Rental prices in Orono, ME have decreased by 5% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,371 to $2,253.
Compared to the national average rent of $1,743, the average rent in Orono, ME is $2,253.
The average monthly rent of apartments in Orono, ME is $2,253.
About 12% of apartment rents in Orono, ME range between $1,501-$2,000. Meanwhile, apartments around $2,001-$2,500 represent 27% of apartments. Around 19% of Orono’s apartments are in the $1,001-$1,500 price range. 2% of apartments are priced ≤ $1000. A share of 29% of apartment rentals in Orono are in the $2,501-$3,000 range. There are 11% of apartment rentals in Orono in the > $3,000 range.
The largest share of rentals in Orono, ME (29%) fall between $2,501-$3,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.
Prices and availability in Orono, ME were last updated on 23 Nov 2025.
The average rent in Orono, ME is $2,371.
In Orono 56% of the housing is rented out compared to 44% of homes are owned, according to the most recent Census Bureau estimates. 8% of Orono’s apartments are found in large buildings of 50 units or more, 81% are located in smaller apartment complexes with less than 50 units, and 9% are single-family rentals.
The average age of rental buildings in Orono is 30 years old, with 67% being newer apartment buildings completed since 2000. The average height of apartment buildings in the city is 3 stories, of which all are garden-style apartment communities, none are mid-sized buildings, and none are high-rises. These characteristics describe large-scale apartment communities of 50 apartments or more.
Studio apartments in Orono are around 2% of rentals, while 1-bedroom floor plans represent 11% of the total stock. For those in search of larger rentals, 2-bedroom floorplans make up 13% of all rentals. More generous apartments with 3 bedrooms or more are also available in this city for those in search of more space.
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