian

Bellevue Crossing

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Oasis at 2600

Bridge Water Apartments

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Jackstraw
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Steppe

Bradbury Pointe Apartments

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1835 NE Purcell Blvd, Unit 1

410 NW Newport Ave

179 NE Isaiah Dr, Unit 179-2

Stone Creek Apartments

Edgewater Apartments

Escena Apartments

354 NE Penn Ave
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Downtown Bend, Bend, OR Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Bend?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Bend Studio Apartments | $1,746 | $1,350 | $2,350 |
| Downtown Bend 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,973 | $415 | $3,721 |
| Downtown Bend 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,530 | $498 | $4,446 |
| Downtown Bend 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,312 | $575 | $3,195 |
| Downtown Bend 4 Bedroom Apartments | $4,224 | $917 | $7,516 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 36 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Bend Neighborhood of Bend, OR.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Bend Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Bend area of Bend, OR is a 1 Bed unit found at Legacy Landing priced from $465. Nine Peaks has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $915. Here are the most affordable Downtown Bend apartments for rent in Bend, OR:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy Landing | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $465 |
| Nine Peaks | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $915 |
| Vintage at Bend | 2B | Age 55+ | 2BR,1BA | $1,414 |
| Strata | S4 | Studio,1BA | $1,525 |
| Peak 42 | 1 Bed 1 Bath C | 1BR,1BA | $1,599 |
| The Nest | A4 | Studio,1BA | $1,599 |
| The Current | The Santiam | Studio,1BA | $1,599 |
| The Hixon at Westside Yard | Columbia | 1BR,1BA | $1,645 |
| The Commons @ Pilot Butte Apartment Homes | BASALT | 1BR,1BA | $1,650 |
| Outlook at Pilot Butte | Tanager | Studio,1BA | $1,664 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Bend, OR
As of July 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Bend area is the $1.93 price per square foot Deschutes w/Covered Parking + Storage Model at The Veridian in the in the River West neighborhood starting from $2,650. The second greatest value Downtown Bend apartment is the Summit - 1262 SF Three-Bedroom Two-Bathroom Model at The Reserve at Brookswood starting at $2,565 with a $2.03 price per square foot in the River West neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Bend apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Veridian | Deschutes w/Covered Parking + Storage | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.93 |
| The Reserve at Brookswood | Summit - 1262 SF Three-Bedroom Two-Bathroom | 3BR,2BA | $2.03 |
| Mountain Glen Apartments | 2x1.5TH | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.67 |
| 1835 NE Purcell Blvd, Unit 1 | 1835 NE Purcell Blvd | 3BR,1BA | $1.74 |
| Edgewater Apartments | 369 Reed Market 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.90 |
| Stone Creek Apartments | 2 Bed/2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.87 |
| Oasis at 2600 | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| Vintage at Bend | 2B | Age 55+ | 2BR,1BA | $1.77 |
| Legacy Landing | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $0.66 |
| Nine Peaks | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.38 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Bend Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Downtown Bend?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Downtown Bend is at Lakeside Place listed at $1,495.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Bend Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Downtown Bend Apartment is $465 at Legacy Landing.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Downtown Bend Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Downtown Bend is starting from $1,020 at Nine Peaks.
What is the most affordable Downtown Bend Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Downtown Bend Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Nine Peaks and starts from $1,150.
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