Cheap Apartments for Rent in Orono, ME from $900 (17 Rentals)

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Orono, ME Local Guide

Cheapest Available Orono Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Cedarwoods Apartments2 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Reserve at Orono3 Bedroom, 3 Bath3BR,3BA$0.72
160 Birch St, Unit Sunny,warm160 Birch St2BR,1.5BA$1.50
1043 Stillwater Ave, Unit 1043 Stillwater Ave Apt 21043 Stillwater Ave3BR,1BA$1.62
82 4th St, Unit 282 4th St1BR,1BA$1.50
170 Stillwater Ave, Unit 2170 Stillwater Ave1BR,1BA$1.50
14 Willow St, Unit 214 Willow St2BR,1BA$1.40
291 Brunswick St, Unit 2291 Brunswick St1BR,1BA$1.80
351 Broadway, Unit 351 Broadway351 Broadway2BR,1BA$1.80
6 Cassidy Ln, Unit A6 Cassidy Ln3BR,1BA$2.20
Cedarwoods Apartments2 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

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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