1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Bangor, ME
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Bangor, Maine as of July 2026. That's +32% lower than the citywide median of $1,592 and +22% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Bangor
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Bangor
Compare Bangor's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Maine
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waterville | $832 |
| 2 | Presque Isle | $850 |
| 3 | Augusta | $890 |
| 4 | Rockland | $910 |
| 5 | Auburn | $980 |
| 6 | Lewiston | $980 |
| 7 | Bangor (this page) | $1,090 |
| 8 | Old Town | $1,100 |
| 9 | Bath | $1,110 |
| 10 | Orono | $1,210 |
| 11 | Sanford | $1,210 |
| 12 | Biddeford | $1,370 |
| 13 | Old Orchard Beach | $1,370 |
| 14 | Brunswick | $1,400 |
| 15 | Gorham | $1,450 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Maine
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cape Elizabeth | $2,150 |
| 2 | Falmouth | $2,140 |
| 3 | Yarmouth | $1,800 |
| 4 | Scarborough | $1,800 |
| 5 | South Portland | $1,760 |
| 6 | Freeport | $1,690 |
| 7 | Kittery | $1,600 |
| 8 | Portland | $1,597 |
| 9 | Saco | $1,510 |
| 10 | Gorham | $1,450 |
| 11 | Brunswick | $1,400 |
| 12 | Old Orchard Beach | $1,370 |
| 13 | Biddeford | $1,370 |
| 14 | Sanford | $1,210 |
| 15 | Orono | $1,210 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Bangor.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Bangor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orono, ME | 8 mi | $1,210 | +$120 (+11%) |
| Old Town, ME | 14.5 mi | $1,100 | +$10 (+1%) |
| Rockland, ME | 53.1 mi | $910 | $-180 (-17%) |
| Waterville, ME | 57.6 mi | $832 | $-258 (-24%) |
| Augusta, ME | 70.8 mi | $890 | $-200 (-18%) |
| Bath, ME | 94.5 mi | $1,110 | +$20 (+2%) |
| Brunswick, ME | 101.6 mi | $1,400 | +$310 (+28%) |
| Lewiston, ME | 105.2 mi | $980 | $-110 (-10%) |
| Auburn, ME | 110 mi | $980 | $-110 (-10%) |
| Freeport, ME | 110.1 mi | $1,690 | +$600 (+55%) |
| Yarmouth, ME | 116.1 mi | $1,800 | +$710 (+65%) |
| Falmouth, ME | 124.6 mi | $2,140 | +$1,050 (+96%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Bangor — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Bangor?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Bangor, Maine is $1,090 per month. This is +32% below the citywide median of $1,592.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Bangor?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $43,600 ($3,633/month gross), which works out to roughly $20.96/hour at a full-time job.
Is Bangor expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Bangor's 1-bedroom median of $1,090 is +22% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 28th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Bangor rank for 1-bedroom rent in Maine?
Among the 24 cities in Maine with 1-bedroom data, Bangor ranks #7 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Bangor?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Rockland ($910), Waterville ($832), Augusta ($890).