Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on September 8, 2026
Average rent in
Lincoln, ND
Average rent in
Last updated on September 8, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Median rent
Median rent in Lincoln
$1,405/mo
39%vs previous year
The average rent in Lincoln is $1,405 per month as of September 2026. This is 26% below the national average rent, or $495 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Lincoln
15
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 39% 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 $1,335, whereas a house costs $2,000. 1-bedroom apartments in Lincoln run $899 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,090.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,305 | - | - | |
1 bedroom | $1,199 | - | - | |
2 bedroom | $1,200 | No Change | 24% | |
3 bedroom | $2,230 | No Change | 12% | |
4 bedroom | $1,745 | No Change | - |
Listings | ||
|---|---|---|
Prairiewood Estates | $1,100 |
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,335 | - | No Change | |
Condos | $1,900 | - | - | |
Houses | $2,000 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,305
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,199
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,200
Last year
24%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,230
Last year
12%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,745
Prairiewood Estates
Average rent
$1,100
Apartments
Average rent
$1,335
Condos
Average rent
$1,900
Houses
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
2%
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
26%lower than the national median
30%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Lincoln, ND is 6% higher than the median rent in Arlington, SD.
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5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Lincoln
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,345
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Lincoln
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,345
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Lincoln
2 beds
2.5 baths
$1,745
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Lincoln
2 beds
2.5 baths
$1,745
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Lincoln
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,345
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Lincoln
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,345
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Lincoln
2 beds
2.5 baths
$1,745
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse 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 $1,405 per month as of September 5, 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 39% since last year.
How does Lincoln rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Lincoln is 26% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $495 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 $56,000/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).