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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 St, Bangor, ME 04401, USA
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Management

Metro Properties, LLC

Leasing office

(207) 262-0199

Property Overview

78 Essex presents a compelling rental opportunity with a strong Zumper expert rating of 8.6, reflecting its appeal and quality. Rated highly for its amenities (9/10) and location (9/10), it offers a remodeled apartment with hardwood flooring, an eat-in kitchen, and off-street parking. The property excels in price rating (10/10) and emphasizes transparency in its description, making it an excellent choice for those seeking fitness, social engagement, and pet-friendly options in a vibrant community.

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

Things you’ll love

  • Elementary school nearby

Great for

  • Wellness
  • Social life
  • Pet owners

Floor plans

1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath500 sqft$850 /mo1 unit availableThis is a clean and quiet one bedroom apartment within a 5 unit building. It is close to downtown near the State Street end of Essex St. 380 sq ft 1 Bedroom 3rd Floor Newer fixtures Updated Appliances Neutral Color Scheme Hardwood flooring Free Online Maintenance Requests Online Rent Pay 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. • 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 Street

Apartment Amenities

Central HeatHardwood Floor
HeatingHot Water

Appliances

RangeRefrigerator
Stove

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
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Policies and fees

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 Street

HomeApartments in Bangor 78 Essex Street

This is a clean and quiet one bedroom apartment within a 5 unit building. It is close to downtown near the State Street end of Essex St. 380 sq ft 1 Bedroom 3rd Floor Newer fixtures Updated Appliances Neutral Color Scheme Hardwood flooring Free Online Maintenance Requests Online Rent Pay 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. • 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


78 Essex Street is great for:

Wellness

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

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

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 Street compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Elementary school nearby
There is an elementary school 0.2 mile away

Considerations

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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 Street cost about 32% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Bangor.

Median rents as of Mar 21 2026.
Bangor
A table of studio rental data trends in Bangor
MonthMedian Rent
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
December 2025$915
January 2026$915
February 2026$930
March 2026$906

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$34,000/yr

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Schools near 78 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+

Newburgh Elementary School

2220 western ave

newburgh, ME, 4444

PKPublic

Indian Island School

10 wabanaki way

indian island, ME, 4468

K-8Public

Central Community Elementary School

118 main st

corinth, ME, 4427

PK, K-5Public
C
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Getting around Bangor near 78 Essex St

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 St, 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

Explore the area around 78 Essex St

BJ's Wholesale Club
110 Longview Dr
Hannaford
Paradis Shop'n Save
397 N Main St
Tiller & Rye
20 S Main St
Shaw's Supermarket
353 Main St

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