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Old Orchard Beach, ME

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One of Maine’s premier beachfront towns

Beach Resort Family-Friendly Coastal Entertainment

Located along Saco Bay, Old Orchard Beach is a small coastal town. Filled with beachside homes, campgrounds, lush parks, scenic shorelines, and family-friendly activities, the community embraces a laid-back, resort-like lifestyle.

Spend a day on the green at the Dunegrass Golf Club or enjoy a classic day on the boardwalk at the Old Orchard Beach Pier. Families and friends flock to waterfront Palace Playland for its huge arcade, ferris wheel, roller coaster, carousel, and more. Less than a block over from the pier, you’ll have access to tons of eateries along Old Orchard Street serving up casual fare from flavorful poutine to classic Maine lobster rolls. You’ll find even more options for entertainment with several waterparks, movie theaters, and hiking trails nearby. Consistently voted one of the best beaches in Maine, Old Orchard truly has something for everyone and it’s not hard to see why you should rent your next apartment here!

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Old Orchard Beach, ME is $573 for one bedroom, and $1,708 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Old Orchard Beach has increased by 1.7% in the past year.

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Transportation

54

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

57

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Loranger Middle School

Public

Grades 3-8

279 Students

2
out of 10

Jameson Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-2

184 Students

Rating Unavailable

Jameson Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-3

Rating Unavailable

Loranger Middle School

Public

Grades 4-8

Rating Unavailable

Loranger Middle School

Public

Grades 3-8

279 Students

2
out of 10

Loranger Middle School

Public

Grades 4-8

Rating Unavailable

Old Orchard Beach High School

Public

Grades 9-12

203 Students

4
out of 10

Old Orchard Beach High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Rating Unavailable

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Ferry Beach State Park
  • Scarborough Marsh Audubon Center
  • Harris Farm
  • Pumpkin Valley Farm
  • Crescent Beach State Park

Airports

  • Portland International Jetport

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.