Replying to Livin in BEND

so i decided to transfer to OSU cascades for winter term.. the only thing thats holdin me back is housing... i dont want to live in a dorm b/c that's gay so i'm looking for a home in bend.. any recommendations? its also been years since ive been down there and i guess its changed a lot so where should i try and live. and thennn final question.. my car.. not very bend-worthy id say.. its a 91 camry wagon and as far as im concerned a piece of shit.. plus the transmission is totally shot.. so i may bring it down there but i prolly wont drive it around much in winter.. is there PT in bend.. okay. helpful infos would be magnif.  THANKS NS!  (p.s. im living in pdx atm)