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Rental Market Trends in Scarborough, ME

What is the average rent in Scarborough, ME?

$2,115/month

Average Rent

688 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+3.6%

Increase in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in Scarborough, ME is $2,115 per month. This is 30% higher than the national average rent price of $1,625/month, making Scarborough one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Scarborough, you can expect to pay about $1,781 per month for a studio, $2,115 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,504 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,769 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$1,781/month
523 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,115/month
688 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,504/month
986 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,769/month
1,260 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Scarborough, ME?

In the past year, rent has increased by 3.6%, which averages out to $76 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated January 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Scarborough, ME
Last Updated January 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Scarborough, ME
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
18% $1,001 - $1,500/month
18% $1,501 - $2,000/month
65% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Scarborough, ME?

Because the average rent in Scarborough is $2,115, you’ll want to make about $7,050 per month or $84,600 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Scarborough, ME

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Nonesuch River Apartments

Nonesuch River Apartments

5 Wintergreen Ln,
Scarborough, ME 04074

$2,072 - $2,767

1-2 Beds

The Parker

The Parker

231 Scarborough Downs Rd,
Scarborough, ME 04074

$2,050 - $2,745

1-2 Beds

Hackamore North Apartments

Hackamore North Apartments

28 Hackamore Ave,
Scarborough, ME 04074

$2,275 - $2,830

1-2 Beds

Latitude at South Portland

Latitude at South Portland

350 Clark's Pond Pky,
Portland, ME 04106

$2,144 - $4,275

Studio - 2 Beds

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United States Maine Scarborough Rental Trends

Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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