Last updated on August 5, 2026

Average rent in
Lincoln, AL

Median rent

Median rent in Lincoln

$1,525/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Lincoln is $1,525 per month as of August 2026. This is 21% below the national average rent, or $415 less per month.

$1.00

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Lincoln

17

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Lincoln rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Lincoln, AL

Average rent prices in Lincoln have increased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Lincoln, AL

Rent prices in Lincoln vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Lincoln is $795, whereas a house costs $1,575. 1-bedroom apartments in Lincoln run $699 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,295.

Listings

Studio

$450

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$699

No Change

27%

2 bedroom

$1,087

No Change

-

3 bedroom

$1,500

3%

13%

4 bedroom

$1,700

3%

43%

Studio

Average rent

$450

1 bedroom

Average rent

$699

Last year

27%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,087

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,500

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

13%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

43%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Lincoln, AL, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Lincoln, AL compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Lincoln and Alexandria by all bedroom counts and property types.

Lincoln

Median rent price$1,525
decreased by21%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$925
decreased by52%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lincoln, AL is 65% higher than the median rent in Alexandria, AL.

Discover rentals in Lincoln, AL

103 103 Baker St - 103 Baker St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Lincoln

House for rent

208 Magnolia Street - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.3

Very good

208 Magnolia Street

208 Magnolia St, Lincoln, AL 35096

4 beds

2 baths

$1,500

Apartment for rent

134 White Oak Cir - Photo 1 of 1

19h ago

House for rent in Lincoln

134 White Oak Cir

134 White Oak Cir, Lincoln, AL 35096

4 beds

2 baths

$1,675

House for rent

520 White Oak Cir - Photo 1 of 1

20h ago

House for rent in Lincoln

520 White Oak Cir

520 White Oak Cir, Lincoln, AL 35096

4 beds

2 baths

$1,675

House for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Lincoln, AL

Quick answers to common questions about the Lincoln rental market.

How much is rent in Lincoln?

The average rent in Lincoln is $1,525 per month as of August 1, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Lincoln?

Average rent prices in Lincoln have increased by 5% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.

How does Lincoln rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Lincoln is 21% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $415 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Lincoln?

To comfortably afford rent in Lincoln, you'd need to earn approximately $61,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Lincoln?

Based on our current listings, 13% of Lincoln apartments welcome pets, which works out to about 4 pet-friendly units each month from the city's average of 30 available rentals.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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