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Orono, ME Local Guide

Cheapest Available Orono Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Orono, ME is a 1 Bed unit found at Stillwater Village Apartments priced from $1,400. Cedarwoods Apartments in the Downtown Bangor neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,400. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Orono apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Stillwater Village Apartments1x1 6501BR,1BA$1,400
Cedarwoods Apartments2 Bedroom (units 65-88)2BR,1BA$1,400
95 Park Street ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,675
Old County EstatesApartment2BR,1BA$1,695
Orono Lofts1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,850

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Orono, ME

As of July 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Orono area is the $1.50 price per square foot 406 4th St Model at 406 4th St, Unit 406B in the starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Orono apartment is the 3 Bedroom, 3 Bath Model at The Reserve at Orono starting at $749 with a $0.62 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.
406 4th St, Unit 406B406 4th St3BR,2BA$1.50
The Reserve at Orono3 Bedroom, 3 Bath3BR,3BA$0.62
553 Main St, Unit A553 Main St3BR,1BA$1.63
138 Church Rd, Unit 1138 Church Rd3BR,1BA$2.09
Orchard Trails4x24BR,2BA$0.62
Old County EstatesApartment2BR,1.5BA$1.54
622 Main St, Unit 2622 Main St3BR,1BA$1.70
95 Park Street ApartmentsTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.97
Cedarwoods Apartments2 Bedroom (units 65-88)2BR,1BA$1.75
902 Stillwater Ave, Unit 902A902 Stillwater Ave2BR,1BA$1.56

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Orono

What type of rentals are currently available in Orono?

There are currently 49 Apartments for Rent in Orono, ME with pricing that ranges from $689 to $3,000. There are also 60 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Orono ranging from $900 to $23,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Orono?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Orono ranges from $900 to $23,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,252.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Orono?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Orono range from $1,600 to $2,400, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,500 to $2,600. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,100 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $689.

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