Studio Apartments for Rent in Scarborough, ME

Scarborough is a southern Maine town with sandy beaches and highly rated schools, 7 miles from Portland. Families and outdoor lovers benefit from lower home prices than they'd find in nearby Cape Elizabeth. The town has a corporate vibe, and most residents live there year-round. Home prices typically range from the lower $300,000s for cottages and small ranch-style homes to $1.5 million for modern farmhouses. Luxury homes can cost $3 million to $4 million. The Scarborough Public Schools district is highly rated. Kids start at one of three primary schools before moving to the Wentworth School in Oak Hill, right next to the middle and high schools. Scarborough has several beautiful beaches, including Ferry Beach, Pine Point Beach, and Scarborough Beach State Park. Scarborough Marsh Audubon Center offers excellent bird-watching, and the Eastern Trail beckons to walkers, joggers and cyclists. Most people work in surrounding towns like Portland, about 10 to 15 minutes away. Buyers can choose between several popular neighborhoods, including Oak Hill, Dunstan Corner, Pine Point and Prouts Neck. Rural areas west of I-95 offer more space and privacy. Winters are chilly on the Maine coast, but most businesses in Scarborough stay open year-round.