Rent in Bangor, ME
Across Bangor's 2 ZIP codes, a 2-bedroom typically rents for about $1,323 a month, with figures from $1,149–$1,496. The highest typical rent is in 04402 ($1,496) and the lowest in 04401 ($1,149). 1 ZIP has ZIP-level figures from HUD or Census; the other 1 uses the county Fair Market Rent. Owner-occupied homes in Penobscot County pay about 1.16% of their value a year in property tax, and the 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical | Range across ZIPs | ZIPs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $943 | $844–$1,042 | 2 |
| 1 bed | $1,038 | $932–$1,144 | 2 |
| 2 beds | $1,323 | $1,149–$1,496 | 2 |
| 3 beds | $1,674 | $1,309–$2,039 | 2 |
| 4 beds | $1,742 | $1,387–$2,096 | 2 |
Typical = median of each ZIP's best guess. Gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Sources: Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).
Bangor ZIP codes
2 bedsFrequently asked questions
- What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Bangor, ME?
- About $1,323 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $1,149–$1,496. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 1-bedroom in Bangor, ME?
- About $1,038 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $932–$1,144. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 3-bedroom in Bangor, ME?
- About $1,674 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $1,309–$2,039. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a studio in Bangor, ME?
- About $943 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $844–$1,042. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- What is the average rent for a 4-bedroom in Bangor, ME?
- About $1,742 a month: the median of the typical rents in 2 ZIP codes, which range from $1,387–$2,096. Figures are gross rent (rent plus tenant-paid utilities).
- Which Bangor ZIP code has the highest rent?
- For a 2-bedroom, 04402 has the highest typical rent at $1,496 a month, and 04401 the lowest at $1,149.
- What is the property tax rate in Bangor, ME?
- Owner-occupied homes in Penobscot County pay a typical 1.16% of their value a year (Census ACS, median taxes paid ÷ median home value, Dec 31, 2024). Investors often pay more after a purchase: the home is reassessed at the sale price and there is no homestead exemption.
- What is the current 30-year mortgage rate?
- The 30-year fixed rate averaged 7.32% in the week of Oct 22, 2026 (Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED). It's a national average for owner-occupied loans; investment property loans usually cost more.
- Where do these Bangor rent figures come from?
- Census ACS 5-year median gross rent (Dec 31, 2024) and HUD county Fair Market Rents (Oct 1, 2026).