Last updated on August 2, 2026

Average rent in
Lincoln, RI

Median rent

Median rent in Lincoln

$2,425/mo

increased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in Lincoln is $2,425 per month as of August 2026. This is 25% above the national average rent, or $485 more per month.

$1.98

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Lincoln

20

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Lincoln rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Lincoln, RI

Average rent prices in Lincoln have decreased by 22% over the last month and have increased by 10% 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, RI

Rent prices in Lincoln vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Lincoln is $2,275, whereas a house costs $3,247. 1-bedroom apartments in Lincoln run $1,550 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,695.

Listings

Studio

$1,890

-

-

1 bedroom

$1,600

No Change

No Change

2 bedroom

$1,950

1%

1%

3 bedroom

$2,800

26%

30%

4 bedroom

$3,100

5%

-

Studio

Average rent

$1,890

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last year

No Change

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,950

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,800

Last 30 days

26%

Last year

30%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,100

Last 30 days

5%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Lincoln, RI, 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, RI compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Lincoln and Central Falls by all bedroom counts and property types.

Lincoln

Median rent price$2,425
increased by25%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,700
decreased by12%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lincoln, RI is 43% higher than the median rent in Central Falls, RI.

Discover rentals in Lincoln, RI

1398 Lonsdale Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

8.4

Very good

1398 Lonsdale Avenue

1398 Lonsdale Ave, Lincoln, RI 02865

2 beds

1 bath

$1,695

Apartment for rent

818 Lower River Rd #2 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Lincoln

Beautiful 3 Bed Unit in Lincoln | Available 7/1 | $2100/mo

818 Lower River Rd #2, Lincoln, RI 02865

3 beds

1 bath

$2,100

Condo for rent

Available Jul 1

394 Great Rd ##3 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Lincoln

Apartment for rent

1 Grant Ave #2R - Photo 1 of 1

10h ago

Condo for rent in Lincoln

3 beds

2 baths

$2,795

Condo for rent

Available Aug 1

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Frequently asked questions for Lincoln, RI

Quick answers to common questions about the Lincoln rental market.

How much is rent in Lincoln?

The average rent in Lincoln is $2,425 per month as of August 1, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Lincoln?

Average rent prices in Lincoln have decreased by 22% over the last month and have increased by 10% since last year.

How does Lincoln rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Lincoln is 25% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $485 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 $97,000/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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