The Current
954 SW Emkay Dr,
Bend, OR 97702
$1,549 - $4,112 | Studio - 2 Beds
Southern Crossing
Bend, OR
Southern Crossing - Bend, OR
Area Guide
A scenic suburb just south of Downtown Bend
Scenic
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Suburban
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Riverside
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Lush
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Active
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Peaceful
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Located just south of Downtown Bend, Southern Crossing is surrounded by the beauty of the natural world. Situated on the bend of the Deschutes River with the magnificent Mount Bachelor serving as a stunning backdrop, this community offers rental houses and apartments with easy access to outdoor activities such as kayaking, canoeing, hiking, mountain biking, and skiing. Residents also enjoy year-round entertainment at the Les Schwab Amphitheater, which hosts regular performances by national acts.
The Old Mill District sits at the center of the neighborhood, providing riverside shopping with an array of national retailers. The mall also boasts numerous restaurants and a cinema complex with multiple theaters. A gentle riverside walk provides a pleasant alternative to shopping or the opportunity to walk off a tasty meal after spending some time at the mall.
Rent Trends
As of July 2025, the average apartment rent in Southern Crossing is $1,716 for a studio, $1,824 for one bedroom, $2,074 for two bedrooms, and $2,177 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Southern Crossing has increased by 1.4% in the past year.
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Studio
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479 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,716/month
Average Rent
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1 BR
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645 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$1,824/month
Average Rent
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2 BR
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1,049 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,074/month
Average Rent
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3 BR
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1,246 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
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$2,177/month
Average Rent
Transportation
70
Very Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
If you enjoy walking, you’ll enjoy renting in this area! It’s a very walkable neighborhood.
26
Some Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
74
Very Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
This area is very bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Deschutes National Forest
- Central Oregon Environmental Center
- Pilot Butte State Scenic Viewpoint
- Pine Nursery Park Site
- High Desert Museum
Airports
- Roberts Field
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2025.