Are 1-bedroom apartments in Scarborough pet-friendly?

Pet policies on 1-bedroom apartments vary by landlord and building — there's no blanket rule. Use Rentler's pet-friendly filter to narrow your search, then confirm breed, weight, and deposit requirements directly with the landlord before applying.

Can I find furnished 1-bedrooms in Scarborough, ME?

Furnished 1-bedrooms are available in Scarborough but represent a smaller share of total inventory compared to unfurnished units. Use Rentler's furnished filter to surface move-in-ready options. Furnished units are most common in newer construction buildings and in complexes that cater to corporate or short-term renters.

How much should I earn to rent a 1-bedroom in Scarborough?

Most landlords in Scarborough require gross monthly income of 2.5–3x the monthly rent. For a 1-bedroom at Scarborough's current average of $2,100/mo, that means demonstrating roughly 2.5–3x that amount in gross income. If you're below that threshold, a co-signer, larger security deposit, or prepaid rent may be accepted by some landlords — always worth asking.

1-Bedroom Rentals in Scarborough, ME

41 Results

$1,800

1 bed1 bathApartment

180 High Street #22, 296, Portland, ME, 04101

$1,800

1 bed1 bath850 sqftMultiplex

93 Ocean Ave 1, Old Orchard Beach, ME, 04064

$2,200

1 bed1 bath1,097 sqftCondo

52 Carleton St 3, Portland, ME, 04101

$2,175

1 bed1 bath750 sqftHouse

245 Broadway 106, South Portland, ME, 04106

$1,650

1 bed1 bath550 sqftCondo

34 Washington Ave 34 Washington Unit A, Old Orchard Beach, ME, 04064

$1,512

1 bed1 bathApartment

19-21 Deering Street, Portland, ME, 04101

$1,600

1 bed1 bathApartment

100 Summer Street #102, Biddeford, ME, 04005

$1,895

1 bed1 bathApartment

11 Russell Street, Portland, ME, 04102

$2,050

1 bed1 bath700 sqftApartment

1 Richards Way, Scarborough, ME, 04074

$1,950

1 bed1 bath600 sqftApartment

1 Richards Way, Scarborough, ME, 04074

$2,250

1 bed1 bath750 sqftApartment

18 Camden Street, Scarborough, ME, 04074

$2,150

1 bed1 bath698 sqftApartment

18 Camden Street, Scarborough, ME, 04074

$1,847

1 bed1 bath750 sqftApartment

493-497 Cumberland Ave., Portland, ME, 04101

$2,300

1 bed1 bath662 sqftApartment

Merrill Drive, Saco, ME, 04072

$2,300

1 bed1 bath662 sqftApartment

Merrill Drive, Saco, ME, 04072

$1,775

1 bed1 bathApartment

180 Grant Street, Portland, ME, 04101

$2,175

1 bed1 bath750 sqftCondo

245 Broadway Unit 106, South Portland, ME, 04106

$2,500

1 bed1 bathHouse

7 Russell Street #1, Portland, ME, 04102

$1,762

1 bed1 bathApartment

51 Park Street, Portland, ME, 04101

$1,655

1 bed1 bath400 sqftApartment

70 Angell Avenue, South Portland, ME, 04106

$2,275

1 bed1 bath708 sqftApartment

28 Cutts Avenue, Saco, ME, 04072

$1,650

1 bed1 bathApartment

76 High Street, Biddeford, ME, 04005

$1,648

1 bed1 bathApartment

12 Gilman Street, Portland, ME, 04101

$1,725

1 bed1 bath824 sqftApartment

16 Cutts Avenue, Saco, ME, 04072

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What to Know Before Renting a 1-Bedroom Apartment in Scarborough, ME

A 1-bedroom apartment in Scarborough hits the sweet spot for most solo renters and couples — enough space to have a real living room and a separated sleep area, without the cost of a 2-bedroom you don't fully use. For remote workers, a 1-bedroom is often the minimum viable setup: you can close a door between your workspace and your living space, which matters more than most people expect before they try working from a studio. When evaluating 1-bedrooms in Scarborough, pay attention to bedroom size (some 1-bedrooms are technically 1-bedrooms with a bedroom that fits a queen bed and nothing else), closet space, and whether the kitchen opens to the living room or is walled off. In-unit laundry, a parking spot, and a dedicated storage unit are the three amenities most renters wish they'd prioritized when they didn't have them. 1-bedrooms in Scarborough also tend to have the most competitive rental market of any unit type — more supply than studios, but more demand than 2-bedrooms, which means good 1-bedrooms in desirable Scarborough neighborhoods at fair prices move quickly.