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Last updated on May 15, 2026
Average rent in
Lincoln, MA
Average rent in
Last updated on May 15, 2026
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Median rent
Median rent in Lincoln
$3,740/mo
274%vs previous year
The average rent in Lincoln is $3,740 per month as of May 2026. This is 92% above the national average rent, or $1,790 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Lincoln
6
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Lincoln rentals at each price point
This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Lincoln, MA, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Lincoln, MA
Average rent prices in Lincoln have increased by 136% over the last month and have increased by 274% 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, MA
Rent prices in Lincoln vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Lincoln is $3,965, whereas a house costs $3,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Lincoln run $2,840 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,888.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $5,123 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $2,780 | No Change | - | |
2 bedroom | $3,919 | No Change | - | |
3 bedroom | $4,200 | No Change | 355% | |
4 bedroom | $5,900 | No Change | - |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Lincoln, MA.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $3,965 | No Change |  3% | |
Condos | $1,999 | - | - | |
Houses | $3,900 | No Change | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$5,123
1 bedroom
Average rent
$2,780
2 bedroom
Average rent
$3,919
3 bedroom
Average rent
$4,200
Last year
355%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$5,900
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Lincoln, MA.
Apartments
Average rent
$3,965
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
Condos
Average rent
$1,999
Houses
Average rent
$3,900
The table above reflects average rent prices in Lincoln, MA, 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, MA compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Lincoln and Acton by all bedroom counts and property types.
Lincoln
92%higher than the national median
56%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Lincoln, MA is 23% higher than the median rent in Acton, MA.
Average rent in nearby cities
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29%$3,098
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Frequently asked questions for Lincoln, MA
Quick answers to common questions about the Lincoln rental market.
How much is rent in Lincoln?
The average rent in Lincoln is $3,740 per month as of May 9, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Lincoln?
Average rent prices in Lincoln have increased by 136% over the last month and have increased by 274% since last year.
How does Lincoln rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Lincoln is 92% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,790 more per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Lincoln?
To comfortably afford rent in Lincoln, you'd need to earn approximately $150,000/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).