3-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Bangor, ME
Median asking rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in Bangor, Maine as of October 2026. That's +18% higher than the citywide median of $1,509 and +16% below the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130.
Income needed for a 3-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 3-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 3-bedroom in Maine
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waterville | $1,288 |
| 2 | Rockland | $1,350 |
| 3 | Augusta | $1,420 |
| 4 | Auburn | $1,640 |
| 5 | Lewiston | $1,640 |
| 6 | Bangor (this page) | $1,780 |
| 7 | Bath | $1,910 |
| 8 | Orono | $1,970 |
| 9 | Sanford | $1,970 |
| 10 | Biddeford | $2,180 |
| 11 | Old Orchard Beach | $2,180 |
| 12 | Gorham | $2,280 |
| 13 | Brunswick | $2,310 |
| 14 | Saco | $2,460 |
| 15 | Portland | $2,517 |
Most expensive cities for a 3-bedroom in Maine
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yarmouth | $2,840 |
| 2 | Scarborough | $2,830 |
| 3 | South Portland | $2,770 |
| 4 | Kittery | $2,670 |
| 5 | Freeport | $2,670 |
| 6 | Portland | $2,517 |
| 7 | Saco | $2,460 |
| 8 | Brunswick | $2,310 |
| 9 | Gorham | $2,280 |
| 10 | Old Orchard Beach | $2,180 |
| 11 | Biddeford | $2,180 |
| 12 | Sanford | $1,970 |
| 13 | Orono | $1,970 |
| 14 | Bath | $1,910 |
| 15 | Bangor (this page) | $1,780 |
Nearby cities — 3-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 3-bedroom rents than Bangor.
| City | Distance | 3-Bedroom rent | vs Bangor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orono, ME | 8 mi | $1,970 | +$190 (+11%) |
| Rockland, ME | 53.1 mi | $1,350 | $-430 (-24%) |
| Waterville, ME | 57.6 mi | $1,288 | $-492 (-28%) |
| Augusta, ME | 70.8 mi | $1,420 | $-360 (-20%) |
| Bath, ME | 94.5 mi | $1,910 | +$130 (+7%) |
| Brunswick, ME | 101.6 mi | $2,310 | +$530 (+30%) |
| Lewiston, ME | 105.2 mi | $1,640 | $-140 (-8%) |
| Auburn, ME | 110 mi | $1,640 | $-140 (-8%) |
| Freeport, ME | 110.1 mi | $2,670 | +$890 (+50%) |
| Yarmouth, ME | 116.1 mi | $2,840 | +$1,060 (+60%) |
| Portland, ME | 127.9 mi | $2,517 | +$737 (+41%) |
| South Portland, ME | 129.9 mi | $2,770 | +$990 (+56%) |
3-Bedroom rent in Bangor — common questions
How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Bangor?
As of October 2026, the median 3-bedroom apartment rent in Bangor, Maine is $1,780 per month. This is +18% higher than the citywide median of $1,509.
What income do you need to afford a 3-bedroom in Bangor?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $71,200 ($5,933/month gross), which works out to roughly $34.23/hour at a full-time job.
Is Bangor expensive for a 3-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Bangor's 3-bedroom median of $1,780 is +16% below the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130. It ranks in the 32th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Bangor rank for 3-bedroom rent in Maine?
Among the 20 cities in Maine with 3-bedroom data, Bangor ranks #6 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 3-bedroom options near Bangor?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 3-bedroom rents include Rockland ($1,350), Waterville ($1,288), Augusta ($1,420).