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Highlights
- Prime location
- All utilities included
- Hardwood and tile flooring
Location
18 Penobscot St, Orono, ME 04473, USA
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Property Overview
18 Penobscot Street offers strong overall value with an 8.5/10 expert rating, standout pricing, solid amenities, and a convenient location. Notable features include all utilities included plus hardwood and tile flooring, while the property is also marked for pet friendliness with a nearby pet supply store.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
Less expensive- Central heat
Great for
Pet owners
Floor plans
| 4BR/1BA | 4 bed | 1 bath | $2,740 /mo | 1 unit available | 18 Penobscot Street #A — Orono, ME Big rooms, big space! This four-bedroom, one-bath apartment in Orono has large rooms with room for living, working from home, and storing all your stuff. Hardwood and tile floors run through the main spaces, and the bedrooms are carpeted for a cozy feel underfoot. Heat, water, and sewer are all included, so you can stay warm all winter without worrying about the heating bill. Snow removal and landscaping are handled for you, so there's no shoveling and no yard work. You'll be near the University of Maine and all of Orono's local favorites. Four-bedrooms this roomy go fast, so schedule your showing today! All photos have been virtually staged |
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Amenities for 18 Penobscot Street, Orono ME
Apartment Amenities
| Central Heat | Hardwood & Tile Flooring |
| Hardwood Floor | Heat/Hot Water Included |
| Heating | Large Rooms |
| Natural Light |
Building
| Cats OK |
Grounds
| River Views |
Services
| Landscaping | Plowing |
Neighborhood
| Close to U-Maine |
Other
| Cold Water & Sewer |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
Policies and fees
Applicants
Applicants
One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Not allowed
Cat Policy
Allowed
Limit1
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Building details
Property details
| Units | 3 |
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About 18 Penobscot Street, Orono ME
18 Penobscot Street #A — Orono, ME Big rooms, big space! This four-bedroom, one-bath apartment in Orono has large rooms with room for living, working from home, and storing all your stuff. Hardwood and tile floors run through the main spaces, and the bedrooms are carpeted for a cozy feel underfoot. Heat, water, and sewer are all included, so you can stay warm all winter without worrying about the heating bill. Snow removal and landscaping are handled for you, so there's no shoveling and no yard work. You'll be near the University of Maine and all of Orono's local favorites. Four-bedrooms this roomy go fast, so schedule your showing today! All photos have been virtually staged
Zumper Expert Rating
Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.5
/10
Very GoodWith a solid 8.5 out of 10 overall, 18 Penobscot Street, Orono ME is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, 18 Penobscot Street, Orono ME has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
18 Penobscot Street, Orono ME offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
18 Penobscot Street, Orono ME goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including cats allowed. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, 18 Penobscot Street, Orono ME receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
18 Penobscot Street, Orono ME is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While 18 Penobscot Street, Orono ME does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
18 Penobscot Street, Orono ME provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.
18 Penobscot Street, Orono ME is great for:
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 18 Penobscot Street, Orono ME compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- Less expensive
- The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
- Central heat
- Climate controlled environment
Considerations
- Greater distance from grade schools
- The nearest elementary school is farther than 0.8 miles away
- Greater distance from high schools
- The nearest high school is farther than 0.8 miles away
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 0.8 miles away
- Lacks images
- Fewer than 5 photos available for this property
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Rent trends in Orono
4-bedroom apartments at 18 Penobscot Street, Orono ME cost about 1% more than the average rent price for 4-bedroom apartments in Orono.
Median rents as of Oct 31 2026.
Orono
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| December 2024 | $887 |
| January 2025 | $1,050 |
| February 2025 | $1,062 |
| March 2025 | $1,122 |
| April 2025 | $1,124 |
| May 2025 | $1,090 |
| June 2025 | $1,075 |
| November 2025 | $1,100 |
| December 2025 | $1,200 |
| January 2026 | $1,200 |
| February 2026 | $1,200 |
| March 2026 | $1,224 |
| April 2026 | $1,214 |
| May 2026 | $1,193 |
| October 2026 | $1,196 |
Affordability calculator
Can I afford to live at 18 Penobscot St?
Bedrooms
4+ bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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The general rule of thumb is to spend around 30% or less of your income on rent.
Recommended income
$109,600/yr
With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $109,600 annually to afford this 4-bedrooms monthly rent price of $2,740.
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Schools near 18 Penobscot Street, Orono ME
Asa C. Adams School
6 goodridge dr
orono, ME, 4473
PK, K-5Public
A-
Indian Island School
10 wabanaki way
indian island, ME, 4468
K-8Public
Neighborhood
Getting around Orono near 18 Penobscot St
Walking
1/10
You’ll need another mode of transportation for getting around. Scooter, anyone?
Driving
10/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Cycling
1/10
Heads up, bike lanes and cyclist-friendly streets aren’t common.
Points of interest for 18 Penobscot St, Orono
Groceries
4/10
At least one supermarket within a 30-minute walk
Shopping
2/10
Some shops within walking distance
Cafes
4/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk
Restaurants
3/10
Some restaurants within walking distance
Primary schools
0/10
Closest elementary school further than a 30-minute walk
High schools
0/10
Closest high school further than a 30-minute walk
Nightlife
0/10
Few or no bars within walking distance
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