3-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Orono, ME
Median asking rent for a 3-bedroom apartment in Orono, Maine as of October 2026. That's +32% lower than the citywide median of $2,900 and +8% below the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130.
Income needed for a 3-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 3-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 3-bedroom in Maine
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Waterville | $1,288 |
| 2 | Rockland | $1,350 |
| 3 | Augusta | $1,420 |
| 4 | Auburn | $1,640 |
| 5 | Lewiston | $1,640 |
| 6 | Bangor | $1,780 |
| 7 | Bath | $1,910 |
| 8 | Orono (this page) | $1,970 |
| 9 | Sanford | $1,970 |
| 10 | Biddeford | $2,180 |
| 11 | Old Orchard Beach | $2,180 |
| 12 | Gorham | $2,280 |
| 13 | Brunswick | $2,310 |
| 14 | Saco | $2,460 |
| 15 | Portland | $2,517 |
Most expensive cities for a 3-bedroom in Maine
| # | City | 3-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yarmouth | $2,840 |
| 2 | Scarborough | $2,830 |
| 3 | South Portland | $2,770 |
| 4 | Kittery | $2,670 |
| 5 | Freeport | $2,670 |
| 6 | Portland | $2,517 |
| 7 | Saco | $2,460 |
| 8 | Brunswick | $2,310 |
| 9 | Gorham | $2,280 |
| 10 | Old Orchard Beach | $2,180 |
| 11 | Biddeford | $2,180 |
| 12 | Sanford | $1,970 |
| 13 | Orono (this page) | $1,970 |
| 14 | Bath | $1,910 |
| 15 | Bangor | $1,780 |
Nearby cities — 3-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 3-bedroom rents than Orono.
| City | Distance | 3-Bedroom rent | vs Orono |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangor, ME | 8 mi | $1,780 | $-190 (-10%) |
| Rockland, ME | 58.4 mi | $1,350 | $-620 (-31%) |
| Waterville, ME | 65.6 mi | $1,288 | $-682 (-35%) |
| Augusta, ME | 78.6 mi | $1,420 | $-550 (-28%) |
| Bath, ME | 101.7 mi | $1,910 | $-60 (-3%) |
| Brunswick, ME | 109 mi | $2,310 | +$340 (+17%) |
| Lewiston, ME | 113 mi | $1,640 | $-330 (-17%) |
| Freeport, ME | 117.5 mi | $2,670 | +$700 (+36%) |
| Auburn, ME | 117.9 mi | $1,640 | $-330 (-17%) |
| Yarmouth, ME | 123.5 mi | $2,840 | +$870 (+44%) |
| Portland, ME | 135.3 mi | $2,517 | +$547 (+28%) |
| South Portland, ME | 137.3 mi | $2,770 | +$800 (+41%) |
3-Bedroom rent in Orono — common questions
How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Orono?
As of October 2026, the median 3-bedroom apartment rent in Orono, Maine is $1,970 per month. This is +32% below the citywide median of $2,900.
What income do you need to afford a 3-bedroom in Orono?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $78,800 ($6,567/month gross), which works out to roughly $37.88/hour at a full-time job.
Is Orono expensive for a 3-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Orono's 3-bedroom median of $1,970 is +8% below the national 3-bedroom median of $2,130. It ranks in the 42th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Orono rank for 3-bedroom rent in Maine?
Among the 20 cities in Maine with 3-bedroom data, Orono ranks #8 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 3-bedroom options near Orono?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 3-bedroom rents include Bangor ($1,780), Rockland ($1,350), Waterville ($1,288).