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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Scarborough?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Cheap Scarborough Studio Apartments | $1,736 | $1,195 | $2,999 |
Cheap Scarborough 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,248 | $1,550 | $3,890 |
Cheap Scarborough 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,715 | $1,775 | $4,324 |
Cheap Scarborough 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,644 | $2,344 | $3,657 |
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Cheapest Available Scarborough Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Scarborough, ME is a Studio unit found at North Village Apartments priced from $1,900. Cloverleaf Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,900. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Scarborough apartments for rent:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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North Village Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,900 |
Cloverleaf Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,900 |
Island View | 1 Bedroom Island View | 1BR,1BA | $1,995 |
Carriage Walk Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Carriage | 1BR,1BA | $2,145 |
Redbank Village | The Willard | 2BR,1BA | $2,274 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Scarborough, ME
As of July 31, 2025 the best value apartment in the Scarborough area is the $2.09 price per square foot THE ROOSEVELT DELUXE Model at Liberty Commons in the in the Stroudwater neighborhood starting from $3,049. The second greatest value Scarborough apartment is the 120 Brackett St Model at 120 Brackett St, Unit 1 starting at $2,625 with a $2.02 price per square foot in the Riverton 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. |
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Liberty Commons | THE ROOSEVELT DELUXE | 3BR,2BA | $2.09 |
120 Brackett St, Unit 1 | 120 Brackett St | 3BR,1BA | $2.02 |
Hackamore Place Apartments | Cliff House | 2BR,1BA | $2.72 |
Hayloft Apartments | Pleasant Hill | 2BR,1BA | $2.72 |
Latitude at South Portland | C1 | 2BR,2BA | $5.03 |
Redbank Village | The Willard | 2BR,1BA | $2.99 |
Carriage Walk Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bath Carriage | 1BR,1BA | $2.88 |
Island View | 1 Bedroom Island View | 1BR,1BA | $2.70 |
North Village Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.75 |
Cloverleaf Apartments | Studio | Studio ,1BA | $3.82 |
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Walk Score®
32 / 100
Car-Dependent
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Bike Score®
45 / 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Minimal bike infrastructure
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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 North Village Apartments listed at $1,900.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Scarborough Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Scarborough Apartment is $1,995 at Island View.
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 $2,274 at Redbank Village.
What is the most affordable Scarborough Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Scarborough Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Redbank Village and starts from $2,344.
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