Frequently Asked Questions

With individual leases, you can have guaranteed peace of mind! Unlike apartments with joint leases, The Bend only holds you financially responsible for your space.  In the event that your roommate transfers or moves away, you will not have to pay their portion of rent.

Our friendly and responsive 24-hour maintenance team will always respond to your issues promptly and professionally, so when things unexpectedly malfunction in the middle of the night, you can rest assured that everything will be quickly taken care of.

Our spacious apartments include studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom floor plan options, with furnished units also available.

With an array of community-wide events, University of Notre Dame students can develop lifelong memories and meaningful friendships. Our office staff is dedicated to planning, hosting, and executing monthly resident events to encourage connection and involvement. From karaoke nights to gaming tournaments, there is always something to do at The Bend!

With individual leasing, each resident is only held responsible for their bedroom and their portion of the common areas. As such, you can rest assured that if your roommate transfers, graduates, or leaves, you will not have to cover their payment.

Rent at The Bend includes Internet access, water, sewer, trash and recycling, and an in-unit washer and dryer. Additionally, your rent will also cover our 24/7 emergency maintenance team and our on-site patrolling security.

If you elect to pay in installments, we have three installment payment options available. Choose between our one installment, two installment, or twelve installment plans. A single installment payment requires that the entirety of your rent, due under your lease, must be paid on August 1. For the two installment semester plan, you will be responsible for paying your installments on August 1 and January 1. If you choose the twelve installments, your first installment is due on August 1, with the remaining eleven installments due on the first of each subsequent month. Please be aware that these are all installment payment options and not monthly rent.

Installment payments are able to be made through check, money order, or our online portal system.

Yes, our community is proud to offer a pet-friendly environment.

Your lease for The Bend is binding and cannot be broken. If for any reason you cannot live at The Bend after signing your lease, you must re-let your unit. Call the leasing office for more information about re-letting.

For timely maintenance assistance, log into The Bend resident portal on our website and complete a maintenance request form. You can also call the front office or visit the front desk in-person. In the case of an emergency, please contact the front office immediately.

The Bend offers both furnished and unfurnished living accommodations for residents. Our apartments come fully equipped with energy efficient appliances, an in-unit washer and dryer, a refrigerator, a microwave, and a dishwasher.

Any mail or packages you order will be delivered to your on-site apartment mailbox.

The Bend hosts an abundance of community events for residents to enjoy delicious free food while getting to know their neighbors and fellow Notre Dame peers! With The Bend, you can enjoy pizza parties, Taco Tuesdays, game tournaments, karaoke nights, and more!

Yes, The Bend offers leases for families with children. The property’s policy is included here for family occupants with a child(ren) under the age of eighteen (18) who is domiciled with (i) at least one parent, legal guardian, or another person having legal custody of the child under the age of eighteen, or (ii) the designee of such parent or other person having such custody, with written permission of such parent or other person. For family households with children, all household members age eighteen (18) or older must: (A) complete an application, and (B) sign the lease as a Resident. For family households with children under the age of eighteen (18), at least two (2) people will be permitted to occupy a single bedroom. If a family household with children under the age of eighteen (18) requires additional occupancy per bedroom, additional occupants may be allowed on a case-by-case basis based on factors including, but not limited to, the size of the bedroom(s) and unit, age of the children, configuration of the unit, any physical limitations of the property, and local occupancy codes. If the child occupant reaches eighteen (18) years of age during the term of the lease, the lease will be allowed to complete its term, but renewal will only be offered in compliance with the occupancy policy as stated. Child occupants who are under twenty-four (24) months at the time the lease is signed will not be counted under the occupancy policy for purposes of maximum occupancy but will be counted for subsequent leases if they reach the age of twenty-four (24) months during the term of the lease. The Landlord has the right to lease any empty bedroom(s). Families should contact the office directly regarding the application for family households, as this process varies from individual leasing and the required forms are not all available electronically.