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  "submarket": {
    "slug": "south-portland-scarborough-me",
    "name": "South Portland / Scarborough",
    "state": "ME",
    "city": "SCARBOROUGH",
    "cbsa": "Portland-South Portland",
    "zip_codes": [
      "04074",
      "04106"
    ]
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  "report": {
    "yearmonth": "202604",
    "month_label": "April 2026",
    "first_published_at": "2026-05-17T23:34:50.197Z",
    "last_updated_at": "2026-06-02T12:59:17.470Z"
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        "median": 2137,
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        "median": 3233,
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    "single_family": {
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        "median": 1531,
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      "2br": {
        "median": 2088,
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        "median": 2709,
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      "4br": {
        "median": 3337,
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  "vacancy": 3.5364,
  "days_on_market": {
    "apartment": 29,
    "condo_townhome": 27,
    "single_family": 22
  },
  "ai_summary": [
    {
      "headline": "2BR apartments climb 2.9% MoM to $2,214",
      "body": "In the South Portland / Scarborough (04074, 04106) rental market, 2-bedroom apartments increased by 2.89% month-over-month to a median rent of $2,214 in April 2026. This segment’s monthly gain exceeds condo and single-family 2-bedroom rises, making apartments the fastest-growing option for renters seeking two bedrooms."
    },
    {
      "headline": "4BR condo rents jump 14.6% YoY",
      "body": "Year-over-year change in South Portland / Scarborough (04074, 04106) shows 4-bedroom condos at $3,233, reflecting a 14.6% increase. This outpaces the 11.54% YoY rise for single-family 4-bedrooms and almost matches the 14.73% YoY gain for 4-bedroom apartments, emphasizing high demand for larger units across property types."
    },
    {
      "headline": "1BR apartments edge down -0.1% MoM",
      "body": "While condos and single-family homes saw monthly increases for 1-bedrooms, South Portland / Scarborough (04074, 04106) rental trends indicate 1-bedroom apartments slipped by -0.1% MoM, settling at $1,749 in April. Renters face a minor decline in this segment compared to the 0.51% condo gain and 0.42% single-family uptick."
    }
  ],
  "summary": {
    "canonical": [
      "As of April 2026, rental prices in South Portland / Scarborough, ME range from $1,531 to $3,337 per month depending on property type and bedroom count.",
      "The most notable year-over-year change is a 14.73% increase for 4-bedroom apartments in South Portland / Scarborough, ME.",
      "For 2-bedroom units, apartments rent for $2,214 while condo/townhomes rent for $2,137."
    ],
    "qa": [
      {
        "question": "What is the current rent range in South Portland / Scarborough, ME as of April 2026?",
        "answer": "As of April 2026, rents in South Portland / Scarborough, ME range from $1,531 for a 1BR single-family to $3,337 for a 4BR single-family home."
      },
      {
        "question": "Are rents across different property types and bedroom counts in South Portland / Scarborough, ME showing increases or decreases?",
        "answer": "For April 2026, all tracked property types and bedroom counts in South Portland / Scarborough, ME show year-over-year rent increases, with gains from 4.79% for 1BR apartments up to 14.73% for 4BR apartments."
      },
      {
        "question": "What is the highest-priced rental listing in South Portland / Scarborough, ME by property type and bedroom count?",
        "answer": "The single most expensive listing is a 4-bedroom single-family home at $3,337 per month as of April 2026."
      },
      {
        "question": "How much higher are single-family rents compared to condo/townhome rents for the same bedroom count in South Portland / Scarborough, ME?",
        "answer": "In April 2026, 4BR single-family homes rent for $104 more per month than 4BR condo/townhomes ($3,337 versus $3,233), and 3BR single-family homes rent for $19 more than 3BR condo/townhomes ($2,709 versus $2,690)."
      }
    ]
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