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Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Bend

Bend has 17 income-based rental properties with 1,201 total affordable units -- a meaningful but limited supply in a city where the median market rent runs $1,883 per month, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. If you qualify, these properties can offer significant savings in one of Oregon's faster-growing communities.

17
Properties
1,201
Total units
94/100
Avg HUD score

At a glance

🏠 Affordability
$1,883/mo

Affordability

Bend has a median monthly rent of $1,883 and a median household income of $96,394, with 38% of residents renting their homes, according to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024). The 5 HUD-assisted properties in the city, totaling 229 units, offer an important pathway to below-market housing in an otherwise high-cost rental market.

Census ACS 5-Year
🛡️ Safety
174 / 100k · 2024

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Bend Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 174 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Keep in mind that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

FBI Crime Data Explorer
🚶 Getting around
Walk Score 37 · Car-Dependent

Getting Around Bend

The area around Bend's assisted properties scores a 37 (Car-Dependent) for walkability, 27 (Some Transit) for public transit, and 67 for bikeability, according to Walk Score. These scores reflect the immediate surroundings of the assisted properties and may vary by location within the city.

  • Walk Score: 37 - Car-Dependent
  • Transit Score: 27 - Some Transit
  • Bike Score: 67
Walk Score
🎓 Schools
31 schools · 2 districts

Schools

Bend is served by 31 schools across 2 districts -- including 19 elementary, 6 middle, and 6 high schools -- according to NCES Common Core of Data. Ratings vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address.

NCES Common Core of Data
📊 Cost of living
$96,394 median income

Cost of Renting in Bend, OR

Bend has a median household income of $96,394 per year, according to the Census ACS 5-Year estimate. At the same time, the citywide median rent is $1,883 per month, reflecting a competitive and high-cost rental market.

Affordable and income-based housing can help bridge that gap. Lease Lantern tracks 5 HUD-assisted or income-restricted properties in Bend, covering 229 units across the city.

  • Citywide median rent: $1,883/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Median household income: $96,394/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Share of residents who rent: 38% (Census ACS 5-Year)
Census ACS 5-Year
🌊 Environment & risk

Flood and Environmental Exposure

All 5 HUD-assisted properties in Bend have been mapped for flood zone status. None fall within a high-risk flood zone, which is a low environmental exposure for renters in this area.

FEMA · EPA AirNow
HUD Inspection Scoresavg 94/100(5 of 17 scored)
90+ (5)No score (12)

17 properties on the map

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Your rights & resources

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A Closer Look at Affordable Housing in Bend

Bend is a fast-growing city in central Oregon where the median rent reaches $1,883 per month according to Census ACS 5-Year data, making income-restricted housing a critical resource for the 38 percent of households who rent here. With only 5 HUD-assisted properties and 229 total units across the city, availability is limited and competition can be steep.

All 5 properties with inspection scores on file earned an excellent rating, and none of the 5 mapped properties fall in a high-risk flood zone, according to HUD inspection data -- a reassuring baseline for renters evaluating their options.

Getting around Bend without a car takes planning. Walk Score rates the city as Car-Dependent (score: 37) with Some Transit (score: 27), though bikeability is notably stronger at a score of 67, according to Walk Score.

The violent crime rate reported by the Bend Police Department was 174 per 100,000 residents in 2024, according to the FBI Crime Data Explorer.

Bend is served by 2 school districts operating 31 public schools -- including 19 elementary, 6 middle, and 6 high schools -- according to NCES Common Core of Data.

Eligibility & how to apply

Oregon income limits (2026)Oregon public housing authoritiesSection 8 waitlists in Oregon

Helpful guides

How Section 8 Vouchers WorkWhat Is Income-Based Housing?How to Apply for Affordable HousingSection 8 vs. LIHTCUnderstanding HUD Inspection ScoresHow Affordable Housing Waitlists Work
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