Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 12, 2026
Average rent in
Orono, ME
Average rent in
Last updated on October 12, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Orono
$1,720/mo
25%vs previous year
The average rent in Orono is $1,720 per month as of October 2026. This is 9% below the national average rent, or $180 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Orono
47
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 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 30% over the last month and have increased by 25% 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 $1,800, whereas a house costs $1,265. 1-bedroom apartments in Orono run $1,175 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,550.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $970 | 23% | 20% | |
1 bedroom | $1,175 | 5% |  19% | |
2 bedroom | $1,500 | 16% | 10% | |
3 bedroom | $2,055 | 7% | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $3,475 | 31% | 17% |
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 | $1,800 | 38% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,597 | No Change | - | |
Houses | $1,265 | 12% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$970
Last 30 days
23%
Last year
20%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,175
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
19%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
16%
Last year
10%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,055
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$3,475
Last 30 days
31%
Last year
17%
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
$1,800
Last 30 days
38%
Condos
Average rent
$1,597
Houses
Average rent
$1,265
Last 30 days
12%
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
9%lower than the national median
21%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Orono, ME is 15% higher than the median rent in Augusta, ME.
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3%$1,495
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1%$1,250
16%$1,595
25%$1,650
10%$1,550
5%$1,350
2%$1,225
$1,450
62%$1,250
13%$1,375
21%Discover rentals in Orono, ME
5d+ ago
House for rent in Orono
2 beds
1 bath
$900
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Dec 13
3d ago
74 N Main Ave, Orono, ME 04473
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,050–$1,950
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Orono
2 beds
2 baths
$1,100
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Dec 13
5d+ ago
House for rent in Orono
26 Austin Dr, Orono, ME 04473
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Dec 13
5d+ ago
15 Water St, Orono, ME 04473
1–5 beds
1 bath
$1,000–$3,625
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
205 Main St, Orono, ME 04473
1–5 beds
1–2 baths
$1,250–$3,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
18 Penobscot St, Orono, ME 04473
1–4 beds
1 bath
$900–$2,740
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
38 Crosby St, Orono, ME 04473
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,650–$2,280
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Orono
2 beds
2 baths
$1,250
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Dec 13
5d+ ago
House for rent in Orono
2 beds
1 bath
$900
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Dec 13
5d+ ago
House for rent in Orono
26 Austin Dr, Orono, ME 04473
2 beds
1 bath
$1,100
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Dec 13
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Orono
4 beds
0 baths
$1,795
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Jan 9
3d ago
27 Pierce St, Orono, ME 04473
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,500–$1,950
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
98 N Main Ave, Orono, ME 04473
5 beds
2 baths
$3,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3h ago
14 Hamlin St, Orono, ME 04473
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,950–$2,055
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
74 N Main Ave, Orono, ME 04473
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,050–$1,950
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Orono
2 beds
1 bath
$1,550
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Sep 24
3d ago
66 Main St, Orono, ME 04473
2 beds
1 bath
$1,750
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
74 N Main Ave, Orono, ME 04473
2 beds
1 bath
$1,050–$1,950
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
3d ago
27 Pierce St, Orono, ME 04473
2–3 beds
1 bath
$1,500–$1,950
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
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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 $1,720 per month as of October 10, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Orono?
Average rent prices in Orono have increased by 30% over the last month and have increased by 25% since last year.
How does Orono rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Orono is 9% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $180 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 $69,000/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).