2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Bangor, ME
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Bangor, Maine as of October 2026. That's +8% lower than the citywide median of $1,509 and +16% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,657.
Income needed for a 2-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 2-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 2-bedroom in Maine
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waterville | $1,044 |
| 2 | Rockland | $1,080 |
| 3 | Augusta | $1,110 |
| 4 | Auburn | $1,250 |
| 5 | Lewiston | $1,250 |
| 6 | Bath | $1,360 |
| 7 | Bangor (this page) | $1,390 |
| 8 | Sanford | $1,490 |
| 9 | Orono | $1,540 |
| 10 | Biddeford | $1,760 |
| 11 | Old Orchard Beach | $1,760 |
| 12 | Brunswick | $1,840 |
| 13 | Gorham | $1,860 |
| 14 | Saco | $1,860 |
| 15 | Portland | $2,053 |
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in Maine
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yarmouth | $2,320 |
| 2 | Scarborough | $2,310 |
| 3 | South Portland | $2,260 |
| 4 | Freeport | $2,180 |
| 5 | Kittery | $2,060 |
| 6 | Portland | $2,053 |
| 7 | Saco | $1,860 |
| 8 | Gorham | $1,860 |
| 9 | Brunswick | $1,840 |
| 10 | Old Orchard Beach | $1,760 |
| 11 | Biddeford | $1,760 |
| 12 | Orono | $1,540 |
| 13 | Sanford | $1,490 |
| 14 | Bangor (this page) | $1,390 |
| 15 | Bath | $1,360 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Bangor.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Bangor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orono, ME | 8 mi | $1,540 | +$150 (+11%) |
| Rockland, ME | 53.1 mi | $1,080 | $-310 (-22%) |
| Waterville, ME | 57.6 mi | $1,044 | $-346 (-25%) |
| Augusta, ME | 70.8 mi | $1,110 | $-280 (-20%) |
| Bath, ME | 94.5 mi | $1,360 | $-30 (-2%) |
| Brunswick, ME | 101.6 mi | $1,840 | +$450 (+32%) |
| Lewiston, ME | 105.2 mi | $1,250 | $-140 (-10%) |
| Auburn, ME | 110 mi | $1,250 | $-140 (-10%) |
| Freeport, ME | 110.1 mi | $2,180 | +$790 (+57%) |
| Yarmouth, ME | 116.1 mi | $2,320 | +$930 (+67%) |
| Portland, ME | 127.9 mi | $2,053 | +$663 (+48%) |
| South Portland, ME | 129.9 mi | $2,260 | +$870 (+63%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Bangor — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Bangor?
As of October 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Bangor, Maine is $1,390 per month. This is +8% below the citywide median of $1,509.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Bangor?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $55,600 ($4,633/month gross), which works out to roughly $26.73/hour at a full-time job.
Is Bangor expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Bangor's 2-bedroom median of $1,390 is +16% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,657. It ranks in the 31th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Bangor rank for 2-bedroom rent in Maine?
Among the 20 cities in Maine with 2-bedroom data, Bangor ranks #7 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Bangor?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Rockland ($1,080), Waterville ($1,044), Augusta ($1,110).