Apartments For Rent in Orono, ME

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Apartments For Rent Near Orono, ME

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What Locals Say about Orono

  • Makenzie P.
    "College town fun people around cute restaurants stores are convient and lots of things in walking distance if you don’t have a car. Close to Bangor and umo and husson university "
  • Katherine H.
    "Sense of community but also a college party town to some degree. It’s very sweet though. Lots of family owned shops and restaurants "
  • Katherine H.
    "Events at the Collins center for the arts are open to the public and they often have pretty good events lined up on their website"
  • Nicholas F.
    "It’s just feel welcoming and mostly exciting! The university gives it a lot of energy. A lot of great food too. I feel like I don’t even have to lock my doors at night. "
  • Paul M
    "The Orono High School was rated 9th in the State of Maine by US News & Word Report. Orono is also home to the University of Maine which is a terrific resource for the towns people including their New Balance athletic facility. There is nothing like having access to all a College town has to offer. "
  • Tony M.
    "Dog walking is frequently seen! Not a problem in this area. Incredible nature walk trail connects to Cromwell Dr that is amazing with pets."
  • Jeff H.
    "Great walkable town. Very safe community; small kids walk to school and play freely throughout the small town. All the wonderful amenities and benefits of a college town."
  • Kimberly C.
    "During the school year traffic is extremely heavy in the morning and the afternoon, especially around 5 o’clock"
  • Tonya p.
    "I’m not sure, I don’t own any dogs. There are a lot of dogs in my neighborhood however. There are no dog parks in Orono."
  • Kristina M.
    "I’ve gone to school here and I love the safeness and community feel of the town. Everyone smiles and is so nice "
  • Kagdis
    "Orono is a college town. It is easily accessible to Interstae 95, malls,shopping,hospitals, good schools, university"

Average Rent Trends in Orono, ME

Rent in Orono, ME varies by number of bedrooms and home type. Use these charts to quickly see how rent changes.
Average rent increased in May 2026 compared to the previous month. Rent previously peaked in Jun 2025.
MonthAverage rent
Jun 2025$1,905
Jul 2025$1,800
Aug 2025$1,600
Sep 2025$1,400
Oct 2025$1,450
Nov 2025$1,587
Dec 2025$1,858
Jan 2026$1,750
Feb 2026$1,875
Mar 2026$1,800
Apr 2026$1,860
May 2026$1,900
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Average Rent By Bedroom and Home Type

In May 2026, Apartments and Condos were the most affordable home type to rent compared with Houses and Townhomes.
1 bed2 beds3 beds4 bedsAll
All home types$1,275$1,575$2,000$2,500$1,950
Townhomes——$2,100$2,600$2,100
Apartments and Condos$1,100$1,900$2,100—$1,950
Houses—$900$2,000$2,500$2,000

Frequently Asked Questions about Rentals in Orono, ME

  • What is the average rent of an apartment in Orono, ME?
    The average rent of an apartment in Orono, ME is $1,810 per month. This is about 6% lower than the national average.
  • What is the average rent of a house in Orono, ME?
    The average rent of a house in Orono, ME is $2,000 per month. This is about 4% higher than the national average.
  • What is the average rent of a townhome in Orono, ME?
    The average rent of a townhome in Orono, ME is $2,100 per month. This is about 9% higher than the national average.
  • When is the average rent cheapest in Orono, ME?
    In the last year, the average rent in Orono, ME was lowest in Sep 2025 when it was $1,400 per month.
  • When is the average rent most expensive in Orono, ME?
    In the last year, the average rent in Orono, ME was highest in Jun 2025 when it was $1,905 per month.
  • How does the rent of a 1 bedroom apartment compare to a studio apartment in Orono, ME?
    The average rent of a 1 bedroom apartment in Orono, ME is $1,275 per month. That is about $375 more than the cost of a studio apartment.
  • How many available rental listings are in Orono, ME?
    There are 29 available rental listings in Orono, ME.
  • What colleges and universities are in Orono, ME?
    Colleges and universities in Orono, ME include: University of Maine.
  • What are some zip codes in Orono, ME?
    Orono, ME includes zip codes such as: 04473, 04469.
  • What are some cities near Orono, ME?
    Some nearby cities include: Veazie, Old Town, Bangor, Indian Island, Glenburn. These cities may have more rental options to explore.