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Highlights

  • Downtown area
  • Electric, heat, hot water included

Location

20 Mechanic St, Gardiner, ME 04345, USA
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Management

Asset Real Estate Management Inc

Leasing office

(207) 622-0066

Floor plans

1BR/1.0BA1 bed1 bath$850 /mo1 unit availableSmall 1 bedroom on 3rd floor w/ heat, hot water, and electric included in this secured building. Limited parking, coin operated laundry on site. Safe location, close to amenities, including the library and grocery store. Please fill out our NO COST application at www centralmainerents com to be considered.

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Amenities for 20 Mechanic Street

Apartment Amenities

Central HeatHeating

Appliances

ElectricGas Range
RangeRefrigerator
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One-time. Refundable.

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About 20 Mechanic Street

HomeApartments in Gardiner 20 Mechanic Street

Small 1 bedroom on 3rd floor w/ heat, hot water, and electric included in this secured building. Limited parking, coin operated laundry on site. Safe location, close to amenities, including the library and grocery store. Please fill out our NO COST application at www centralmainerents com to be considered.


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.
8.5
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, 20 Mechanic Street is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 20 Mechanic 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 20 Mechanic 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.
20 Mechanic 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.
20 Mechanic Street goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including central heat. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 20 Mechanic 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.
20 Mechanic 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 20 Mechanic 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.
20 Mechanic 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.

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Rent trends in Gardiner

1-bedroom apartments at 20 Mechanic Street cost about 19% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Gardiner.

Median rents as of Dec 13 2025.
Gardiner
A table of 1-bedroom apartment rental data trends in Gardiner
MonthMedian Rent
December 2023$1,250
January 2024$1,250
March 2024$950
April 2024$900
June 2024$883
July 2024$900
January 2025$1,475
February 2025$1,537
March 2025$1,550
April 2025$1,243
May 2025$1,088
June 2025$1,152
July 2025$1,135
August 2025$1,070
September 2025$1,137
October 2025$1,062
November 2025$1,070
December 2025$1,050

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$34,000/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $34,000 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $850.
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Schools near 20 Mechanic Street

Laura E. Richards School

279 brunswick ave

gardiner, ME, 4345

PK, K-2Public
C+

River View Community School

821 river rd

south gardiner, ME, 4359

3-5Public
C+
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Getting around Gardiner near 20 Mechanic St

Walking

4/10
Fewer daily needs are within walking distance (unless you’re up for a challenge).

Driving

10/10
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 20 Mechanic St, Gardiner

Groceries

9/10
At least one supermarket within a 10-minute walk

Shopping

5/10
Several shops within walking distance

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

5/10
Some restaurants within a few minutes’ walk

Primary schools

5/10
At least one elementary school within a 20-minute walk

High schools

2/10
At least one high school within a 30-minute walk

Nightlife

4/10
Some bars within walking distance

Explore the area around 20 Mechanic St

Gardiner Food Co-op
269 Water St
Growsmart Maine
149 Water St
Hannaford
40 Main Ave
Hannaford
100 Main Ave
Goggin's IGA
268 Water St

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