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Brewer, ME

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Tranquil small-town living along the Penobscot River

Riverside Historic Charming Picturesque Family-Friendly

Situated across the Penobscot River from Bangor, Brewer exudes a charming small-town vibe with an array of historic buildings and homes as well as stretches of green space and a strong sense of community. Brewer offers a variety of townhomes, condos, and apartments available for rent along tranquil tree-lined streets, contributing to its laidback atmosphere.

In addition to its many peaceful residences, Brewer contains a bevy of antique shops, specialty stores, brewing companies, markets, and local eateries along Main Street and Wilson Street. Brewer also attracts many for its excellent public schools and its close proximity to numerous institutions of higher learning, such as Husson University and the University of Maine. Quick access to I-395 and Bangor International Airport makes commuting and traveling from Brewer easy.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Brewer, ME is $745 for a studio, $1,306 for one bedroom, and $1,124 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Brewer has increased by 1.8% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,306/month
577 Sq Ft
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Transportation

45

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

39

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Brewer Community School

Public

Grades PK-8

884 Students

6
out of 10

Washington Street School Building

Public

Grades 1-3

295 Students

Rating Unavailable

State Street School

Public

Grades 4-5

221 Students

Rating Unavailable

Brewer Community School

Public

Grades PK-8

884 Students

6
out of 10

Brewer Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

285 Students

Rating Unavailable

Brewer High School

Public

Grades 9-12

720 Students

4
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Maine Discovery Museum
  • Fields Pond Audubon Center
  • Allagash State Wilderness Waterway
  • Challenger Learning Center of Maine
  • West Penjajawoc Grasslands

Airports

  • Bangor International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.