4+ Bedroom Apartment Rent in Orono, ME
Median asking rent for a 4+ bedroom apartment in Orono, Maine as of October 2026. That's +30% lower than the citywide median of $2,900 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
Most expensive cities for a 4+ bedroom in Maine
| # | City | 4+ Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kittery | $3,460 |
| 2 | Yarmouth | $3,190 |
| 3 | Scarborough | $3,170 |
| 4 | South Portland | $3,100 |
| 5 | Freeport | $3,000 |
| 6 | Portland | $2,820 |
| 7 | Brunswick | $2,810 |
| 8 | Saco | $2,710 |
| 9 | Gorham | $2,560 |
| 10 | Old Orchard Beach | $2,470 |
| 11 | Biddeford | $2,470 |
| 12 | Bath | $2,280 |
| 13 | Sanford | $2,170 |
| 14 | Orono (this page) | $2,040 |
| 15 | Bangor | $1,850 |
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%) |
| 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%) |
| Portland, ME | 135.3 mi | $2,820 | +$780 (+38%) |
| South Portland, ME | 137.3 mi | $3,100 | +$1,060 (+52%) |
| Scarborough, ME | 143.4 mi | $3,170 | +$1,130 (+55%) |
4+ Bedroom rent in Orono — common questions
How much is a 4+ bedroom apartment in Orono?
As of October 2026, the median 4+ bedroom apartment rent in Orono, Maine is $2,040 per month. This is +30% below the citywide median of $2,900.
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 19 cities in Maine with 4+ bedroom data, Orono ranks #6 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), Rockland ($1,650), Augusta ($1,660).