
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Scarborough, ME from $600 (41 Rentals)
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Foxcroft Apartments, LLC

North Village Apartments

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33 Saco St

Hayloft Apartments

Bessey Commons

Burnham Terrace Apartments

Bessey Crossing
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Burnham Brookside

Burnham Village Apartments

Burnham Village Apartments

Griffin Road Apartments

Coach Lantern Apartments, LLC

Olde English Village Apartments

8 Traynor St, Unit 11

8 Traynor St, Unit 4
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8 Traynor St, Unit 1

70 E Grand Ave, Unit 112

5 Boisvert St, Unit 105, Unit 105

Cloverleaf Apartments

Cascade Falls Apartments

60 Milliken Mills Rd

1 E Grand Ave, Unit 512, Unit 512

5 Birch Ln
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Apartments at Blue Spruce Farm

Autumn Woods Apartments

Waterside Apartments

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Latitude at South Portland

Redbank Village

Cortland Court Apartment Homes

West End Apartments

43 Main St
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Riverbrook Apartments

Woodbridge

967 Meadow Rd

20 Preble St

210 Beach St

2 Cardinal Ln

3 Thomas Dr

148 Breakwater Dr
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170 Cleaves St
Scarborough, ME Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Scarborough?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Scarborough Studio Apartments | $1,861 | $1,195 | $3,487 |
| Cheap Scarborough 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,311 | $1,500 | $2,979 |
| Cheap Scarborough 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,616 | $1,775 | $3,866 |
| Cheap Scarborough 3 Bedroom Apartments | $3,011 | $2,443 | $3,460 |
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Cheapest Available Scarborough Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Scarborough, ME is a Studio unit found at The Lofts @ 225 priced from $1,850. Olde English Village Apartments in the Stroudwater neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,895. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Scarborough apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lofts @ 225 | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,850 |
| Olde English Village Apartments | Two Bedroom Executive | 2BR,1BA | $1,895 |
| North Village Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,900 |
| Cloverleaf Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,900 |
| Foxcroft Apartments, LLC | Fennec | 2BR,1BA | $1,900 |
| Apartments at Blue Spruce Farm | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath BSF | 1BR,1BA | $2,150 |
| Waterside Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Waterside | 1BR,1BA | $2,150 |
| Autumn Woods Apartments | 1 Bedroom Autumn Woods | 1BR,1BA | $2,150 |
| Nonesuch River Apartments | One Bedroom-1A | 1BR,1BA | $2,212 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Scarborough, ME
As of April 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Scarborough area is the $2.18 price per square foot 3 Sherman Circle Model at 3 Sherman Circle in the starting from $2,690. The second greatest value Scarborough apartment is the THE EISENHOWER Model at Liberty Commons starting at $3,106 with a $2.76 price per square foot in the Stroudwater neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Scarborough apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Sherman Circle | 3 Sherman Circle | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.18 |
| Liberty Commons | THE EISENHOWER | 2BR,2BA | $2.76 |
| Foxcroft Apartments, LLC | Swift | 2BR,1.5BA | $2.05 |
| Olde English Village Apartments | Two Bedroom Executive | 2BR,1BA | $1.99 |
| The Beacon at Gateway Apartments | A3 (WITH DEN) The Bar Harbor | 1BR,1BA | $2.90 |
| 33 Saco St | 33 Saco St | 2BR,1BA | $2.47 |
| Redbank Village | The Willard | 2BR,1BA | $2.89 |
| Apartments at Blue Spruce Farm | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath BSF | 1BR,1BA | $2.91 |
| Waterside Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Waterside | 1BR,1BA | $2.91 |
| Autumn Woods Apartments | 1 Bedroom Autumn Woods | 1BR,1BA | $2.91 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Scarborough Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Scarborough?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Scarborough is at The Lofts @ 225 listed at $1,850.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Scarborough Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Scarborough Apartment is $2,150 at Apartments at Blue Spruce Farm.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Scarborough Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Scarborough is starting from $1,895 at Olde English Village Apartments.
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