
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Deschutes County, OR from $400 (11 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in Deschutes County.


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Deschutes County, OR Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Deschutes County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deschutes County Studio Apartments | $1,691 | $925 | $2,940 |
| Deschutes County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,967 | $1,188 | $4,013 |
| Deschutes County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,363 | $1,412 | $4,601 |
| Deschutes County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,276 | $1,627 | $3,200 |
| Deschutes County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,117 | $1,809 | $7,043 |
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Cheapest Available Deschutes County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Deschutes County, OR is a 1 Bed unit found at Vintage at Bend in the Orchard neighborhood priced from $1,188. The Bluffs has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,216. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Deschutes County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vintage at Bend | 1C | Age 55+ | 1BR,1BA | $1,188 |
| The Bluffs | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,216 |
| Nova Apartments | Smaller Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,250 |
| Cedarwest | One Bedroom One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,297 |
| McKenzie Meadows Apartments | 1 Bedroom Affordable Housing Units | 1BR,1BA | $1,300 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Deschutes County, OR
As of April 21, 2026 the best value apartment in the Deschutes County area is the $1.91 price per square foot Tumalo w/Covered Parking + Storage Model at The Veridian in the in the River West neighborhood starting from $2,783. The second greatest value Deschutes County apartment is the 2 Bed 2 Bath A Model at 27 Elm starting at $1,899 with a $1.57 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Deschutes County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Veridian | Tumalo w/Covered Parking + Storage | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.91 |
| 27 Elm | 2 Bed 2 Bath A | 2BR,2BA | $1.57 |
| Redmond Landing | The Deschutes | 4BR,2BA | $1.54 |
| Ridgeview Heights | Frontier | 2BR,2BA | $1.62 |
| ST. JAMES SQUARE | 3/1 D Deluxe + Kitchen | 3BR,1BA | $1.74 |
| Edgewater Apartments | 385 Reed Market 2 Bed 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.94 |
| Stone Creek Apartments | 2 Bed/2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1.87 |
| Preble Way Apartments | Preble Apartments | 2BR,2BA | $1.76 |
| Oasis at 2600 | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1.93 |
| Vintage at Bend | 1C | Age 55+ | 1BR,1BA | $1.98 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Deschutes County Apartments
What is a cheap apartment in Deschutes County?
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Deschutes County is under $1,495.
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Deschutes County?
The cheapest apartment in Deschutes County is Vintage at Bend which is listed at $1,188, while the average apartment in Deschutes County costs $2,247.
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Deschutes County?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 10 regular apartments in Deschutes County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Deschutes County?
Cheap apartments in Deschutes County have an average cost of $754 which is $1,493 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Deschutes County.
Expert Rental Resources
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