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378 Hammond St

Bradford Commons
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15 Academy St, Unit A6
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25 Morton Ave

11 Central St

65 Bosworth St, Unit 1
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699-701 Main St
Orono, ME Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Orono?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Orono Studio Apartments | $1,025 | $950 | $1,100 |
Orono 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,384 | $1,060 | $2,000 |
Orono 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,093 | $980 | $10,000+ |
Orono 3 Bedroom Apartments | $7,527 | $1,425 | $10,000+ |
Orono 4 Bedroom Apartments | $2,550 | $2,150 | $3,000 |
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Cheapest Available Orono Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Cedarwoods Apartments | 2 Bedroom (units 9-64) | 2BR,1BA | $1,350 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Orono, ME and Nearby
As of June 08, 2025 the best value apartment in the Orono area is the $0.72 price per square foot 3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Model at The Reserve at Orono in the starting from $859. The second greatest value Orono apartment is the 160 Birch St Model at 160 Birch St, Unit Sunny,warm starting at $1,800 with a $1.50 price per square foot in the Downtown Bangor neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Orono apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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The Reserve at Orono | 3 Bedroom, 3 Bath | 3BR,3BA | $0.72 |
160 Birch St, Unit Sunny,warm | 160 Birch St | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.50 |
1043 Stillwater Ave, Unit 1043 Stillwater Ave Apt 2 | 1043 Stillwater Ave | 3BR,1BA | $1.62 |
82 4th St, Unit 2 | 82 4th St | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
170 Stillwater Ave, Unit 2 | 170 Stillwater Ave | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
14 Willow St, Unit 2 | 14 Willow St | 2BR,1BA | $1.40 |
291 Brunswick St, Unit 2 | 291 Brunswick St | 1BR,1BA | $1.80 |
351 Broadway, Unit 351 Broadway | 351 Broadway | 2BR,1BA | $1.80 |
6 Cassidy Ln, Unit A | 6 Cassidy Ln | 3BR,1BA | $2.20 |
Cedarwoods Apartments | 2 Bedroom (units 89-112) | 2BR,1BA | $1.75 |
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Getting Around Orono, ME
Walk Score®
32 / 100
Car-Dependent
Most errands require a car
Bike Score®
38 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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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 $2,000 at Tower 99.
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 $1,350 at Cedarwoods Apartments.
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