Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on May 27, 2026
Average rent in
Orono, ME
Average rent in
Last updated on May 27, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Orono
$1,887/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Orono is $1,887 per month as of May 2026. This is 3% below the national average rent, or $62 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Orono
15
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Orono rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Orono, ME
Average rent prices in Orono have increased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Orono, ME
Rent prices in Orono vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Orono is $1,575, whereas a house costs $2,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Orono run $1,200 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,500.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,042 | 23% | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,275 | 1% | 25% | |
2 bedroom | $1,550 | 10% | 8% | |
3 bedroom | $2,000 | 2% |  8% | |
4 bedroom | $2,600 | 22% | 7% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Orono, ME.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,575 | 3% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,000 | 11% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,042
Last 30 days
23%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,275
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
25%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,550
Last 30 days
10%
Last year
8%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
8%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,600
Last 30 days
22%
Last year
7%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Orono, ME.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,575
Last 30 days
3%
Houses
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
11%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Orono, ME, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Orono, ME compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Orono and Augusta by all bedroom counts and property types.
Orono
3%lower than the national median
18%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Orono, ME is 18% higher than the median rent in Augusta, ME.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,600
13%$1,550
14%$1,600
2%$1,200
$1,495
10%$1,500
$1,700
17%$1,600
72%$1,275
32%$1,300
36%$1,350
5%$1,499
15%Discover rentals in Orono, ME
5d+ ago
House for rent in Orono
12 Charles St, Orono, ME 04473
4 beds
2.5 baths
$1,000
House for rent
Available Jan 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Orono
4 beds
0 baths
$1,795
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 9
21h ago
83 Park St, Orono, ME 04473
3 beds
1 bath
$1,800
Apartment for rent
1d ago
227 Main St, Orono, ME 04473
3 beds
1 bath
$1,800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Orono
21 Union St, Orono, ME 04473
3 beds
1 bath
$2,350
House for rent
Available May 18
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Orono
2 beds
1 bath
$1,890
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 29
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Orono
3 beds
1 bath
$2,090
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 15
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Orono
4 beds
0 baths
$1,795
Apartment for rent
Available Jan 9
1d ago
227 Main St, Orono, ME 04473
3 beds
1 bath
$1,800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Orono
2 beds
1 bath
$1,890
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 29
21h ago
83 Park St, Orono, ME 04473
3 beds
1 bath
$1,800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Orono
3 beds
1 bath
$1,890
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 15
5d+ ago
House for rent in Orono
12 Charles St, Orono, ME 04473
4 beds
2.5 baths
$1,000
House for rent
Available Jan 1
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Orono
4 beds
0 baths
$3,100
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 1
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Frequently asked questions for Orono, ME
Quick answers to common questions about the Orono rental market.
How much is rent in Orono?
The average rent in Orono is $1,887 per month as of May 23, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Orono?
Average rent prices in Orono have increased by 6% over the last month and have increased by 3% since last year.
How does Orono rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Orono is 3% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $62 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Orono?
To comfortably afford rent in Orono, you'd need to earn approximately $76,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).