Cheap Homes for Rent near Scarborough, ME from $1,300 (19 Rentals)

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property at 174 E Grand Ave

$1,395 - $1,795

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Sep 8

174 E Grand Ave

Old Orchard BeachME04064

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property at 189 E Grand Ave

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Sep 1

189 E Grand Ave, Unit 304

189 E Grand Ave
Old Orchard BeachME04064
property at 77 Gary L Maietta Pky

$1,800

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$1,800

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$1,800

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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$1,950

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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Scarborough, ME Local Guide

Cheapest Available Scarborough Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Scarborough, ME is a 1 Bed unit found at Redbank Village in the South Portland neighborhood priced from $1,845. Olde English Village Apartments in the South Portland 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
Redbank VillageThe Kennebunk1BR,1BA$1,845
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

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Scarborough, ME and Nearby

As of August 03, 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 Swift Model at Foxcroft Apartments, LLC starting at $1,950 with a $2.05 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
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
9 Whitehall Ave, Unit 29 Whitehall Ave2BR,1BA$3.06
Liberty CommonsTHE KENNEDY1BR,1BA$2.75
Carriage Walk Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath Carriage1BR,1BA$3.12
Autumn Woods Apartments1 Bedroom Autumn Woods1BR,1BA$2.97
Apartments at Blue Spruce Farm1 Bedroom 1 Bath BSF1BR,1BA$2.97

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Frequently Asked Questions about Scarborough

What type of rentals are currently available in Scarborough?

There are currently 98 Apartments for Rent in Scarborough, ME with pricing that ranges from $1,195 to $4,032. There are also 62 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Scarborough ranging from $1,395 to $14,500.

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 $1,395 to $14,500 with an average monthly rent of $3,213.

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

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Apartment Occupancy Rates: Renter Attraction vs Renter Retention

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