Last updated on November 2, 2026

Average rent in
University of New England, ME

Median rent

Median rent in Scarborough

$1,800/mo

decreased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in Scarborough is $1,800 per month as of October 2026. This is 5% below the national average rent, or $100 less per month.

$2.86

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Scarborough

90

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Scarborough rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%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 10% 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 $1,800, whereas a house costs $2,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Scarborough run $1,600 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,950.

Listings

Studio

$1,450

-

21%

1 bedroom

$1,600

-

26%

2 bedroom

$1,995

-

21%

3 bedroom

$2,500

-

5%

4 bedroom

$2,643

-

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,450

Last year

21%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last year

26%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,995

Last year

21%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,500

Last year

5%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,643

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 East Grand Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.4

Very good

174 East Grand Avenue

174 E Grand Ave, Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064

1 bed

1 bath

$1,195

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
64-66 Green Street LLC - Photo 1 of 1

4h ago

8.8

Very good

64-66 Green Street LLC

66 Green St, Biddeford, ME 04005

1–3 beds

1 bath

$1,400–$2,100

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
78 South Street LLC - Photo 1 of 1

5h ago

8.6

Very good

78 South Street LLC

78 South St, Biddeford, ME 04005

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,425–$1,800

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Camp Comfort Ave - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.1

Very good

Camp Comfort Ave

6 Camp Comfort Ave, Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064

Studio–2 beds

1–2 baths

$1,500–$2,300

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $1,800 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Scarborough?

Average rent prices in Scarborough have decreased by 10% since last year.

How does Scarborough rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Scarborough is 5% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $100 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 $72,000/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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