Private Student Housing

 

Less Than 5 Minutes
from Campus!

My name is Doug, and my wife is Fran. We own and maintain Apple Tree Apartments. All the places are in Orono and are less than two miles from the University. They are all CLEAN, COMFORTABLE, AND QUIET. We want you to have an enjoyable living experience.

 

“Doug and Fran are great landlords, thoughtful and attentive to renter’s needs.  I feel appreciated and welcomed.  I recommend future students to reach out and rent from Apple Tree”

Liz, Microbiology grad student

“Fran and Doug are the most responsive and attentive landlords I’ve ever had. I highly recommend renting with them.”

 

Apple Tree Units

Find the right unit for you! TEXT or apply online today to secure your rental for the 2025/2026 school year!

  • All the units have washers and dryers, either in the unit or in the building. Driveway parking and heating included. Electric included in most units.

    All units are on the bus route except the 11 Pierce Street Units.

  • All leases begin on June 1 and run until May 25th.

  • All units are both none smoking and pet free.

  • Security deposit and first month’s rent are due upon signing a lease.

  • Hi, my name is Doug. My wife, Fran, and I own and operate Apple Tree Apartments in Orono. We love what we do and especially love to rent to students. We tell everyone that first and foremost we want to see you be happy and have a great place to live. Our places are really pretty nice. We would not rent you someplace we would not live ourselves. We have three sons. Two graduated from U Maine and the third attends Husson University. All of the places are 2 miles or less from the school, some are within walking distance. Our apartments are clean, comfortable, and quiet. Please check us out.

    Making Living the Way It Should Be
    — Doug and Fran Palmeter

Contact Us!

If you have questions about our units, status of your application, or anything at all, send us a message. We would love to hear from you. — For maintenance related questions TEXT or call: (207) 974-6100.

To apply for an available unit CLICK HERE to fill out our FREE online application.