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Highlights

  • Quiet neighborhood
  • Newly renovated
  • Includes heat & hot water
  • Non-smoking buildings
  • 2 pet maximum
  • All hard wood floors

Location

246 Essex St, Bangor, ME 04401, USA
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Management

Metro Properties, LLC

Leasing office

(207) 262-0199

Property Overview

246 Essex Street is located in a quiet neighborhood and has been newly renovated, with hard wood floors, heat and hot water included, and a non-smoking building policy. It also allows up to two pets, and the nearest grocery store is 1.75 miles away.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.6
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, 246 Essex Street is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 246 Essex Street has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • Central heat

Great for

  • Pet owners
  • Social life

Floor plans

1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath560 sqft$1,000 /mo1 unit availableThis apartment is Located at 246 Essex Street building, this quiet apartment offers approximately 560 sq ft of living space. Great neighborhood! Bus Line and convenience. Heat and Hot water are included. You pay your own electricity. DEPOSIT $1000 Start with us at www Bangor-Maine com We are a paperless office, so you MUST be able to provide an Email and a number that receives texts. ** We are paperless ** You will need to have an active email and a way to receive text messages Start with us at www Bangor-Maine com We offer: • Free Online Maintenance Requests & Online Rent Pay • A background check is required as part of the process. For your safety and the safety of all our tenants. • Any information received is good for any unit for 40 days, so see as much as you want to make sure you find a good fit for you. • A background check is required as part of the Showing process. This can be used toward any unit you choose with us within 40 days. • We require a 620 or better credit score for approval. If the score is lower, we do allow cosigners or 3 months’ rent in advance. • Setting your showing can be done right on our site, we will contact you for your showing. • We require that all units be seen by the tenant or a representative of the tenant prior to renting. This can include video tours in some cases. Please note: All our buildings are non-smoking. Smoking is allowed outside only. Email at info@bangor-maine.com for additional questions Features: pergo floors Beautiful cabinets Clean appliances Nice bathroom fixtures Neutral color scheme Good lighting Parking space for 1 car included

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Amenities for 246 Essex Street

Apartment Amenities

CarpetCentral Heat
HeatingHot Water

Appliances

RangeRefrigerator
Stove

Building

Sewer

Neighborhood

On Bus Line
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Applicants

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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About 246 Essex Street

HomeApartments in Bangor 246 Essex Street

This apartment is Located at 246 Essex Street building, this quiet apartment offers approximately 560 sq ft of living space. Great neighborhood! Bus Line and convenience. Heat and Hot water are included. You pay your own electricity. DEPOSIT $1000 Start with us at www Bangor-Maine com We are a paperless office, so you MUST be able to provide an Email and a number that receives texts. ** We are paperless ** You will need to have an active email and a way to receive text messages Start with us at www Bangor-Maine com We offer: • Free Online Maintenance Requests & Online Rent Pay • A background check is required as part of the process. For your safety and the safety of all our tenants. • Any information received is good for any unit for 40 days, so see as much as you want to make sure you find a good fit for you. • A background check is required as part of the Showing process. This can be used toward any unit you choose with us within 40 days. • We require a 620 or better credit score for approval. If the score is lower, we do allow cosigners or 3 months’ rent in advance. • Setting your showing can be done right on our site, we will contact you for your showing. • We require that all units be seen by the tenant or a representative of the tenant prior to renting. This can include video tours in some cases. Please note: All our buildings are non-smoking. Smoking is allowed outside only. Email at info@bangor-maine.com for additional questions Features: pergo floors Beautiful cabinets Clean appliances Nice bathroom fixtures Neutral color scheme Good lighting Parking space for 1 car included


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.6
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, 246 Essex Street is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 246 Essex Street has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated 246 Essex Street
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
246 Essex Street offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
246 Essex Street goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including hot water. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 246 Essex Street receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
246 Essex Street is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While 246 Essex Street does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

246 Essex Street is great for:

Pet owners

  • Pet deposit required
  • 4 pet grooming services nearby
  • 8 pet supply stores near the property

Social life

  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • A bustling neighborhood
  • Diverse age groups live in this area
  • Area has 20 parks and recreation options

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How 246 Essex Street compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Central heat
Climate controlled environment

Considerations

Lacks images
Fewer than 5 photos available for this property
No laundry facilities available
This property doesn't offer on-site washers and dryers

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Rent trends in Bangor

1-bedroom apartments at 246 Essex Street cost about 18% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Bangor.

Median rents as of Oct 24 2026.
Bangor
A table of studio rental data trends in Bangor
MonthMedian Rent
November 2024$709
December 2024$750
January 2025$718
February 2025$692
March 2025$800
April 2025$820
May 2025$925
June 2025$943
July 2025$900
August 2025$907
September 2025$890
October 2025$880
November 2025$894
December 2025$915
January 2026$915
February 2026$930
March 2026$917
April 2026$989
May 2026$1,034
June 2026$1,002
July 2026$959
August 2026$945
September 2026$956
October 2026$910

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$40,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $40,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,000.
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Schools near 246 Essex Street

Abraham Lincoln School

45 forest ave

bangor, ME, 4401

PK, K-3Public
B-

Mary Snow School

435 broadway

bangor, ME, 4401

4-5Public
B+

Indian Island School

10 wabanaki way

indian island, ME, 4468

K-8Public

Newburgh Elementary School

2220 western ave

newburgh, ME, 4444

PKPublic

Central Community Elementary School

118 main st

corinth, ME, 4427

PK, K-5Public
C
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Getting around Bangor near 246 Essex St

Walking

6/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

8/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Points of interest for 246 Essex St, Bangor

Groceries

4/10
At least one grocery store within a 30-minute walk

Shopping

5/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

4/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

Primary schools

8/10
At least one elementary school within a 10-minute walk

High schools

9/10
At least one high school within a 10-minute walk

Nightlife

3/10
Few or no bars within walking distance

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