Last updated on June 8, 2026

Average rent in
Lincoln, ND

Median rent

Median rent in Lincoln

$1,500/mo

decreased by37%

vs previous year

The average rent in Lincoln is $1,500 per month as of June 2026. This is 23% below the national average rent, or $450 less per month.

$1.40

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Lincoln

13

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Lincoln rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

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 37% 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 $1,515, whereas a house costs $2,345. 1-bedroom apartments in Lincoln run $1,175 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,260.

Listings

Studio

$1,295

-

-

1 bedroom

$950

-

-

2 bedroom

$1,525

No Change

-

3 bedroom

$2,195

2%

16%

4 bedroom

$1,650

No Change

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,295

1 bedroom

Average rent

$950

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,525

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,195

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

16%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

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

Median rent price$1,500
decreased by23%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,500
decreased by23%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lincoln, ND is equal to the median rent in Arlington, SD.

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House for rent in Lincoln

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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 $1,500 per month as of June 6, 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 37% since last year.

How does Lincoln rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Lincoln is 23% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $450 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 $60,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Lincoln?

Lincoln offers pet-friendly rental options for renters with furry companions. Pet-friendly policies appear in the local rental stock, making it possible to find accommodations that welcome pets.

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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