Cheap Apartments for Rent in Scarborough, ME from $800 (15 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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West End Apartments
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

West End Apartments

586 Westbrook StSouth Portland, ME 04106

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 Oakdale neighborhood priced from $1,730. Hackamore North Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,945. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Scarborough apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Redbank VillageThe Kennebunk1BR,1BA$1,730
Hackamore North ApartmentsCoburn1BR,1BA$1,945
The ParkerCoburn1BR,1BA$1,985
Hayloft ApartmentsHiggins1BR,1BA$2,005
Carriage Walk Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath Carriage1BR,1BA$2,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Scarborough, ME and Nearby

As of April 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Scarborough area is the $2.81 price per square foot 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Carriage Model at Carriage Walk Apartments in the starting from $2,545. The second greatest value Scarborough apartment is the THE KENNEDY Model at Liberty Commons starting at $2,145 with a $2.65 price per square foot in the Oakdale 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.
Carriage Walk Apartments2 Bedroom 1 Bath Carriage2BR,1BA$2.81
Liberty CommonsTHE KENNEDY1BR,1BA$2.65
Nonesuch River ApartmentsTwo Bedroom-12BR,2BA$2.95
North Village ApartmentsOne Bed1BR,1BA$2.93
Carrier Woods Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath Carrier1BR,1BA$2.80
Hackamore Place Apartments at the DownsWillard1BR,1BA$2.87
Hayloft ApartmentsHiggins1BR,1BA$2.83
Latitude at South PortlandA11BR,1BA$3.35
The Beacon at Gateway ApartmentsS1 The KennebunkStudio ,1BA$3.26
Redbank VillageThe Kennebunk1BR,1BA$3.23

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Getting Around Scarborough, ME

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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

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Scarborough?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Scarborough is at The Beacon at Gateway Apartments listed at $2,100.

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

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Scarborough Apartment is $1,730 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 $2,250 at Nonesuch River Apartments.

Expert Rental Resources

Helpful Apartment Articles, How-To's and Tips

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