Cheap Homes for Rent in Scarborough, ME from $1,150 (13 Rentals)

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property at 1 Walnut St
$1,150 - $1,350

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Base Rent$1,150 - $1,350

Total Monthly Price$1,150 - $1,350
Studio To 1 Bedroom Condos for Rent
Available Oct 1
Furnished

1 Walnut St

Old Orchard BeachME04064
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property at 10 Friend St
$1,600
1 Bedroom Rentals
Available Now

10 Friend St

KennebunkME04043

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property at 280 State St
$1,630

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Base Rent$1,630

Total Monthly Price$1,630
Studio, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Now
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280 State St, Unit 2

280 State St
PortlandME04101
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property at 3 Durocher Ave
$1,700

Total Monthly Price

Base Rent$1,700

Total Monthly Price$1,700
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent
Available Oct 1
Furnished

3 Durocher Ave

Old Orchard BeachME04064
property at 189 E Grand Ave
$1,800

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Base Rent$1,800

Total Monthly Price$1,800
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent
Available Oct 1
Furnished

189 E Grand Ave, Unit 304

189 E Grand Ave
Old Orchard BeachME04064

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property at 757 Main St
$1,850 - $2,250
2 Bedroom Rentals
Available Sep 19

757 Main St

South PortlandME04106

Scarborough, ME Local Guide

Best Value Homes for Rent in Scarborough, ME

As of September 17, 2026 the best value rental home in the Scarborough area is the $1.78 price per square foot 39 Blue Spruce Farm Rd Model at 39 Blue Spruce Farm Rd in the Cumberland Mills neighborhood starting from $4,500. The second greatest value Scarborough rental home is the 1 E Grand Ave Model at 1 E Grand Ave in the York County neighborhood starting at $2,400 with a $1.78 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Scarborough homes based on price per square foot:

Home ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
39 Blue Spruce Farm Rd39 Blue Spruce Farm Rd5BR, 3.5BA$1.78
1 E Grand Ave1 E Grand Ave2BR, 2BA$1.78
82 Cascade Rd, Unit 1682 Cascade Rd2BR, 1.5BA$1.62
1 Cleaves St, Unit 6071 Cleaves St2BR, 2BA$1.92
34 Mill Commons Dr, Unit 11434 Mill Commons Dr2BR, 1.5BA$2.57
280 State St, Unit 2280 State StStudio, 1BA$5.82

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Frequently Asked Questions about Scarborough

What type of rentals are currently available in Scarborough?

There are currently 102 Apartments for Rent in Scarborough, ME with pricing that ranges from $1,195 to $3,791. There are also 66 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Scarborough ranging from $1,150 to $6,500.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Scarborough?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Scarborough ranges from $1,150 to $6,500 with an average monthly rent of $2,714.

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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