4+ Bedroom Apartment Rent in Orono, ME
Median asking rent for a 4+ bedroom apartment in Orono, Maine as of July 2026. That's +26% higher than the citywide median of $1,625 and +19% below the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520.
Income needed for a 4+ 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 4+ 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 4+ bedroom in Maine
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Presque Isle | $1,510 |
| 2 | Rockland | $1,650 |
| 3 | Augusta | $1,660 |
| 4 | Auburn | $1,820 |
| 5 | Lewiston | $1,820 |
| 6 | Bangor | $1,850 |
| 7 | Old Town | $1,910 |
| 8 | Orono (this page) | $2,040 |
| 9 | Sanford | $2,170 |
| 10 | Bath | $2,280 |
| 11 | Biddeford | $2,470 |
| 12 | Old Orchard Beach | $2,470 |
| 13 | Gorham | $2,560 |
| 14 | Saco | $2,710 |
| 15 | Brunswick | $2,810 |
Most expensive cities for a 4+ bedroom in Maine
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cape Elizabeth | $3,790 |
| 2 | Falmouth | $3,780 |
| 3 | Kittery | $3,460 |
| 4 | Yarmouth | $3,190 |
| 5 | Scarborough | $3,170 |
| 6 | South Portland | $3,100 |
| 7 | Freeport | $3,000 |
| 8 | Portland | $2,820 |
| 9 | Brunswick | $2,810 |
| 10 | Saco | $2,710 |
| 11 | Gorham | $2,560 |
| 12 | Old Orchard Beach | $2,470 |
| 13 | Biddeford | $2,470 |
| 14 | Bath | $2,280 |
| 15 | Sanford | $2,170 |
Nearby cities — 4+ bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 4+ bedroom rents than Orono.
| City | Distance | 4+ Bedroom rent | vs Orono |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangor, ME | 8 mi | $1,850 | $-190 (-9%) |
| Old Town, ME | 9.9 mi | $1,910 | $-130 (-6%) |
| Rockland, ME | 58.4 mi | $1,650 | $-390 (-19%) |
| Augusta, ME | 78.6 mi | $1,660 | $-380 (-19%) |
| Bath, ME | 101.7 mi | $2,280 | +$240 (+12%) |
| Brunswick, ME | 109 mi | $2,810 | +$770 (+38%) |
| Lewiston, ME | 113 mi | $1,820 | $-220 (-11%) |
| Freeport, ME | 117.5 mi | $3,000 | +$960 (+47%) |
| Auburn, ME | 117.9 mi | $1,820 | $-220 (-11%) |
| Yarmouth, ME | 123.5 mi | $3,190 | +$1,150 (+56%) |
| Falmouth, ME | 132.2 mi | $3,780 | +$1,740 (+85%) |
| Presque Isle, ME | 134.9 mi | $1,510 | $-530 (-26%) |
4+ Bedroom rent in Orono — common questions
How much is a 4+ bedroom apartment in Orono?
As of July 2026, the median 4+ bedroom apartment rent in Orono, Maine is $2,040 per month. This is +26% higher than the citywide median of $1,625.
What income do you need to afford a 4+ bedroom in Orono?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $81,600 ($6,800/month gross), which works out to roughly $39.23/hour at a full-time job.
Is Orono expensive for a 4+ bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Orono's 4+ bedroom median of $2,040 is +19% below the national 4+ bedroom median of $2,520. It ranks in the 30th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Orono rank for 4+ bedroom rent in Maine?
Among the 23 cities in Maine with 4+ bedroom data, Orono ranks #8 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 4+ bedroom options near Orono?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 4+ bedroom rents include Bangor ($1,850), Old Town ($1,910), Rockland ($1,650).