Last updated on October 1, 2026

Average rent in
Lincoln, MA

Median rent

Median rent in Lincoln

$3,613/mo

decreased by34%

vs previous year

The average rent in Lincoln is $3,613 per month as of September 2026. This is 90% above the national average rent, or $1,713 more per month.

$2.70

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Lincoln

11

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Lincoln rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

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 decreased by 15% over the last month and have decreased by 34% 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 $3,613, whereas a house costs $3,750. 1-bedroom apartments in Lincoln run $2,845 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $3,200.

Listings

Studio

$5,535

-

-

1 bedroom

$2,875

No Change

40%

2 bedroom

$3,820

7%

26%

3 bedroom

$3,450

No Change

-

4 bedroom

$5,950

No Change

26%

Studio

Average rent

$5,535

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,875

Last year

40%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,820

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

26%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,450

4 bedroom

Average rent

$5,950

Last year

26%

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

Median rent price$3,613
increased by90%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,882
increased by52%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lincoln, MA is 25% higher than the median rent in Acton, MA.

Discover rentals in Lincoln, MA

6 Brooks Road Lincoln - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.8

Very good

6 Brooks Road Lincoln

6 Brooks Rd, Lincoln, MA 01773

2 beds

1 bath

$3,100

The price shown reflects a 12-month lease and includes base rent plus all required monthly fees provided by the property.

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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 $3,613 per month as of September 26, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Lincoln?

Average rent prices in Lincoln have decreased by 15% over the last month and have decreased by 34% since last year.

How does Lincoln rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Lincoln is 90% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,713 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 $145,000/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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