Cheap Apartments for Rent in Scarborough, ME from $600 (41 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
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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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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 6

1 E Grand Ave, Unit 512, Unit 512

1 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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property at 210 Beach St

$2,100

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210 Beach St

SacoME04072

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Scarborough, ME Local Guide

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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Lofts @ 225StudioStudio,1BA$1,850
Olde English Village ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Executive2BR,1BA$1,895
North Village ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,900
Cloverleaf ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,900
Foxcroft Apartments, LLCFennec2BR,1BA$1,900
Apartments at Blue Spruce Farm1 Bedroom 1 Bath BSF1BR,1BA$2,150
Waterside Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath Waterside1BR,1BA$2,150
Autumn Woods Apartments1 Bedroom Autumn Woods1BR,1BA$2,150
Nonesuch River ApartmentsOne Bedroom-1A1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
3 Sherman Circle3 Sherman Circle2BR,2.5BA$2.18
Liberty CommonsTHE EISENHOWER2BR,2BA$2.76
Foxcroft Apartments, LLCSwift2BR,1.5BA$2.05
Olde English Village ApartmentsTwo Bedroom Executive2BR,1BA$1.99
The Beacon at Gateway ApartmentsA3 (WITH DEN) The Bar Harbor1BR,1BA$2.90
33 Saco St33 Saco St2BR,1BA$2.47
Redbank VillageThe Willard2BR,1BA$2.89
Apartments at Blue Spruce Farm1 Bedroom 1 Bath BSF1BR,1BA$2.91
Waterside Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath Waterside1BR,1BA$2.91
Autumn Woods Apartments1 Bedroom Autumn Woods1BR,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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