Last updated on July 2, 2026

Average rent in
Bangor, ME

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Bangor rent stands today

    Bangor, ME rent rose modestly year over year by 1.7%, with a current median of $1,525/month. Renters are paying $92 more per month than last year, while month-to-month rent is unchanged.

  • Bangor is 21.8% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with a smaller market of 123 total rentals that remains accessible for renters seeking value.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Bangor rent for $988/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,225/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,650/month. Larger units like 3-bedrooms and 4+ bedrooms reach $1,775/month and $2,400/month respectively, covering a broad spectrum of renter needs.

Median rent

Median rent in Bangor

$1,525/mo

increased by2%

vs previous year

The average rent in Bangor is $1,525 per month as of June 2026. This is 22% below the national average rent, or $425 less per month.

$1.93

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Bangor

123

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Bangor rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%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 increased by 2% 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 $1,500, whereas a house costs $1,750. 1-bedroom apartments in Bangor run $1,200 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,600.

Listings

Studio

$987

4%

11%

1 bedroom

$1,225

2%

10%

2 bedroom

$1,650

2%

7%

3 bedroom

$1,775

3%

5%

4 bedroom

$2,400

3%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$987

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

11%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,225

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

7%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,775

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

3%

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$1,525
decreased by22%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,550
decreased by21%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Bangor, ME is 2% lower than the median rent in Augusta, ME.

Discover rentals in Bangor, ME

191 Center St - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.9

Very good

191 Center St

191 Center Street, Bangor, ME 04401

2 beds

1 bath

$1,195

Apartment for rent

22 Merchant Plaza - Photo 1 of 1

19h ago

8

Very good

22 Merchant Plaza

22 Merchants Plz, Bangor, ME 04401

2 beds

1 bath

$1,200–$1,300

Apartment for rent

47 Sanford St #5 - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Bangor

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 18

699 Main St #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Bangor

Apartment for rent

Available Jul 28

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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 June 27, 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 2% 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 $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).

Apartments for rent in Bangor