Last updated on July 24, 2026

Average rent in
Lincoln, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Lincoln

$2,850/mo

decreased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Lincoln is $2,850 per month as of July 2026. This is 47% above the national average rent, or $905 more per month.

$1.44

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Lincoln

34

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Lincoln rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Lincoln, CA

Average rent prices in Lincoln have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased 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 $2,300, whereas a house costs $2,895. 1-bedroom apartments in Lincoln run $1,909 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,750.

Listings

Studio

$1,200

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$1,895

5%

-

2 bedroom

$2,290

7%

10%

3 bedroom

$2,800

1%

4%

4 bedroom

$3,147

No Change

9%

Studio

Average rent

$1,200

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,895

Last 30 days

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,290

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,147

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

9%

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$2,850
increased by47%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,950

Equal to the the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lincoln, CA is 46% higher than the median rent in Arden Arcade, CA.

Discover rentals in Lincoln, CA

1526 Sweetgrass Ln - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

House for rent in Lincoln

4 beds

2 baths

$2,795

$2,695

Price drop

House for rent

2808 Bedell St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Lincoln

House for rent

3382 America Dr - Photo 1 of 1

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

310 Clover Meadows Cir - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

House for rent in Lincoln

House for rent

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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 $2,850 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Lincoln?

Average rent prices in Lincoln have increased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 5% since last year.

How does Lincoln rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Lincoln is 47% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $905 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Lincoln?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Lincoln are Foskett Ranch ($2,550/mo), Verdera Village ($2,643/mo), and Twelve Bridges Village ($2,650/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Lincoln?

To comfortably afford rent in Lincoln, you'd need to earn approximately $114,000/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 Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Lincoln average around $1,560/month and two-bedrooms approximately $2,530/month.

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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