Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 19, 2026
Average rent in
Bangor, ME
Average rent in
Last updated on August 19, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Bangor rent stands today
Bangor, ME rent rose 7.1% year over year, with a current median of $1,500/month. Renters today are paying $113 more per month on average than last year, with month-to-month rent holding steady recently.
Compared to national trends
Bangor sits 22.1% more affordable than the $1,925/month national median, offering a smaller market with 102 total rentals for renters seeking value in Maine.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Bangor rent for $950/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,262/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,600/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,525/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,400/month. These figures show the range of rents by bedroom count across the city.
Median rent
Median rent in Bangor
$1,500/mo
7%vs previous year
The average rent in Bangor is $1,500 per month as of August 2026. This is 22% below the national average rent, or $425 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Bangor
102
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Bangor rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Bangor, ME
Average rent prices in Bangor have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 7% 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 $1,475, 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 | 1% | 7% | |
1 bedroom | $1,262 |  1% | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $1,600 | 4% | 10% | |
3 bedroom | $1,525 | No Change | 4% | |
4 bedroom | $2,400 | 36% | 10% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Bangor, ME.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,475 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,795 | 14% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,650 | 14% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$950
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,262
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
10%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,525
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
36%
Last year
10%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Bangor, ME.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,475
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,795
Last 30 days
14%
Houses
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
14%
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
22%lower than the national median
27%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Bangor, ME is 7% higher than the median rent in Augusta, ME.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,400
3%$1,500
5%$1,582
22%$1,400
155%$1,550
1%$1,350
86%$1,050
16%$1,650
20%$1,700
39%$1,295
12%$1,300
24%$1,600
46%Discover rentals in Bangor, ME
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Bangor
1 bed
1 bath
$250
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 7
13h ago
House for rent in Bangor
159 7th St, Bangor, ME 04401
3 beds
1 bath
$2,000
$1,000
Price drop
House for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Bangor
518 Essex St #2B, Bangor, ME 04401
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 31
2d ago
22 Merchants Plz, Bangor, ME 04401
2 beds
1 bath
$1,200
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Bangor
79 Skyline Rd #1, Bangor, ME 04401
5 beds
5 baths
$5,500
House for rent
Available Sep 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Bangor
2 beds
1 bath
$3,000
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 8
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Bangor
2 beds
1 bath
$3,000
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 20
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Bangor
2 beds
1 bath
$3,000
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 24
13h ago
House for rent in Bangor
159 7th St, Bangor, ME 04401
3 beds
1 bath
$2,000
$1,000
Price drop
House for rent
Available Sep 1
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Bangor
72 Pier St #2, Bangor, ME 04401
2 beds
1 bath
$1,495
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Bangor
1 bed
1 bath
$1,750
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 8
2d ago
18 Valley View Ln, Bangor, ME 04401
1 bed
1 bath
$1,300
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Bangor
72 Pier St #2, Bangor, ME 04401
2 beds
1 bath
$1,495
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
2d ago
11 Lincoln St, Bangor, ME 04401
2 beds
1 bath
$1,400
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
317 State St, Bangor, ME 04401
Studio
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
14 Broad St, Bangor, ME 04401
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
Price drop
Apartment for rent
13h ago
House for rent in Bangor
159 7th St, Bangor, ME 04401
3 beds
1 bath
$2,000
$1,000
Price drop
House for rent
Available Sep 1
15h ago
Apartment for rent in Bangor
1 bed
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 22
23h ago
187 Essex St, Bangor, ME 04401
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Apartment for rent in Bangor
72 Pier St #2, Bangor, ME 04401
2 beds
1 bath
$1,495
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 1
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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 $1,500 per month as of August 15, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Bangor?
Average rent prices in Bangor have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 7% since last year.
How does Bangor rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Bangor is 22% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $425 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).