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Last updated on May 18, 2026
Average rent in
Bangor, ME
Average rent in
Last updated on May 18, 2026
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Key takeaways for renters
Where Bangor, ME rent stands today
Bangor, ME rent rose 8.9% year over year, with a current median of $1,525/month. Renters are paying $194 more per month on average than last year.
Compared to national trends
Bangor's median rent is 21.8% more affordable than the $1,949/month national median. This positions Bangor as a market with lower rents relative to the national median.
Price ranges
Studios in Bangor rent for about $1,035/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,262/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,650/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,922/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $2,400/month.
Price ranges
Houses in Bangor command a median rent of $1,815/month, while apartments have a median rent of $1,462/month. Apartments make up 72.8% of total rentals, with houses at 25%.
Median rent
Median rent in Bangor
$1,525/mo
9%vs previous year
The average rent in Bangor is $1,525 per month as of May 2026. This is 22% below the national average rent, or $424 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Bangor
100
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Bangor rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Bangor, ME
Average rent prices in Bangor have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 9% 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 $1,462, whereas a house costs $1,815. 1-bedroom apartments in Bangor run $1,200 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,595.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,035 |  1% | 19% | |
1 bedroom | $1,262 | 2% | 6% | |
2 bedroom | $1,650 | 3% | 9% | |
3 bedroom | $1,922 | 2% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $2,400 | 10% | 17% |
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 | $1,462 | 1% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,750 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $1,815 | 8% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,035
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
19%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,262
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
6%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,650
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
9%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,922
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,400
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
17%
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
$1,462
Last 30 days
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,750
Houses
Average rent
$1,815
Last 30 days
8%
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
18%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Bangor, ME is 4% lower than the median rent in Augusta, ME.
Average rent in nearby cities
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Discover rentals in Bangor, ME
5d+ ago
191 Center Street, Bangor, ME 04401
2 beds
1 bath
$1,195
Apartment for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Bangor
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
House for rent
Available May 15
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Bangor
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 24
5d+ ago
166 Essex St, Bangor, ME 04401
2 beds
1 bath
$1,350
Apartment for rent
1d ago
33 State St, Bangor, ME 04401
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,750–$2,800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Bangor
112 Franklin St Apt C6 #C6, Bangor, ME 04401
2 beds
2 baths
$2,600
House for rent
Available Mar 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Bangor
37 Pearl St #39, Bangor, ME 04401
2 beds
1 bath
$2,450
Apartment for rent
Available May 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Bangor
151 Broadway #1, Bangor, ME 04401
2 beds
2 baths
$2,400
House for rent
Available Sep 27
1d ago
54 Charles St, Bangor, ME 04401
1 bed
1 bath
$1,050
Apartment for rent
1d ago
75 Ohio St, Bangor, ME 04401
1 bed
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Bangor
2 beds
1 bath
$1,300
House for rent
Available May 15
2d ago
Townhouse for rent in Bangor
2 beds
1.5 baths
$1,700
House for rent
Available Jul 31
7h ago
229 State St, Bangor, ME 04401
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Bangor
2 beds
0 baths
$1,650
House for rent
Available Jun 29
5d+ ago
317 State St, Bangor, ME 04401
Studio
1 bath
$850
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Bangor
399 Center St #4, Bangor, ME 04401
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 2
7h ago
229 State St, Bangor, ME 04401
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
Apartment for rent
1d ago
54 Charles St, Bangor, ME 04401
1 bed
1 bath
$1,050
Apartment for rent
1d ago
235 Essex St, Bangor, ME 04401
3 beds
1 bath
$1,650
Apartment for rent
1d ago
75 Ohio St, Bangor, ME 04401
1 bed
1 bath
$1,100
Apartment for rent
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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 $1,525 per month as of May 16, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Bangor?
Average rent prices in Bangor have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 9% 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 $424 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 $61,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Bangor?
Bangor's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,200 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,500 monthly. Both bedroom types have seen modest increases from the previous year, with one-bedrooms rising 1.2% and two-bedrooms climbing 2.7%.
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).