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 7% 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 $2,288, whereas a house costs $2,895. 1-bedroom apartments in Lincoln run $1,909 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,290.


1 bedroom	$1,895	No Change	No Change
2 bedroom	$2,290	No Change	7%
3 bedroom	$2,729	5%	1%
4 bedroom	$3,120	5%	3%

		Listings
Foskett Ranch	$2,695
Twelve Bridges Village	$2,501
Verdera Village	$2,495


Apartments	$2,288	1%	1%
Condos	$2,300	8%	13%
Houses	$2,895	No Change	4%
Rooms	$900	No Change	-

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,895

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,290

Last year

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,729

Last 30 days

Last year

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,120

Last 30 days

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$2,895

52%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,850

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lincoln, CA is 56% higher than the median rent in Arden Arcade, CA.

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Discover rentals in Lincoln, CA

2d ago

House for rent in Lincoln

1349 Silver Spur Cir, Lincoln, CA 95648

3 beds

2 baths

$2,295

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

$2,795

5d+ ago

Foskett Ranch house for rent in Lincoln

204 Dodd Pl, Lincoln, CA 95648

4 beds

3 baths

$2,795

5d+ ago

House for rent in Lincoln

3251 Neighbor Ln, Lincoln, CA 95648

4 beds

1.5 baths

$2,850

3d ago

House for rent in Lincoln

2415 1st St, Lincoln, CA 95648

4 beds

3 baths

$2,875

5d+ ago

House for rent in Lincoln

Beautifully Remodeled 4-Bedroom Home in Lincoln

155 E St, Lincoln, CA 95648

4 beds

2 baths

$2,890

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

5d+ ago

House for rent in Lincoln

1818 Salerno Pl, Lincoln, CA 95648

4 beds

3 baths

$2,995

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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 $2,895 per month as of October 17, 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 7% 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 $995 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Lincoln?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Lincoln are Verdera Village ($2,495/mo), Twelve Bridges Village ($2,501/mo), and Foskett Ranch ($2,695/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).