Scarborough, ME rental market
Last updated August 27, 2025
Rental market summary
The average rent for all bedrooms and all property types in Scarborough, ME is $2,573.
$2,573
+$60
-$177
49
Source: Zillow Rentals data
Rental price range
The price range for all bedrooms and all property types is $1,700 to $18,775.
| Rent price | Number of rental properties |
|---|---|
| $1,700 | 1 |
| $1,800 | 3 |
| $1,900 | 4 |
| $2,000 | 4 |
| $2,100 | 6 |
| $2,200 | 4 |
| $2,400 | 8 |
| $2,500 | 8 |
| $2,600 | 5 |
| $2,700 | 3 |
| $2,800 | 3 |
| $2,900 | 4 |
| $3,000 | 2 |
| $3,100 | 4 |
| $3,200 | 2 |
| $3,400 | 2 |
| $3,500 | 2 |
| $3,700 | 2 |
| $3,800 | 2 |
| $4,000 | 1 |
| $4,100 | 2 |
| $4,400 | 1 |
| $4,500 | 2 |
| $4,600 | 1 |
| $5,000+ | 1 |
Average rent price over time
In the last year, rent has decreased by $177 compared to the previous year.
| Last year (2024) | This year (2025) | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| Feb | $2,700 | $2,463 |
| Mar | $2,495 | $2,600 |
| Apr | $2,495 | $2,387 |
| May | $2,675 | $2,655 |
| Jun | $2,590 | $2,636 |
| Jul | $2,700 | $2,695 |
| Aug | $2,434 | $2,495 |
| Sep | $2,795 | No data |
| Oct | $2,480 | No data |
| Nov | $2,496 | No data |
| Dec | $2,375 | No data |
Market temperature
The Scarborough, ME rental market temperature is COOL. Market temperature is based on changes in renter demand compared to the national average. For example, a hot market has increasing demand.
Temperature is based on all bedrooms and all property types.
Compare average rent in markets
Rent in Scarborough, ME is 23% higher than the national average.
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Frequently asked questions
1. What is the average rent in Scarborough, ME?
The average rent in Scarborough, ME is $2,573.
2. How much does it cost to rent a house in Scarborough, ME?
Houses in Scarborough, ME rent between $1,700 - $18,775 with an average rent of $2,573.
3. How has the rent in Scarborough, ME changed in the last year?
In the last year, the rent in Scarborough, ME decreased by $177
4. How much has the rent in Scarborough, ME increased/decreased in the last month?
In the last month, the rent in Scarborough, ME increased by $60
5. How many available rentals are there in Scarborough, ME?
There are currently 49 rentals available in Scarborough, ME.
6. How do rent prices in Scarborough, ME compare with the national average?
The average rent in Scarborough, ME is $2,573 — 22.52% higher the national average of $2,100.