Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on July 24, 2026
Average rent in
Lincoln, ND
Average rent in
Last updated on July 24, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Lincoln
$1,630/mo
29%vs previous year
The average rent in Lincoln is $1,630 per month as of July 2026. This is 16% below the national average rent, or $315 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Lincoln
12
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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, ND, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.
Rent trends in Lincoln, ND
Average rent prices in Lincoln have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 29% 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 $1,135, whereas a house costs $2,047. 1-bedroom apartments in Lincoln run $1,000 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,200.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,195 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,225 | - | - | |
2 bedroom | $1,075 | No Change | 26% | |
3 bedroom | $1,815 |  1% | 16% | |
4 bedroom | $1,795 | No Change | 16% |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Prairiewood Estates | $1,225 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,135 | - | No Change | |
Condos | $1,000 | - | - | |
Houses | $2,047 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,195
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,225
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,075
Last year
26%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,815
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
16%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,795
Last year
16%
Prairiewood Estates
Average rent
$1,225
Apartments
Average rent
$1,135
Condos
Average rent
$1,000
Houses
Average rent
$2,047
Last 30 days
3%
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
16%lower than the national median
18%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Lincoln, ND is 2% higher than the median rent in Arlington, SD.
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3d ago
Townhouse for rent in Lincoln
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,345
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5d+ ago
House for rent in Lincoln
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,345
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5d+ ago
House for rent in Lincoln
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,345
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3d ago
Townhouse for rent in Lincoln
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,345
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lincoln
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,345
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lincoln
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,345
House for rent
3d ago
Townhouse for rent in Lincoln
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,345
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lincoln
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,345
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lincoln
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,345
House for rent
3d ago
Townhouse for rent in Lincoln
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,345
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lincoln
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,345
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Lincoln
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,345
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 $1,630 per month as of July 18, 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 29% since last year.
How does Lincoln rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Lincoln is 16% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $315 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 $65,000/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 our current listings, all available apartments in Lincoln welcome pets, with 100% of the roughly 5 monthly listings being pet-friendly.
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).