Hackamore North Apartments
28 Hackamore Ave,
Scarborough, ME 04074
1-2 Beds | $1,945 - $2,695
Rental Market Trends in Scarborough, ME
What is the average rent in Scarborough, ME?
$1,983/month
Average Rent
666 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+5.2%
Increase in the Last Year
As of December 2024, the average rent in Scarborough, ME is $1,983 per month. This is 27% higher than the national average rent price of $1,560/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 $1,732 per month for a studio, $1,983 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,422 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,658 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Scarborough, ME?
In the past year, rent has increased by 5.2%, which averages out to $103 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 December 2024
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Rent Ranges in Scarborough, ME
Last Updated December 2024
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
0%
Below $700/month
0%
$700 - $1,000/month
19%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
12%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
69%
Above $2,000/month
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Scarborough, ME?
Because the average rent in Scarborough is $1,983, you’ll want to make about $6,610 per month or $79,320 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.
How does Scarborough, ME compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
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Methodology
† 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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.