Cheap Apartments for Rent in Scarborough, ME from $800 (13 Rentals)

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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
Senior Living
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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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West End Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

West End Apartments

586 Westbrook StSouth Portland, ME 04106

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Scarborough, ME Local Guide

Cheapest Available Scarborough Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Scarborough, ME is a Studio unit found at The Lofts @ 225 priced from $1,695. North Village 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Lofts @ 225StudioStudio,1BA$1,695
North Village ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,900
Hackamore North ApartmentsCoburn1BR,1BA$1,985
Hackamore Place Apartments at the DownsWillard1BR,1BA$2,075
The ParkerKennebago1BR,1BA$2,135

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Scarborough, ME and Nearby

As of June 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Scarborough area is the $3.19 price per square foot The Crescent Model at Redbank Village in the in the Stroudwater neighborhood starting from $2,629. The second greatest value Scarborough apartment is the THE KENNEDY Model at Liberty Commons starting at $2,355 with a $2.91 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Redbank VillageThe Crescent3BR,1BA$3.19
Liberty CommonsTHE KENNEDY1BR,1BA$2.91
Hackamore Place Apartments at the DownsWillard1BR,1BA$2.87
Latitude at South PortlandA61BR,1BA$3.52
The ParkerKennebago1BR,1BA$3.93
Hackamore North ApartmentsCoburn1BR,1BA$3.84
North Village ApartmentsStudioStudio ,1BA$3.75
Furnished Studio-Portland - ScarboroughFurnished Studio-Portland - ScarboroughStudio ,1BA$12.00

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Getting Around Scarborough, ME

Walk Score®

32 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

45 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Scarborough Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Scarborough Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Scarborough Apartment is $1,985 at Hackamore North Apartments.

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 $2,170 at Redbank Village.

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Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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