Last updated on September 30, 2026

Average rent in
Lincolnton, NC

Median rent

Median rent in Lincolnton

$1,400/mo

increased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Lincolnton is $1,400 per month as of September 2026. This is 26% below the national average rent, or $500 less per month.

$1.18

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Lincolnton

49

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Lincolnton rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Lincolnton, NC

Average rent prices in Lincolnton have increased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 8% 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 Lincolnton, NC

Rent prices in Lincolnton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Lincolnton is $1,250, whereas a house costs $1,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Lincolnton run $855 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,250.

Listings

1 bedroom

$855

14%

21%

2 bedroom

$1,262

3%

1%

3 bedroom

$1,700

2%

11%

4 bedroom

$2,199

No Change

-

1 bedroom

Average rent

$855

Last 30 days

14%

Last year

21%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,262

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,700

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

11%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,199

Last 30 days

No Change

The table above reflects average rent prices in Lincolnton, NC, 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 Lincolnton, NC compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Lincolnton and Bessemer City by all bedroom counts and property types.

Lincolnton

Median rent price$1,400
decreased by26%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,300
decreased by32%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lincolnton, NC is 8% higher than the median rent in Bessemer City, NC.

Discover rentals in Lincolnton, NC

2249 Story St #2249 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Lincolnton

2249 Story St #2249, Lincolnton, NC 28092

2 beds

1 bath

$845

106 Davis St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Lincolnton

503 Childs St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Lincolnton

683 Loblolly Trl - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Lincolnton

Residential Lease, Lincolnton, NC

683 Loblolly Trl, Lincolnton, NC 28092

3 beds

2 baths

$1,300

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Frequently asked questions for Lincolnton, NC

Quick answers to common questions about the Lincolnton rental market.

How much is rent in Lincolnton?

The average rent in Lincolnton is $1,400 per month as of September 26, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Lincolnton?

Average rent prices in Lincolnton have increased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.

How does Lincolnton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Lincolnton is 26% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $500 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Lincolnton?

To comfortably afford rent in Lincolnton, you'd need to earn approximately $56,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

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

January offers the best rental deals in Lincolnton, with rents running about 9% lower than peak summer months like July.

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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