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Honest reporting on the Bend, Redmond and Culver rental and housing markets, plus what the numbers actually mean if you own a rental, rent a home, or are wondering whether to sell from a team that has managed Central Oregon properties for two decades.
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What Your Bend Rental Should Actually Rent For in 2026 (By Bedroom and Neighborhood)
Bend rent data sources disagree by hundreds of dollars. Here are the real 2026 ranges by bedroom count, property type, and neighborhood — and how to price your rental against them.
By Lindsay Cloud
Read the reportThe Real Cost of a Vacant Rental in Central Oregon (It's More Than You Think)
One turnover on a typical Bend rental runs $8,000 to $10,000 — here is the line-by-line math on lost rent, carrying costs, and turnover work in a 60-to-90-day vacancy market.
Oregon's 2026 Rent Increase Rules, Explained Without the Legalese
Oregon caps 2026 rent increases at 9.5% — plus the first-year freeze, the once-per-12-months rule, the 90-day notice, and the 15-year exemption most owners miss.
Central Oregon market insight
Bend and Redmond home prices, inventory, and rents in mid-2026 — the straight take from 20 years of managing rentals in Central Oregon, plus what it means if you own or rent here.
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