Apartments For Rent in Scarborough, ME

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Apartments For Rent Near Scarborough, ME

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What Locals Say about Scarborough

  • Trulia User
    "I have lived in this neighborhood for five years and find that the neighbors are very friendly, lots of kids of all ages, and the greatest Halloween party in town. The location is excellent, 10 minutes to downtown Portland and the airport or train/bus station."
  • Sstory1
    "People don't let their dogs run free. I see a number of people walking their dogs and they do clean up after them!"
  • Anonymous
    "Scarborough has an overall good school system, some known bullying to be aware of…ask about this if considering the school."
  • Jlb0777
    "This area is growing fast and bringing in a lot of foreigners and the school systems are growing to fast"
  • Brittany
    "I live in my Grammies house. It’s a great area but very busy road no bike riding and no trick or treaters"
  • Mark J.
    "Good place to live but pricey home costs. Property Tax is also very high compared to other places in Greater Portland. But schools are good"
  • Harmony J. L.
    "Love it. Peaceful and clean. I love the private low key vibe here and wished I could afford to live here long term. "
  • Presag2
    "Dog owners should love it , lots of land and woods , no issues , safe and well maintained. The real estate is a bit over priced in my opinion "
  • Sandy
    "There is a ball field down the street. We are very close to a number of beaches in the area. It is a great place for families. It is very safe living here."
  • Sandy
    "There are many families in the neighborhood. There are a number of beaches close by and a park to play baseball in. We have been in this area and raise three children here since 1981 and we hope to continue living here."
  • Jesse
    "amazing place to live. great for kids, close to everything. wouldn't move away from here, especially with kids in the school system. great school with involved parents. "
  • Jronan88
    "Love the neighborhood and the people in the area. It’s a nice place to live and not too far from the city."
  • Pam B.
    "The homes all have porches and it is not unusual to have neighbors hop from porch to porch to visit. We wave to each other in this neighborhood. Great neighborhood for dog walking. Steps from the Scarborough Marsh Eastern Trail "
  • Rhonda J.
    "I live in the area. It is safe and convenient to everything. Just steps away from the Eastern Trail, Scarborough Marsh, Scarborough Municipal Center and the School Complex. Less than 5 minutes from grocery shopping, medical complex, several beaches, the Maine Mall and the Portland Jetport. It is also very easy access to the Maine Turnpike and Interstate 295. Less than 10 minutes to the Old Port!"
  • Marie C.
    "I lived on Pine Point road and loved it in summer as well as winter. Eastern trail & marshes with wildlife was fabulous."
  • Marie C.
    "Great area, very close to beach, walk to Bailey's Clam , ice cream stand. Kinds can walk to ball park. Loved it here!"

Average Rent Trends in Scarborough, ME

Rent in Scarborough, ME varies by number of bedrooms and home type. Use these charts to quickly see how rent changes.
Average rent increased in Jun 2026 compared to the previous month. Rent previously peaked in Jul 2025.
MonthAverage rent
Jul 2025$2,695
Aug 2025$2,495
Sep 2025$2,500
Oct 2025$2,500
Nov 2025$2,400
Dec 2025$2,500
Jan 2026$2,685
Feb 2026$2,500
Mar 2026$2,500
Apr 2026$2,522
May 2026$2,650
Jun 2026$2,800
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Average Rent By Bedroom and Home Type

In June 2026, Apartments and Condos were the most affordable home type to rent compared with Houses.
1 bed2 beds3 beds4 bedsAll
All home types$2,378$2,761$3,463$4,500$2,758
Apartments and Condos$2,000$2,600$2,750—$2,545
Houses$2,400$2,760$4,433$4,500$4,033

Frequently Asked Questions about Rentals in Scarborough, ME

  • What is the average rent of an apartment in Scarborough, ME?
    The average rent of an apartment in Scarborough, ME is $2,544 per month. This is about 30% higher than the national average.
  • What is the average rent of a house in Scarborough, ME?
    The average rent of a house in Scarborough, ME is $4,033 per month. This is about 107% higher than the national average.
  • When is the average rent cheapest in Scarborough, ME?
    In the last year, the average rent in Scarborough, ME was lowest in Apr 2025 when it was $2,387 per month.
  • When is the average rent most expensive in Scarborough, ME?
    In the last year, the average rent in Scarborough, ME was highest in Jul 2025 when it was $2,695 per month.
  • How does the rent of a 1 bedroom apartment compare to a studio apartment in Scarborough, ME?
    The average rent of a 1 bedroom apartment in Scarborough, ME is $2,378 per month. That is about $137 more than the cost of a studio apartment.
  • How many available rental listings are in Scarborough, ME?
    There are 31 available rental listings in Scarborough, ME.
  • What are some zip codes in Scarborough, ME?
    Scarborough, ME includes zip codes such as: 04074, 04070.
  • What are some cities near Scarborough, ME?
    Some nearby cities include: South Portland, Old Orchard Beach, Saco, Cape Elizabeth, Westbrook. These cities may have more rental options to explore.