Cheap Apartments for Rent in Orono, ME from $600 (45 Rentals)

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117 Park St, Unit #2
$1,450
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$1,450
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117 Park St, Unit #2

117 Park StOrono, ME 04473
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25 Austin Dr

25 Austin DrOrono, ME 04473
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property at 66 Second St

$600

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4 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 14

66 Second St

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property at 24 Merrimac St

$985

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$985
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$985

1 Bedroom, 3 Bath Home for Rent

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24 Merrimac St

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property at 13 Clinton St

$1,200

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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13 Clinton St

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property at 64 Second St

$1,200

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$1,200
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64 Second St, Unit #1

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276 Essex St, Unit 2
$1,400
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$1,400
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276 Essex St, Unit 2

276 Essex StBangor, ME 04401
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property at 24 Pleasant St

$1,600 - $1,850

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$1,600 - $1,850
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 1

24 Pleasant St

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Cheapest Available Orono Apartments for Rent

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cedarwoods Apartments2 Bedroom (units 65-88)2BR,1BA$1,375

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Orono, ME

As of June 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Orono area is the $1.12 price per square foot Renovated Model at The Block in the starting from $1,680. The second greatest value Orono apartment is the 3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Model at The Reserve at Orono starting at $729 with a $0.61 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Orono apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The BlockRenovated2BR,1BA$1.12
The Reserve at Orono3 Bedroom, 3 Bath3BR,3BA$0.61
Orchard Trails4x24BR,2BA$0.62
Old County EstatesApartment2BR,1.5BA$1.54
166 Essex St, Unit A166 Essex St2BR,1BA$1.35
163 Broadway, Unit 2163 Broadway2BR,1BA$1.94
95 Park Street ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.94
117 Park St, Unit Unit #2117 Park St2BR,1BA$1.71
Cedarwoods Apartments2 Bedroom (units 89-112)2BR,1BA$1.75
276 Essex St, Unit 2276 Essex St2BR,1BA$1.75

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Orono Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Orono Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Orono Apartment is $1,700 at 74 Mill St.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Orono Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Orono is starting from $1,375 at Cedarwoods Apartments.

What is the most affordable Orono Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Orono Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at 74 Mill St and starts from $2,650.

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