Average Rent in Lincoln, CA and Rent Price Trends

Rent trends in Lincoln, CA

Average rent prices in Lincoln have increased by 2% 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, CA

Rent prices in Lincoln vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Lincoln is $2,232, whereas a house costs $2,895. 1-bedroom apartments in Lincoln run $1,909 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,800.


1 bedroom	$1,909	No Change	54%
2 bedroom	$2,290	33%	7%
3 bedroom	$2,700	1%	2%
4 bedroom	$3,000	10%	5%

		Listings
Foskett Ranch	$2,850
Twelve Bridges Village	$2,697
Verdera Village	$2,750


Apartments	$2,232	1%	No Change
Condos	$2,124	3%	No Change
Houses	$2,895	7%	No Change
Rooms	$900	No Change	-

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,909

Last year

54%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,290

Last 30 days

33%

Last year

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,700

Last 30 days

Last year

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,000

Last 30 days

10%

Last year

The table above reflects average rent prices in Lincoln, CA, 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, CA compare to other cities?

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

Lincoln

Median rent price$2,892

52%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,447

29%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lincoln, CA is 18% higher than the median rent in Arden Arcade, CA.

Average rent in nearby cities

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$1,850

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$1,500

$1,995

$1,562

$1,500

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$1,460

Discover rentals in Lincoln, CA

1d ago

Foskett Ranch townhouse for rent in Lincoln

2308 Las Palomas Loop, Lincoln, CA 95648

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,495

$2,350

Price drop

House for rent

5d+ ago

House for rent in Lincoln

Beautifully Remodeled 4-Bedroom Home in Lincoln

155 E St, Lincoln, CA 95648

4 beds

2 baths

$3,250

$2,890

Price drop

House for rent

Available Aug 25

5d+ ago

House for rent in Lincoln

968 Franklin St, Lincoln, CA 95648

4 beds

2.5 baths

$2,895

House for rent

5d+ ago

House for rent in Lincoln

Like New Solar Home in Lincoln on a Corner Lot

3382 America Dr, Lincoln, CA 95648

4 beds

2.5 baths

$2,895

House for rent

Available Apr 3

5d+ ago

House for rent in Lincoln

1393 Landmark Cir, Lincoln, CA 95648

4 beds

3 baths

$2,950

House for rent

5d+ ago

House for rent in Lincoln

Gorgeous Four Bedroom Home in Lincoln with a Full Bed/Bath Downstairs

199 Clover Meadows Cir, Lincoln, CA 95648

4 beds

3 baths

$2,995

House for rent

Available Sep 1

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Frequently asked questions for Lincoln, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Lincoln rental market.

How much is rent in Lincoln?

The average rent in Lincoln is $2,892 per month as of September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Lincoln?

Average rent prices in Lincoln have increased by 2% 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 52% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $992 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Lincoln?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Lincoln are Twelve Bridges Village ($2,697/mo), Verdera Village ($2,750/mo), and Foskett Ranch ($2,850/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Lincoln?

To comfortably afford rent in Lincoln, you'd need to earn approximately $116,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

Winter months offer the best rental deals in Lincoln, with January showing the lowest rents of the year. There's about an 8% difference between January's low prices and July's peak rates, so timing your search for winter can save money.

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).