Studio Apartment Rent in Bangor, ME
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Bangor, Maine as of October 2026. That's +33% lower than the citywide median of $1,509 and +22% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Bangor
Compare Bangor's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Maine
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rockland | $810 |
| 2 | Augusta | $860 |
| 3 | Auburn | $890 |
| 4 | Lewiston | $890 |
| 5 | Bath | $980 |
| 6 | Bangor (this page) | $1,010 |
| 7 | Waterville | $1,063 |
| 8 | Sanford | $1,070 |
| 9 | Orono | $1,120 |
| 10 | Biddeford | $1,190 |
| 11 | Old Orchard Beach | $1,190 |
| 12 | Brunswick | $1,260 |
| 13 | Gorham | $1,280 |
| 14 | Saco | $1,340 |
| 15 | Portland | $1,407 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Maine
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yarmouth | $1,590 |
| 2 | Scarborough | $1,580 |
| 3 | South Portland | $1,550 |
| 4 | Freeport | $1,490 |
| 5 | Kittery | $1,410 |
| 6 | Portland | $1,407 |
| 7 | Saco | $1,340 |
| 8 | Gorham | $1,280 |
| 9 | Brunswick | $1,260 |
| 10 | Old Orchard Beach | $1,190 |
| 11 | Biddeford | $1,190 |
| 12 | Orono | $1,120 |
| 13 | Sanford | $1,070 |
| 14 | Waterville | $1,063 |
| 15 | Bangor (this page) | $1,010 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Bangor.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Bangor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orono, ME | 8 mi | $1,120 | +$110 (+11%) |
| Rockland, ME | 53.1 mi | $810 | $-200 (-20%) |
| Waterville, ME | 57.6 mi | $1,063 | +$53 (+5%) |
| Augusta, ME | 70.8 mi | $860 | $-150 (-15%) |
| Bath, ME | 94.5 mi | $980 | $-30 (-3%) |
| Brunswick, ME | 101.6 mi | $1,260 | +$250 (+25%) |
| Lewiston, ME | 105.2 mi | $890 | $-120 (-12%) |
| Auburn, ME | 110 mi | $890 | $-120 (-12%) |
| Freeport, ME | 110.1 mi | $1,490 | +$480 (+48%) |
| Yarmouth, ME | 116.1 mi | $1,590 | +$580 (+57%) |
| Portland, ME | 127.9 mi | $1,407 | +$397 (+39%) |
| South Portland, ME | 129.9 mi | $1,550 | +$540 (+53%) |
Studio rent in Bangor — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Bangor?
As of October 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Bangor, Maine is $1,010 per month. This is +33% below the citywide median of $1,509.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Bangor?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $40,400 ($3,367/month gross), which works out to roughly $19.42/hour at a full-time job.
Is Bangor expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Bangor's studio median of $1,010 is +22% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 28th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Bangor rank for studio rent in Maine?
Among the 20 cities in Maine with studio data, Bangor ranks #6 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Bangor?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Rockland ($810), Augusta ($860), Bath ($980).