Cheap Apartments for Rent in Penobscot County, ME from $600 (32 Rentals)

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property at 24 Merrimac St

$985

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$985
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$985

1 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

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24 Merrimac St

BangorME04401

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property at 19 Cross St

$1,000

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Mar 30

19 Cross St

HampdenME04444

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167 Broadway
$1,200 - $1,500
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Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartment Available Now

167 Broadway

167 BroadwayBangor, ME 04401
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Washburn Place
2 Bedroom Apartments

Washburn Place

150 Husson AveBangor, ME 04401
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The Terraces
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The Terraces

200 Hancock StBangor, ME 04401
  • Utilities Included

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Cheapest Available Penobscot County Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
25 Austin Dr60 Ft2BR,1BA$1,145
Cedarwoods Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,275

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Penobscot County, ME

As of March 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Penobscot County area is the $1.10 price per square foot 39 Ohio St Model at 39 Ohio St, Unit Fully furnished 2 bedroom in the in the Downtown Bangor neighborhood starting from $2,200. The second greatest value Penobscot County apartment is the Private Patio Model at The Block starting at $1,730 with a $1.15 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Penobscot County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
39 Ohio St, Unit Fully furnished 2 bedroom39 Ohio St2BR,1BA$1.10
The BlockPrivate Patio2BR,1BA$1.15
230 Essex St, Unit 230 Essex street230 Essex St1BR,1BA$1.08
154 Grove St154 Grove StStudio ,1BA$1.42
The Reserve at Orono3 Bedroom, 3 Bath3BR,3BA$0.62
Pinewood ApartmentsPinewood Apartments2BR,1.5BA$1.41
Orchard Trails4x24BR,2BA$0.58
277 Brunswick St277 Brunswick St2BR,1BA$1.35
165 Brunswick St165 Brunswick St2BR,1BA$1.35
25 Austin Dr60 Ft2BR,1BA$1.35

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Penobscot County Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Penobscot County?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Penobscot County is under $1,275.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Penobscot County?

The cheapest apartment in Penobscot County is Cedarwoods Apartments which is listed at $1,275, while the average apartment in Penobscot County costs $1,990.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Penobscot County?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 2 regular apartments in Penobscot County that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

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