Cheap Apartments for Rent in Scarborough, ME from $600 (51 Rentals)

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property at 70 E Grand Ave

$2,200

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$2,200
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$2,200

4 Bedroom, 2 Bath Home for Rent

Available Sep 7

70 E Grand Ave

ScarboroughME04074
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Bessey Commons
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Bessey Commons

1 Bessey School DrScarborough, ME 04074
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Bessey Crossing
1 Bedroom Apartments

Bessey Crossing

4 Bessey School DrScarborough, ME 04074
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Burnham Brookside
1 Bedroom Apartments

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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Renters Insurance 101: What It Is, What It Covers, and Why You Need It

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65 E Grand Ave, Unit 104
$1,525
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$1,525
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Studio Apartment Available Sep 1

65 E Grand Ave, Unit 104

65 E Grand AveOld Orchard Beach, ME 04064
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property at 77 Gary L Maietta Pky

$1,800

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$1,800
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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 14

77 Gary L Maietta Pky, Unit 105

77 Gary L Maietta Pky
South PortlandME04106
property at 205 E Grand Ave

$1,950

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$1,950
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2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

205 E Grand Ave, Unit 4A

205 E Grand Ave
Old Orchard BeachME04064

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West End Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

West End Apartments

586 Westbrook StSouth Portland, ME 04106

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Riverbrook Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Riverbrook Apartments

30 Lydia LnSouth Portland, ME 04106
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Woodbridge
2 Bedroom Apartments

Woodbridge

125 Portland AveOld Orchard Beach, ME 04064
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Your Guide to Co-Signers: The Risks, Rewards, and Everything in Between

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Scarborough, ME Local Guide

Cheapest Available Scarborough Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Scarborough, ME is a 2 Beds unit found at Olde English Village Apartments in the South Portland neighborhood priced from $1,895. Foxcroft Apartments, LLC has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,900. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Scarborough apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Olde English Village ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Executive2BR,1BA$1,895
Foxcroft Apartments, LLCFennec2BR,1BA$1,900
Cloverleaf ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,900
North Village ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,950
Redbank VillageThe Kennebunk1BR,1BA$1,975
Carriage Walk Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath Carriage1BR,1BA$2,145
Apartments at Blue Spruce Farm1 Bedroom 1 Bath BSF1BR,1BA$2,195
Autumn Woods Apartments1 Bedroom Autumn Woods1BR,1BA$2,195
Liberty CommonsTHE KENNEDY1BR,1BA$2,225

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Scarborough, ME

As of July 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Scarborough area is the $2.80 price per square foot 43 Southwell Ave Model at 43 Southwell Ave, Unit 43 Southwell in the in the South Portland neighborhood starting from $2,800. The second greatest value Scarborough apartment is the Pinept Model at Hayloft Apartments starting at $2,795 with a $2.83 price per square foot . Here is today’s list of the best values for Scarborough apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
43 Southwell Ave, Unit 43 Southwell43 Southwell Ave3BR,1BA$2.80
Hayloft ApartmentsPinept2BR,1BA$2.83
Foxcroft Apartments, LLCSwift2BR,1.5BA$2.05
Olde English Village ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Executive2BR,1BA$1.99
Waterside Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath Waterside2BR,1BA$2.63
Island View2 Bedroom Island View2BR,1BA$2.63
Liberty CommonsTHE KENNEDY1BR,1BA$2.75
Carriage Walk Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath Carriage1BR,1BA$2.88
Autumn Woods Apartments1 Bedroom Autumn Woods1BR,1BA$2.97
Apartments at Blue Spruce Farm1 Bedroom 1 Bath BSF1BR,1BA$2.97

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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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 Cloverleaf 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 $1,975 at Redbank Village.

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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