Last updated on November 3, 2026

Average rent in
Lincoln, AL

Median rent

Median rent in Lincoln

$1,586/mo

increased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Lincoln is $1,586 per month as of October 2026. This is 17% below the national average rent, or $314 less per month.

$1.05

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Lincoln

20

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Lincoln rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%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 decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 6% 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 $1,015, whereas a house costs $1,595. 1-bedroom apartments in Lincoln run $725 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,000.

Listings

Studio

$375

No Change

17%

1 bedroom

$802

No Change

3%

2 bedroom

$1,015

10%

8%

3 bedroom

$1,442

No Change

4%

4 bedroom

$1,635

1%

4%

Studio

Average rent

$375

Last year

17%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$802

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,015

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,442

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,635

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

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$1,586
decreased by17%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,050
decreased by45%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lincoln, AL is 51% higher than the median rent in Alexandria, AL.

Discover rentals in Lincoln, AL

1872 Bishop Truss Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Lincoln

3 beds

2 baths

$1,215

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
150 Cottage Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Lincoln

3 beds

2 baths

$1,395

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
140 Marina Dr #1 - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Lincoln

140 Marina Dr Lincoln, AL 35096 - 1

140 Marina Dr #1, Lincoln, AL 35096

3 beds

2.5 baths

$1,395

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
433 Antler Way - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

5d+ ago

House for rent in Lincoln

3 beds

2 baths

$1,425

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $1,586 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Lincoln?

Average rent prices in Lincoln have decreased by 1% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.

How does Lincoln rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Lincoln is 17% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $314 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 $63,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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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