Last updated on September 18, 2026

Average rent in
University of New England, ME

Median rent

Median rent in Scarborough

$1,850/mo

decreased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Scarborough is $1,850 per month as of September 2026. This is 3% below the national average rent, or $50 less per month.

$2.50

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Scarborough

90

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Scarborough rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in University of New England, ME

Average rent prices in Scarborough have decreased by 4% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in University of New England, ME

Rent prices in Scarborough vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Scarborough is $1,775, whereas a house costs $3,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Scarborough run $1,588 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,895.

Listings

Studio

$1,597

-

24%

1 bedroom

$1,595

-

9%

2 bedroom

$1,950

-

1%

3 bedroom

$2,500

-

16%

4 bedroom

$3,025

-

12%

Studio

Average rent

$1,597

Last year

24%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,595

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,950

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last year

16%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,025

Last year

12%

The table above reflects average rent prices in University of New England, ME, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

Discover rentals in University of New England, ME

174 E Grand Ave - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

Condo for rent in Old Orchard Beach

174 E Grand Ave, Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064

2 beds

2 baths

$1,395

44 Jefferson St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Biddeford

2BR/1.0BA

44 Jefferson St, Biddeford, ME 04005

2 beds

1 bath

$1,450

64-66 Green Street LLC - Photo 1 of 1

10h ago

8.5

Very good

64-66 Green Street LLC

66 Green St, Biddeford, ME 04005

1–3 beds

1 bath

$1,600–$2,400

86 Bacon St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Biddeford

2BR/1.0BA

86 Bacon St, Biddeford, ME 04005

2 beds

1 bath

$1,650

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Frequently asked questions for University of New England, ME

Quick answers to common questions about the Scarborough rental market.

How much is rent in Scarborough?

The average rent in Scarborough is $1,850 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Scarborough?

Average rent prices in Scarborough have decreased by 4% since last year.

How does Scarborough rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Scarborough is 3% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $50 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Scarborough?

To comfortably afford rent in Scarborough, you'd need to earn approximately $74,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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