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Apartments in Orono

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228 Main St
Orono, ME
4 BR | Jun. 1, 2026
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Orono?

Orono Apartments
Bed Type Average Rent Range
1BR $1,200 $790 - $1,380
2BR $1,400 $1,400 - $1,570
3BR $2,000 $1,880 - $2,330
4+BR $3,050 $2,500 - $3,430
Frequently Asked Questions

How many apartments are available in Orono, ME on Rentable.co?

Rentable.co has over 261 apartments available in Orono.

What is the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Orono, ME?

The average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Orono is around $1,200 per month.

What is the average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Orono, ME?

The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment in Orono is around $1,400 per month.

How expensive is it to rent an apartment in Orono, ME?

For a two-bedroom apartment in Orono, the average rent price is $1,400 per month, which is lower than the national average of $1,640 per month.

Can I afford an apartment for rent in Orono, ME?

Based on average rent prices in Orono, to afford a one-bedroom apartment you would need an annual household income of $48,000 to live comfortably.

Find a Orono Apartment

Orono is a historic small town of approximately 10,000 citizens in Maine. The city is approaching the 250th anniversary of its founding, and has a number of historic buildings that display the city's heritage. The Stillwater River bisects the town. Some of the town sits on Marsh Island.

One of the primary points of interest in Orono is the University of Maine. This is a public school that was founded in 1865, and has more than 11,000 students. It is Maine's largest university, and the only officially classified research institution in the state. It is also an important employing body in Orono, with more than 700 academic staff alone.

When to Search

Orono is home to more students than it is citizens. Students occupy many of the rental properties in town, and the greatest number of apartments become available when students graduate and move on to other locations and endeavors. Look in May and June to take advantage of this effect.

Staying in the Know

If you've never rented in Orono before, it will be especially important to provide strong rental references from your previous city. If you're a new renter, you'll need to have another reason to convince a landlord to rent to you. Being enrolled in a local school, or a letter confirming your employment with a company based in Orono are good ways to do this.

Life in Orono

Transportation

The town of Orono is served by the Black Bear Orono Express during the school year. This helps ferry students to and from the University of Maine. During the rest of the year, the small town is perfectly walkable, although many people choose to drive during the winter.

Where to play

One of the best forms of entertainment in Orono is watching the University of Maine Black Bears play in the many different sports they compete in. The Black Bear Brewery is the local microbrewery, and it has a wide selection of local beers. There are also many walking and cycling trails that offer beautiful, winding river views that showcase the natural beauty of Maine.

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Orono:
December Rent Report

Welcome to the December 2025 Orono Apartment Report. In this assessment of the local rental market, Rentable data scientists and rental experts break down the December 2025 key findings and figures for the Orono rental landscape.

Our experts analyze the pricing trends — one-bedroom, two-bedroom, year-over-year and month-over-month — in Orono and surrounding areas and provide comparisons to the entire metro area, nearby cities and some of the most desirable and expensive cities in the United States. Take a look at the last 12 months of Orono average rent prices in the chart below.

Monthly Rent Report

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Orono Rent Prices Decrease From November to December

Orono rent prices decreased over the last month. From November to December, the city experienced a 0% decrease for the price of a one-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Orono one-bedroom apartments currently stands at $.

When we take a look at the two-bedroom comparison from November to December, Orono experienced a 0% decrease for the price of a two-bedroom apartment. The rent price for a Orono two-bedroom apartments currently stands at $.

December Prices: Orono vs. Surrounding Areas

Rent Prices in Orono and Surrounding Areas

Rent prices have decreased in Orono over the last month. But how have the surrounding areas fared when it comes to the recent volatility in apartment prices? Rent prices in 0 of the Orono suburbs increased last month. On the other hand, 0 local areas experienced a decrease in the price of a one-bedroom apartment.

More key findings include:

  • Rents did not increase in any of the Orono suburbs

  • Rents did not decrease in any of the Orono suburbs.

December 2025 Pricing Trends: Orono vs. National Comparisons

Orono Rent Prices More Affordable Than Major Cities

Rent growth in Orono over the past year has been declining. When compared to major cities nearby, along with some of the most expensive cities in the country, Orono average rent prices appear to be relatively affordable for local residents.

The price for a Orono one-bedroom apartment remains vastly more affordable than four of the largest cities in the United States — New York City, Washington, D.C. San Francisco and Los Angeles. And pricing compares quite similarly to nearby Midwest cities.

For more information about Orono and surrounding area rent prices, take a look at the complete data set below.

Data set for Orono and suburbs

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Methodology

Each month, using over 1 million Rentable listings across the United States, we calculate the median 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom rent prices by city, state, and nation, and track the month-over-month percent change. To avoid small sample sizes, we restrict the analysis for our reports to cities meeting minimum population and property count thresholds.

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