True Cost of Renting in Bangor, ME

Bangor is Maine's third-largest city and the commercial hub of eastern and northern Maine. Stephen King's hometown. Bangor International Airport is the first US airport for transatlantic flights coming in from Europe (a refueling stop historically, now operational airport). Versant Power (formerly Emera Maine) provides electricity. I-95 connects to Portland in 1.5 hours.

Neighborhoods & Average Rents

Downtown Bangor / West Broadway

Studio:
$900/mo
1 Bed:
$1,100/mo
2 Bed:
$1,600/mo

Bangor's revitalized downtown with the Cross Insurance Center (arena), Penobscot Theatre, and a growing restaurant scene. West Broadway is the historic mansion street adjacent to downtown. Versant Power electric. Limited BACTS bus service. Walk to Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center.

Eastern Avenue / State Street

Studio:
$800/mo
1 Bed:
$1,000/mo
2 Bed:
$1,400/mo

Residential neighborhoods east of Downtown; apartment buildings and converted homes. More affordable than Downtown. Car helpful for most errands. Access to I-395 for regional connections.

Brewer / Hampden Adjacent

1 Bed:
$1,000/mo
2 Bed:
$1,400/mo

Adjacent cities across the Penobscot River; more suburban character. Car required. Lower rents with short commute to Bangor employment. I-395 and Route 1A access.

Utility Providers

Electric
Versant Power (formerly Emera Maine)
Water
Bangor Water District
Internet
Spectrum, Consolidated Communications, Wabanaki Telephone

Commute & Transportation

Bangor has no rail transit — car ownership is required. Concord Coach Lines provides bus service to Portland (1.5 hours) and Boston (4 hours). I-95 (Maine Turnpike) connects to Portland (1.5 hours) and north toward Houlton and the Canadian border. Route 9 (the Airline Road) connects east toward Calais and the Maritime provinces. Major employers: Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center, Eastern Maine Community College, University of Maine Orono (20 miles west), and Shaw's Supermarkets (Maine headquarters).

Rental Market Overview

Bangor offers some of New England's lowest rents. Versant Power rates are among the highest in Maine (above Eversource). Heating is a major winter cost — oil and propane heat is dominant, and January heating bills can exceed $400/month in poorly insulated older buildings. Remote work migration has increased demand since 2020, pushing rents up 15–20% from ultra-low baselines. The University of Maine Orono (20 miles west) contributes to rental demand in the region. Renters insurance averages $13–17/month, similar to other inland Maine cities.

Data last updated: 2026-04

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Renting in Bangor: Common Questions

What is the average rent in Bangor?
One-bedroom apartments in Bangor range from $1,000/month in Eastern Avenue / State Street to $1,100/month in Downtown Bangor / West Broadway. Two-bedroom units range from $1,400 to $1,600/month. These are base rents — add fees, utilities, and amenity costs to get the true all-in monthly cost.
What utilities do I need to set up in Bangor?
In Bangor, electricity is provided by Versant Power (formerly Emera Maine), water by Bangor Water District, and common internet providers include Spectrum, Consolidated Communications, Wabanaki Telephone. Ask the leasing office for the specific unit's average monthly bill rather than a city-wide figure — utility costs vary more by building age and insulation than by location within Bangor.
What neighborhoods are affordable in Bangor?
Eastern Avenue / State Street is the most affordable of the 3 Bangor neighborhoods covered here, at $1,000/month for a one-bedroom — $100 less than Downtown Bangor / West Broadway, roughly a 9% gap. That swing is often bigger than any fee or amenity difference between two buildings in the same neighborhood, which is why comparing across neighborhoods matters as much as comparing within one.
Is Bangor expensive to rent in?
Across the 3 neighborhoods covered here, the average one-bedroom in Bangor runs about $1,033/month before fees, utilities, and amenities are added — and those add-ons are exactly what a bare average hides. Bangor offers some of New England's lowest rents. Run the specific units you are considering through RentCompare to see the true all-in monthly cost rather than relying on an area average.

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