1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Orono, ME
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Orono, Maine as of October 2026. That's +58% lower than the citywide median of $2,900 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 | Augusta | $890 |
| 3 | Rockland | $910 |
| 4 | Auburn | $980 |
| 5 | Lewiston | $980 |
| 6 | Bangor | $1,090 |
| 7 | Bath | $1,110 |
| 8 | Orono (this page) | $1,210 |
| 9 | Sanford | $1,210 |
| 10 | Biddeford | $1,370 |
| 11 | Old Orchard Beach | $1,370 |
| 12 | Brunswick | $1,400 |
| 13 | Gorham | $1,450 |
| 14 | Saco | $1,510 |
| 15 | Portland | $1,597 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Maine
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yarmouth | $1,800 |
| 2 | Scarborough | $1,800 |
| 3 | South Portland | $1,760 |
| 4 | Freeport | $1,690 |
| 5 | Kittery | $1,600 |
| 6 | Portland | $1,597 |
| 7 | Saco | $1,510 |
| 8 | Gorham | $1,450 |
| 9 | Brunswick | $1,400 |
| 10 | Old Orchard Beach | $1,370 |
| 11 | Biddeford | $1,370 |
| 12 | Sanford | $1,210 |
| 13 | Orono (this page) | $1,210 |
| 14 | Bath | $1,110 |
| 15 | Bangor | $1,090 |
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%) |
| 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%) |
| Portland, ME | 135.3 mi | $1,597 | +$387 (+32%) |
| South Portland, ME | 137.3 mi | $1,760 | +$550 (+45%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Orono — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Orono?
As of October 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Orono, Maine is $1,210 per month. This is +58% below the citywide median of $2,900.
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 20 cities in Maine with 1-bedroom data, Orono ranks #8 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), Rockland ($910), Waterville ($832).