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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • Hardwood flooring
  • Updated appliances
  • Newer fixtures

Location

78 Essex St, Bangor, ME 04401, USA
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Property Overview

78 Essex Street features hardwood flooring, updated appliances, and newer fixtures, with a Zumper expert rating that reflects its overall appeal. It is especially strong for pet friendliness and social life, thanks to nearby pet services, pet supply stores, walkable access, many restaurants, diverse age groups, and a bustling neighborhood.

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

8.4
Very Good
With a solid 8.4 out of 10 overall, 78 Essex Street is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 78 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

Great for

  • Social life
  • Pet owners

Floor plans

1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath600 sqftThis is a a great 5-unit building conveniently located on the corner of Essex and State in Bangor. This one bedroom apartment has been completely remodeled and offers an eat-in kitchen. For $1000 Heat and hot water included. 600 sq ft 1 Bedroom 1st Floor Hardwood Flooring New fixtures Bathroom with Tub/Shower Combination Secure Locked Building Start with us at www Bangor-Maine com Off street parking for one 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

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Amenities for 78 Essex Street

Apartment Amenities

Heat and Hot Water

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.

Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed
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Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit1
Building details

Property details

Units5
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About 78 Essex Street

HomeApartments in Bangor 78 Essex Street

This is a a great 5-unit building conveniently located on the corner of Essex and State in Bangor. This one bedroom apartment has been completely remodeled and offers an eat-in kitchen. For $1000 Heat and hot water included. 600 sq ft 1 Bedroom 1st Floor Hardwood Flooring New fixtures Bathroom with Tub/Shower Combination Secure Locked Building Start with us at www Bangor-Maine com Off street parking for one 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


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.
8.4
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.4 out of 10 overall, 78 Essex Street is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 78 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 78 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.
78 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, 78 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.
78 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 78 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.

78 Essex Street is great for:

Social life

  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • A bustling neighborhood
  • Diverse age groups live in this area
  • 77 restaurants within 1 mile of this property

Pet owners

  • 5 pet grooming services nearby
  • 7 pet supply stores near the property

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
Less expensive
The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby

Considerations

Lacks images
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

Median rents as of Sep 12 2026.
Bangor
A table of studio rental data trends in Bangor
MonthMedian Rent
September 2024$888
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$959
August 2026$945
September 2026$956

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

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