Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 23, 2026
Average rent in
Lincoln, ND
Average rent in
Last updated on October 23, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Lincoln
$1,669/mo
27%vs previous year
The average rent in Lincoln is $1,669 per month as of October 2026. This is 12% below the national average rent, or $230 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Lincoln
16
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Lincoln rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Lincoln, ND
Average rent prices in Lincoln have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 27% 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, ND
Rent prices in Lincoln vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Lincoln is $1,440, whereas a house costs $2,172. 1-bedroom apartments in Lincoln run $1,100 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,300.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,092 | - | 21% | |
1 bedroom | $1,100 | - | 24% | |
2 bedroom | $1,415 | No Change | - | |
3 bedroom | $1,865 | No Change | 19% | |
4 bedroom | $2,297 | No Change | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Prairiewood Estates | $1,440 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,440 | - |  2% | |
Houses | $2,172 | No Change | 5% |
Studio
Average rent
$1,092
Last year
21%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,100
Last year
24%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,415
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,865
Last year
19%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,297
Prairiewood Estates
Average rent
$1,440
Apartments
Average rent
$1,440
Last year
2%
Houses
Average rent
$2,172
Last year
5%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Lincoln, ND, 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, ND compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Lincoln and Arlington by all bedroom counts and property types.
Lincoln
12%lower than the national median
41%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Lincoln, ND is 49% higher than the median rent in Arlington, SD.
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7%$1,798
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10%$2,100
40%$1,675
16%$1,295
8%$1,135
1%$1,549
3%Discover rentals in Lincoln, ND
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lincoln
4 beds
2 baths
$2,395
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lincoln
4 beds
2 baths
$2,395
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lincoln
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,545
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lincoln
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,345
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lincoln
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,345
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Lincoln
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,345
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lincoln
4 beds
2 baths
$2,395
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lincoln
4 beds
2 baths
$2,395
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lincoln
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,345
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lincoln
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,345
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lincoln
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,345
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lincoln
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,345
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Lincoln
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,345
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lincoln
4 beds
2 baths
$2,395
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Lincoln, ND
Quick answers to common questions about the Lincoln rental market.
How much is rent in Lincoln?
The average rent in Lincoln is $1,669 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Lincoln?
Average rent prices in Lincoln have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 27% since last year.
How does Lincoln rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Lincoln is 12% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $230 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Lincoln?
To comfortably afford rent in Lincoln, you'd need to earn approximately $67,000/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).