Last updated on May 16, 2026

Average rent in
Lincolnton, NC

Median rent

Median rent in Lincolnton

$1,400/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Lincolnton is $1,400 per month as of May 2026. This is 28% below the national average rent, or $549 less per month.

$1.45

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Lincolnton

21

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Lincolnton rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%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 decreased by 2% over the last month and have remained the same 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 $1,300, whereas a house costs $1,612. 1-bedroom apartments in Lincolnton run $850 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,275.

Listings

1 bedroom

$897

8%

22%

2 bedroom

$1,275

3%

8%

3 bedroom

$1,650

3%

1%

4 bedroom

$2,300

6%

6%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$897

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

22%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,275

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,650

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,300

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

6%

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 by28%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,352
decreased by31%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lincolnton, NC is 4% higher than the median rent in Bessemer City, NC.

Discover rentals in Lincolnton, NC

1114 S Aspen - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

1114 S Aspen

1114 S Aspen St, Lincolnton, NC 28092

2 beds

1 bath

$1,150

Apartment for rent

420 S Government St - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

House for rent in Lincolnton

House for rent

102 Neighborhood St - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

House for rent in Lincolnton

House for rent

1773 Baldwin Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Lincolnton

House for rent

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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 May 16, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Lincolnton?

Average rent prices in Lincolnton have decreased by 2% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Lincolnton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Lincolnton is 28% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $549 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?

Lincolnton's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,000 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $1,300 monthly. Two-bedroom apartments dominate the local inventory at 60% of available listings, making them easier to find than one-bedroom options which represent only 6% of the market.

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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