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Highlights

  • Off-street parking
  • Spacious bedrooms

Location

166 Essex St, Bangor, ME 04401, USA
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Management

Maine Capital, LLC

Leasing office

(844) 325-4840 ext. 4228

Property Overview

166 Essex Street offers strong overall value, with an expert rating of 8.3, excellent price and location scores, and solid amenities and trustworthiness. It also stands out for off-street parking and spacious bedrooms, plus 13 photos and high value-for-money and value-per-square-foot rankings.

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Zumper Expert Rating

8.3
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, 166 Essex Street is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 166 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

  • Elementary school nearby
  • Less expensive
  • More space

Floor plans

166 Essex Street - A2 bed1 bath1,000 sqft$1,350 /moStep into comfort with this well-maintained two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment, perfectly designed for easy living. This unit offers: - Two spacious bedrooms and one well-appointed bathroom - A bright and welcoming main living area - Plenty of off-street parking to ensure convenience and peace of mind - All utilities are covered by the landlord, except electricity. - 12-month lease - First month's rent and security deposit due at move-in This apartment is a must-see! Apply today to schedule a tour! Disclaimer: Certain images in this listing contain AI-generated virtual staging to illustrate potential layout and design possibilities. Furniture and décor shown are for visualization purposes only. This is not a furnished unit unless explicitly stated.

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HomeApartments in Bangor 166 Essex Street

Step into comfort with this well-maintained two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment, perfectly designed for easy living. This unit offers: - Two spacious bedrooms and one well-appointed bathroom - A bright and welcoming main living area - Plenty of off-street parking to ensure convenience and peace of mind - All utilities are covered by the landlord, except electricity. - 12-month lease - First month's rent and security deposit due at move-in This apartment is a must-see! Apply today to schedule a tour! Disclaimer: Certain images in this listing contain AI-generated virtual staging to illustrate potential layout and design possibilities. Furniture and décor shown are for visualization purposes only. This is not a furnished unit unless explicitly stated.


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.
8.3
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.3 out of 10 overall, 166 Essex Street is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 166 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 166 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.
166 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·8A 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.
With multiple in-demand amenities, 166 Essex Street is committed to enhancing the renting experience. And while it may have fewer total conveniences and features than similar rentals nearby, it remains a top choice for renters wanting an specific standard of living.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
166 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 166 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·7A 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.
166 Essex Street provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

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 166 Essex Street compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.2 mile away
Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
More space
The 2-bedroom is 500 sqft larger than other listings nearby
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address

Considerations

Greater distance from high schools
The nearest high school is farther than 2 miles away
No laundry facilities available
This property doesn't offer on-site or in-unit washers and dryers

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Rent trends in Bangor

2-bedroom apartments at 166 Essex Street cost about 16% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Bangor.

Median rents as of Jul 11 2026.
Bangor
A table of studio rental data trends in Bangor
MonthMedian Rent
July 2024$938
August 2024$880
September 2024$878
October 2024$867
November 2024$732
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$956

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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$54,000/yr

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Schools near 166 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 166 Essex St

Walking

7/10
Grab your reusable bags–many shops and stores are within walking distance.

Driving

9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.

Cycling

4/10
This is semi-bikeable, but you’ll need another way of getting around.

Points of interest for 166 Essex St, Bangor

Groceries

8/10
At least one supermarket within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

5/10
Several shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

10/10
At least one high school within a 5-minute walk

Nightlife

3/10
Some bars within walking distance

Explore the area around 166 Essex St

Hannaford
Paradis Shop'n Save
397 N Main St
Tiller & Rye
20 S Main St
Shaw's Supermarket
353 Main St
Hannaford
653 Broadway

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