Last updated on October 5, 2026

Average rent in
Bangor, ME

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Bangor rent stands today

    Bangor, ME rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,495/month. Renters are paying about the same as last year, with a negligible $5 decrease per month on average.

  • Compared to national trends

    Bangor sits 21.3% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, making it a more accessible market for renters seeking value in a smaller metro with 90 total rentals.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Bangor rent for about $950/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,200/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,575/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,650/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $2,300/month. This range reflects the variety of bedroom sizes available to renters.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The 4+ bedroom segment in Bangor rose by 15.0% year over year, diverging from the citywide flat trend. This increase indicates a specific demand for larger units amid stable overall rents.

Median rent

Median rent in Bangor

$1,495/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Bangor is $1,495 per month as of October 2026. This is 21% below the national average rent, or $405 less per month.

$2.06

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Bangor

90

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Bangor rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Bangor, ME

Average rent prices in Bangor have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Bangor, ME

Rent prices in Bangor vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Bangor is $1,400, whereas a house costs $1,650. 1-bedroom apartments in Bangor run $1,200 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,550.

Listings

Studio

$950

2%

14%

1 bedroom

$1,200

1%

3%

2 bedroom

$1,575

4%

4%

3 bedroom

$1,650

1%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,300

18%

5%

Studio

Average rent

$950

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

14%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,200

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,575

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

18%

Last year

5%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Bangor, ME, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Bangor, ME compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Bangor and Augusta by all bedroom counts and property types.

Bangor

Median rent price$1,495
decreased by21%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,500
decreased by21%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Bangor, ME is equal to the median rent in Augusta, ME.

Average rent in nearby cities

Explore rent trends in neighboring markets

Augusta

$1,500

decreased by1%
Last year
Brewer

$1,500

increased by1%
Last year
Gardiner

$1,400

increased by1%
Last year
Hallowell

$1,475

increased by11%
Last year
Hampden

$1,650

decreased by9%
Last year
Milford

$1,350

increased by3%
Last year

Discover rentals in Bangor, ME

22 Birch St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Apartment for rent in Bangor

22 Birch St #2, Bangor, ME 04401

2 beds

1 bath

$1,300

$1,050

Price drop

187 Center St #5 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Bangor

2 bedroom apartment

187 Center St #5, Bangor, ME 04401

2 beds

1 bath

$1,300

$1,100

Price drop

22 Merchant Plaza - Photo 1 of 1

2h ago

8

Very good

22 Merchant Plaza

22 Merchants Plz, Bangor, ME 04401

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200

47 Sanford St #6 - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Bangor

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Frequently asked questions for Bangor, ME

Quick answers to common questions about the Bangor rental market.

How much is rent in Bangor?

The average rent in Bangor is $1,495 per month as of October 3, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Bangor?

Average rent prices in Bangor have remained the same over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Bangor rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Bangor is 21% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $405 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Bangor?

To comfortably afford rent in Bangor, you'd need to earn approximately $60,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Bangor?

February offers the best rental deals in Bangor, with prices running about 24% lower than July's peak summer rates.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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