Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 1, 2026
Average rent in
Scarborough, ME
Average rent in
Last updated on July 1, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Scarborough
$1,900/mo
24%vs previous year
The average rent in Scarborough is $1,900 per month as of June 2026. This is 3% below the national average rent, or $50 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Scarborough
16
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Scarborough rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Scarborough, ME
Average rent prices in Scarborough have increased by 11% over the last month and have decreased by 24% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Scarborough, ME
Rent prices in Scarborough vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Scarborough is $1,700, whereas a house costs $3,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Scarborough run $1,645 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,300.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,250 | 12% | 53% | |
1 bedroom | $1,500 |  1% | 12% | |
2 bedroom | $2,672 | 4% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $2,599 | 7% | - | |
4 bedroom | $4,000 | 18% | 1% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Scarborough, ME.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,700 | 7% | 12% | |
Condos | $2,500 | 4% | 39% | |
Houses | $3,000 | No Change | 10% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
12%
Last year
53%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
12%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$2,672
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,599
Last 30 days
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,000
Last 30 days
18%
Last year
1%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Scarborough, ME.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
7%
Last year
12%
Condos
Average rent
$2,500
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
39%
Houses
Average rent
$3,000
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
10%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Scarborough, 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.
How does rent in Scarborough, ME compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Scarborough and Biddeford by all bedroom counts and property types.
Scarborough
3%lower than the national median
11%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Scarborough, ME is 9% higher than the median rent in Biddeford, ME.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,737
2%$1,700
6%$2,575
31%$2,650
11%$2,500
51%$1,900
4%$2,000
8%$1,975
8%$2,500
14%$1,900
24%$1,650
7%$2,200
14%Discover rentals in Scarborough, ME
4d ago
214 Saint John Street, Scarborough, ME 04074
4 beds
1 bath
$3,000
Apartment for rent
4d ago
House for rent in Scarborough
6 Iris Dr, Scarborough, ME 04074
3 beds
2.5 baths
$4,000
House for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Scarborough
2 beds
0.5 baths
$3,000
Condo for rent
Available May 1
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Scarborough
34 Mill Commons Dr, Scarborough, ME 04074
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,695
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Scarborough
12 Serenity Dr #NA, Scarborough, ME 04074
4 beds
2 baths
$4,800
House for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Scarborough
34 Mill Commons Dr, Scarborough, ME 04074
2 beds
1.5 baths
$2,695
Condo for rent
4d ago
House for rent in Scarborough
6 Iris Dr, Scarborough, ME 04074
3 beds
2.5 baths
$4,000
House for rent
Available Aug 1
4d ago
214 Saint John Street, Scarborough, ME 04074
4 beds
1 bath
$3,000
Apartment for rent
4d ago
214 Saint John Street, Scarborough, ME 04074
4 beds
1 bath
$3,000
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Scarborough, ME
Quick answers to common questions about the Scarborough rental market.
How much is rent in Scarborough?
The average rent in Scarborough is $1,900 per month as of June 27, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Scarborough?
Average rent prices in Scarborough have increased by 11% over the last month and have decreased by 24% 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 $76,000/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).