Cheap Homes for Rent in Penobscot County, ME from $900 (58 Rentals)

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property at 681 Main Rd N

$900 - $1,250

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681 Main Rd N

HampdenME04444
property at 24 Merrimac St

$985

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Cheapest Available Penobscot County Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
25 Austin Dr60 Ft2BR,1BA$1,145
Cedarwoods Apartments2 Bedroom (units 1-8)2BR,1BA$1,325

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Penobscot County, ME

As of May 06, 2026 the best value apartment in the Penobscot County area is the $1.15 price per square foot Renovated with Private Patio Model at The Block in the starting from $1,730. The second greatest value Penobscot County apartment is the 46 Dillingham St Model at 46 Dillingham St, Unit 46 Dillingham starting at $2,200 with a $1.57 price per square foot in the Downtown Bangor neighborhood. 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.
The BlockRenovated with Private Patio2BR,1BA$1.15
46 Dillingham St, Unit 46 Dillingham46 Dillingham St3BR,1BA$1.57
87 Cumberland St87 Cumberland St3BR,1BA$1.51
The Reserve at Orono3 Bedroom, 3 Bath3BR,3BA$0.64
Alfond Village2 Bedroom2BR,1.5BA$1.44
Orchard Trails4x24BR,2BA$0.62
824 State St, Unit 6824 State St2BR,1BA$1.60
834 State St, Unit 3834 State St2BR,1BA$1.63
167 Wilson St, Unit 167 Wilson St Brewer ME167 Wilson St1BR,1BA$1.50
25 Austin Dr60 Ft2BR,1BA$1.35

Frequently Asked Questions about Penobscot County

What type of rentals are currently available in Penobscot County?

There are currently 212 Apartments for Rent in Penobscot County, ME with pricing that ranges from $689 to $3,250. There are also 118 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Penobscot County ranging from $900 to $4,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Penobscot County?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Penobscot County ranges from $900 to $4,000 with an average monthly rent of $2,085.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Penobscot County?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Penobscot County range from $875 to $2,650, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,200 to $3,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,000 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $689.

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The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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