1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Orono, ME
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Orono, Maine as of July 2026. That's +26% lower than the citywide median of $1,625 and +13% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Orono
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Orono
Compare Orono's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Maine
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waterville | $832 |
| 2 | Presque Isle | $850 |
| 3 | Augusta | $890 |
| 4 | Rockland | $910 |
| 5 | Auburn | $980 |
| 6 | Lewiston | $980 |
| 7 | Bangor | $1,090 |
| 8 | Old Town | $1,100 |
| 9 | Bath | $1,110 |
| 10 | Orono (this page) | $1,210 |
| 11 | Sanford | $1,210 |
| 12 | Biddeford | $1,370 |
| 13 | Old Orchard Beach | $1,370 |
| 14 | Brunswick | $1,400 |
| 15 | Gorham | $1,450 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Maine
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cape Elizabeth | $2,150 |
| 2 | Falmouth | $2,140 |
| 3 | Yarmouth | $1,800 |
| 4 | Scarborough | $1,800 |
| 5 | South Portland | $1,760 |
| 6 | Freeport | $1,690 |
| 7 | Kittery | $1,600 |
| 8 | Portland | $1,597 |
| 9 | Saco | $1,510 |
| 10 | Gorham | $1,450 |
| 11 | Brunswick | $1,400 |
| 12 | Old Orchard Beach | $1,370 |
| 13 | Biddeford | $1,370 |
| 14 | Sanford | $1,210 |
| 15 | Orono (this page) | $1,210 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Orono.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Orono |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangor, ME | 8 mi | $1,090 | $-120 (-10%) |
| Old Town, ME | 9.9 mi | $1,100 | $-110 (-9%) |
| Rockland, ME | 58.4 mi | $910 | $-300 (-25%) |
| Waterville, ME | 65.6 mi | $832 | $-378 (-31%) |
| Augusta, ME | 78.6 mi | $890 | $-320 (-26%) |
| Bath, ME | 101.7 mi | $1,110 | $-100 (-8%) |
| Brunswick, ME | 109 mi | $1,400 | +$190 (+16%) |
| Lewiston, ME | 113 mi | $980 | $-230 (-19%) |
| Freeport, ME | 117.5 mi | $1,690 | +$480 (+40%) |
| Auburn, ME | 117.9 mi | $980 | $-230 (-19%) |
| Yarmouth, ME | 123.5 mi | $1,800 | +$590 (+49%) |
| Falmouth, ME | 132.2 mi | $2,140 | +$930 (+77%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Orono — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Orono?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Orono, Maine is $1,210 per month. This is +26% below the citywide median of $1,625.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Orono?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $48,400 ($4,033/month gross), which works out to roughly $23.27/hour at a full-time job.
Is Orono expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Orono's 1-bedroom median of $1,210 is +13% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 37th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Orono rank for 1-bedroom rent in Maine?
Among the 24 cities in Maine with 1-bedroom data, Orono ranks #10 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Orono?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Bangor ($1,090), Old Town ($1,100), Rockland ($910).