1 Bedroom Apartments for Rent in Scarborough, ME (57 Rentals)

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38 Snow Rd

ScarboroughME04074
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Bessey Crossing
1 Bedroom Apartments

Bessey Crossing

4 Bessey School DrScarborough, ME 04074
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3 Gateway Blvd
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3 Gateway Blvd

3 Gateway BlvdScarborough, ME 04074
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4 Gateway Blvd
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4 Gateway Blvd

4 Gateway BlvdScarborough, ME 04074
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7 Pearl St
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7 Pearl St

7 Pearl StScarborough, ME 04074
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Bessey Commons
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Bessey Commons

1 Bessey School DrScarborough, ME 04074
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Burnham Brookside
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Burnham Brookside

7 Sherman CirScarborough, ME 04074
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Griffin Road Apartments
1 Bedroom Apartments

Griffin Road Apartments

5 Griffin RdScarborough, ME 04074
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Village Commons
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Village Commons

9 Fairfield RdScarborough, ME 04074
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Uplands at the Downs
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Uplands at the Downs

30 Scarborough Downs RdScarborough, ME 04074
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5 Sunset Dr, Unit 3

5 Sunset Dr
Old Orchard BeachME04064

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34 Birch St

BiddefordME04005
property at 129 Main St

129 Main St

BiddefordME04005
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51 Bowdoin Ave
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51 Bowdoin Ave

51 Bowdoin AveSouth Portland, ME 04106
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11 New Gorham Rd
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11 New Gorham Rd

11 New Gorham RdWestbrook, ME 04092
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26 Starboard Dr
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26 Starboard Dr

26 Starboard DrCape Elizabeth, ME 04107
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611 Main St
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611 Main St

611 Main StSouth Portland, ME 04106

Scarborough, ME Local Guide

Largest Available Scarborough 1 Bedroom Apartments

The largest available 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Scarborough, ME is found at The Beacon at Gateway Apartments and is 909 square feet priced from $2,399. Liberty Commons in the Stroudwater neighborhood has the second largest 1 Bedroom, which is sized at 810 square feet and currently listed start at $1,930. Here is today’s list of the largest available 1 Bedroom units in Scarborough:

Apartment ListingModel NameSquare FootagePriced From
The Beacon at Gateway ApartmentsA3 (WITH DEN) The Bar Harbor909 Sq Ft$2,399
Liberty CommonsTHE KENNEDY810 Sq Ft$1,930
Nonesuch River ApartmentsOne Bedroom-1A764 Sq Ft$1,924
Carrier Woods Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath Carrier748 Sq Ft$2,150
Apartments at Blue Spruce Farm1 Bedroom 1 Bath BSF738 Sq Ft$2,095
Waterside Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath Waterside738 Sq Ft$2,195
Island View1 Bedroom Island View738 Sq Ft$2,195
North Village ApartmentsOne Bed698 Sq Ft$2,200

Cheapest Available Scarborough 1 Bedroom Apartments

As of November 27, 2025 the lowest priced 1 Bedroom apartment unit in Scarborough, ME is the The Kennebunk Model starting from $1,540 at Redbank Village in the Stroudwater neighborhood. The second most affordable Scarborough 1 Bedroom is the One Bedroom-1A Model at Nonesuch River Apartments starting at $1,924 . The average price for all 1 Bedroom apartments in Scarborough is currently $2,154. Here is today’s list of the cheapest available 1 Bedroom options in Scarborough:

Apartment ListingModel NamePriced From
Redbank VillageThe Kennebunk$1,540
Nonesuch River ApartmentsOne Bedroom-1A$1,924
Liberty CommonsTHE KENNEDY$1,930
Apartments at Blue Spruce Farm1 Bedroom 1 Bath BSF$2,095
The Beacon at Gateway ApartmentsA0 The York$2,099
Cloverleaf ApartmentsOne Bedroom$2,150
Carrier Woods Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath Carrier$2,150
Island View1 Bedroom Island View$2,195

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Getting Around Scarborough, ME

Walk Score®

32 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

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45 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about 1 Bedroom Scarborough Apartments

What is the Cheapest apartment in Scarborough with 1 Bedroom?

Currently the most affordable 1 Bedroom in Scarborough is at Redbank Village listed at $1,540.

How much is the average rent for a 1 Bedroom Scarborough Apartment?

The average rent for a 1 Bedroom Apartment in Scarborough is $2,154.

What is the largest available 1 Bedroom Scarborough Apartment for rent?

Today's apartment with the most square footage in Scarborough is a 909 square feet unit starting from $2,399 at The Beacon at Gateway Apartments.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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Apartment Common Area Rules: What Renters Need to Know

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

Everything is a negotiation in real estate! 

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The Rental Move-In Inspection Checklist: A Guide for Renters

Written by: Trey Huguley

The move-in inspection checklist is a crucial tool for both tenants and landlords. This checklist, provided by the team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com, helps document the condition of an apartment at the time of move-in.

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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

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