Studio Apartment Rent in Orono, ME
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Orono, Maine as of July 2026. That's +31% lower than the citywide median of $1,625 and +13% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Orono
Compare Orono's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Maine
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Presque Isle | $780 |
| 2 | Rockland | $810 |
| 3 | Augusta | $860 |
| 4 | Auburn | $890 |
| 5 | Lewiston | $890 |
| 6 | Bath | $980 |
| 7 | Bangor | $1,010 |
| 8 | Old Town | $1,030 |
| 9 | Waterville | $1,063 |
| 10 | Sanford | $1,070 |
| 11 | Orono (this page) | $1,120 |
| 12 | Biddeford | $1,190 |
| 13 | Old Orchard Beach | $1,190 |
| 14 | Brunswick | $1,260 |
| 15 | Gorham | $1,280 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Maine
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Falmouth | $1,890 |
| 2 | Cape Elizabeth | $1,890 |
| 3 | Yarmouth | $1,590 |
| 4 | Scarborough | $1,580 |
| 5 | South Portland | $1,550 |
| 6 | Freeport | $1,490 |
| 7 | Kittery | $1,410 |
| 8 | Portland | $1,407 |
| 9 | Saco | $1,340 |
| 10 | Gorham | $1,280 |
| 11 | Brunswick | $1,260 |
| 12 | Old Orchard Beach | $1,190 |
| 13 | Biddeford | $1,190 |
| 14 | Orono (this page) | $1,120 |
| 15 | Sanford | $1,070 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Orono.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Orono |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangor, ME | 8 mi | $1,010 | $-110 (-10%) |
| Old Town, ME | 9.9 mi | $1,030 | $-90 (-8%) |
| Rockland, ME | 58.4 mi | $810 | $-310 (-28%) |
| Waterville, ME | 65.6 mi | $1,063 | $-57 (-5%) |
| Augusta, ME | 78.6 mi | $860 | $-260 (-23%) |
| Bath, ME | 101.7 mi | $980 | $-140 (-12%) |
| Brunswick, ME | 109 mi | $1,260 | +$140 (+13%) |
| Lewiston, ME | 113 mi | $890 | $-230 (-21%) |
| Freeport, ME | 117.5 mi | $1,490 | +$370 (+33%) |
| Auburn, ME | 117.9 mi | $890 | $-230 (-21%) |
| Yarmouth, ME | 123.5 mi | $1,590 | +$470 (+42%) |
| Falmouth, ME | 132.2 mi | $1,890 | +$770 (+69%) |
Studio rent in Orono — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Orono?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Orono, Maine is $1,120 per month. This is +31% below the citywide median of $1,625.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Orono?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $44,800 ($3,733/month gross), which works out to roughly $21.54/hour at a full-time job.
Is Orono expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Orono's studio median of $1,120 is +13% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 36th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Orono rank for studio rent in Maine?
Among the 24 cities in Maine with studio data, Orono ranks #11 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Orono?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Bangor ($1,010), Old Town ($1,030), Rockland ($810).