2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Orono, ME
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Orono, Maine as of October 2026. That's +47% lower than the citywide median of $2,900 and +7% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,657.
Income needed for a 2-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 2-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 2-bedroom in Maine
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waterville | $1,044 |
| 2 | Rockland | $1,080 |
| 3 | Augusta | $1,110 |
| 4 | Auburn | $1,250 |
| 5 | Lewiston | $1,250 |
| 6 | Bath | $1,360 |
| 7 | Bangor | $1,390 |
| 8 | Sanford | $1,490 |
| 9 | Orono (this page) | $1,540 |
| 10 | Biddeford | $1,760 |
| 11 | Old Orchard Beach | $1,760 |
| 12 | Brunswick | $1,840 |
| 13 | Gorham | $1,860 |
| 14 | Saco | $1,860 |
| 15 | Portland | $2,053 |
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in Maine
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yarmouth | $2,320 |
| 2 | Scarborough | $2,310 |
| 3 | South Portland | $2,260 |
| 4 | Freeport | $2,180 |
| 5 | Kittery | $2,060 |
| 6 | Portland | $2,053 |
| 7 | Saco | $1,860 |
| 8 | Gorham | $1,860 |
| 9 | Brunswick | $1,840 |
| 10 | Old Orchard Beach | $1,760 |
| 11 | Biddeford | $1,760 |
| 12 | Orono (this page) | $1,540 |
| 13 | Sanford | $1,490 |
| 14 | Bangor | $1,390 |
| 15 | Bath | $1,360 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Orono.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Orono |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangor, ME | 8 mi | $1,390 | $-150 (-10%) |
| Rockland, ME | 58.4 mi | $1,080 | $-460 (-30%) |
| Waterville, ME | 65.6 mi | $1,044 | $-496 (-32%) |
| Augusta, ME | 78.6 mi | $1,110 | $-430 (-28%) |
| Bath, ME | 101.7 mi | $1,360 | $-180 (-12%) |
| Brunswick, ME | 109 mi | $1,840 | +$300 (+19%) |
| Lewiston, ME | 113 mi | $1,250 | $-290 (-19%) |
| Freeport, ME | 117.5 mi | $2,180 | +$640 (+42%) |
| Auburn, ME | 117.9 mi | $1,250 | $-290 (-19%) |
| Yarmouth, ME | 123.5 mi | $2,320 | +$780 (+51%) |
| Portland, ME | 135.3 mi | $2,053 | +$513 (+33%) |
| South Portland, ME | 137.3 mi | $2,260 | +$720 (+47%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Orono — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Orono?
As of October 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Orono, Maine is $1,540 per month. This is +47% below the citywide median of $2,900.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Orono?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $61,600 ($5,133/month gross), which works out to roughly $29.62/hour at a full-time job.
Is Orono expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Orono's 2-bedroom median of $1,540 is +7% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,657. It ranks in the 42th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Orono rank for 2-bedroom rent in Maine?
Among the 20 cities in Maine with 2-bedroom data, Orono ranks #9 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Orono?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Bangor ($1,390), Rockland ($1,080), Waterville ($1,044).