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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Non-smoking
  • Hardwood flooring
  • Eat-in kitchen
  • Off street parking
  • Remodeled apartment
  • Heat and hot water included

Location

78 Essex Street, Bangor, Maine 04401, United States
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Management

Bangor Home Rentals

Leasing office

(207) 262-0199

Property Overview

78 Essex presents a well-remodeled apartment featuring hardwood flooring and an eat-in kitchen, appealing to those seeking modern comforts. With off-street parking and included heat and hot water, it ensures convenience. The property has received a favorable Zumper Expert Rating and is located just over 0.2 miles from a highly-rated elementary school, enhancing its desirability.

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, 78 Essex is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 78 Essex 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

Great for

  • Social life
  • Wellness
  • Pet owners

Floor plans

1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath450 sqft$900 /mo1 unit availableRent: $900 Security Deposit: $900 Includes Heat & Hot Water This first floor, 1 bedroom apartment is located on Essex St. It features a unique wood floors, large windows and a decorative fireplace. 1 Bedroom 1st Floor 450 sq ft Quiet area Neutral Color Scheme New fixtures Hardwood flooring Off street parking Tub/Shower Combination 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 move in 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. • Pet policy: $25 per pet each month-2 pet maximum- nonrefundable - pet fee. Cats are welcomed - 2 cats per unit are allowed. • Dogs under 50lbs are welcome with proof of renters insurance. • Unfortunately, due to insurance regulations, we are not able to allow the following breeds: Pit Bulls & Staffordshire Terriers, Doberman Pinschers, Rottweilers, German Shepherds, Chows, Great Danes, Presa Canarios, Akitas, Alaskan Malamutes, Siberian Huskies, Wolf-hybrids, Charpaes, Mastiffs, St Bernards, and any dog with a mature weight expecting to exceed 50 lbs. All dogs must be a minimum of 1 year in age. Please note: All our buildings are non-smoking. Smoking is allowed outside only. Email at info@bangor-maine.com for additional questions

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Amenities for 78 Essex

Apartment Amenities

1st FloorCentral Heat
HeatingHot Water

Appliances

RangeRefrigerator
Stove

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
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Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed
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Cat Policy

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About 78 Essex

HomeApartments in Bangor 78 Essex

Rent: $900 Security Deposit: $900 Includes Heat & Hot Water This first floor, 1 bedroom apartment is located on Essex St. It features a unique wood floors, large windows and a decorative fireplace. 1 Bedroom 1st Floor 450 sq ft Quiet area Neutral Color Scheme New fixtures Hardwood flooring Off street parking Tub/Shower Combination 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 move in 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. • Pet policy: $25 per pet each month-2 pet maximum- nonrefundable - pet fee. Cats are welcomed - 2 cats per unit are allowed. • Dogs under 50lbs are welcome with proof of renters insurance. • Unfortunately, due to insurance regulations, we are not able to allow the following breeds: Pit Bulls & Staffordshire Terriers, Doberman Pinschers, Rottweilers, German Shepherds, Chows, Great Danes, Presa Canarios, Akitas, Alaskan Malamutes, Siberian Huskies, Wolf-hybrids, Charpaes, Mastiffs, St Bernards, and any dog with a mature weight expecting to exceed 50 lbs. All dogs must be a minimum of 1 year in age. Please note: All our buildings are non-smoking. Smoking is allowed outside only. Email at info@bangor-maine.com for additional questions


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, 78 Essex is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 78 Essex 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 78 Essex
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.
78 Essex 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.
78 Essex goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including pets allowed. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 78 Essex 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.
78 Essex 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 78 Essex 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.

78 Essex is great for:

Social life

  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • A bustling neighborhood
  • Diverse age groups live in this area
  • Area has 22 parks and recreation options

Wellness

  • Ample windows and natural lighting
  • HVAC systems available onsite
  • 13 health/wellness centers nearby
  • 18 sports facilities (like tennis courts) nearby

Pet owners

  • Pet deposit required
  • 4 pet grooming services nearby
  • 5 pet supply stores near the property
  • 1 pet hospital in the area

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 78 Essex compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.2 mile away

Considerations

Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away
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Fewer than 10 photos available for this location
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

1-bedroom apartments at 78 Essex cost about 24% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Bangor.

Median rents as of Nov 29 2025.
Bangor
A table of studio rental data trends in Bangor
MonthMedian Rent
December 2023$807
January 2024$840
February 2024$686
March 2024$796
April 2024$838
May 2024$900
June 2024$942
July 2024$947
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

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Schools near 78 Essex

Abraham Lincoln School

45 forest ave

bangor, ME, 4401

PK, K-3Public
B-

Mary Snow School

435 broadway

bangor, ME, 4401

4-5Public
B+
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Getting around Bangor near 78 Essex Street

Walking

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

Driving

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

Cycling

3/10
This is semi-bikeable, but you’ll need another way of getting around.

Points of interest for 78 Essex Street, Bangor

Groceries

7/10
At least one grocery store within a 15-minute walk

Shopping

6/10
Variety of shops within walking distance

Cafes

5/10
Some cafés within walking distance

Restaurants

6/10
Some restaurants within walking distance

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
Few or no bars within walking distance

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