Last updated on November 14, 2026

Average rent in
Lincolnton, NC

Median rent

Median rent in Lincolnton

$1,412/mo

increased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Lincolnton is $1,412 per month as of November 2026. This is 26% below the national average rent, or $487 less per month.

$1.22

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Lincolnton

45

for rent on Zumper.com as of November 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 remained the same 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 $1,387, whereas a house costs $1,525. 1-bedroom apartments in Lincolnton run $825 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,150.

Listings

1 bedroom

$825

20%

10%

2 bedroom

$1,250

2%

2%

3 bedroom

$1,550

2%

3%

4 bedroom

$2,235

1%

-

1 bedroom

Average rent

$825

Last 30 days

20%

Last year

10%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,250

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,550

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,235

Last 30 days

1%

At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Lincolnton, NC.

Apartments

Average rent

$1,387

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

11%

Condos

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

49%

Houses

Average rent

$1,525

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

5%

Rooms

Average rent

$835

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$1,412
decreased by26%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,225
decreased by36%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lincolnton, NC is 15% higher than the median rent in Bessemer City, NC.

Discover rentals in Lincolnton, NC

527 W Pine St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Lincolnton

Residential Lease, Lincolnton, NC

527 W Pine St, Lincolnton, NC 28092

2 beds

1 bath

$1,050

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
106 Davis St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Lincolnton

3 beds

1 bath

$1,100

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
115 Davis St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Lincolnton

3 beds

2 baths

$1,150

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
2479 W Highway 27 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Lincolnton

3 beds

1 bath

$1,300

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
3377 Paul Heavner Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Lincolnton

Residential Lease, Lincolnton, NC

3377 Paul Heavner Ln, Lincolnton, NC 28092

3 beds

3 baths

$2,600

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
812 Hallman Branch Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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812 Hallman Branch Ln Lincolnton, NC 28092

812 Hallman Branch Ln, Lincolnton, NC 28092

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,139

Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.
3029 Ora Smith Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Lincolnton

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,000

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1082 Startown Rd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Lincolnton

3 beds

2.5 baths

$1,995

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Country Club Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.6

Very good

Country Club Apartments

1640 Breezy Trl, Lincolnton, NC 28092

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250–$1,400

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
820 Hallman Branch Ln - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

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Verified

820 Hallman Branch Ln Lincolnton, NC 28092

820 Hallman Branch Ln, Lincolnton, NC 28092

4 beds

3 baths

$2,185

Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.
812 Hallman Branch Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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812 Hallman Branch Ln Lincolnton, NC 28092

812 Hallman Branch Ln, Lincolnton, NC 28092

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,139

Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.
1134 Hallman Branch Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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1134 Hallman Branch Ln Lincolnton, NC 28092

1134 Hallman Branch Ln, Lincolnton, NC 28092

4 beds

2.5 baths

$2,139

Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.
1134 Hallman Branch Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

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1134 Hallman Branch Ln Lincolnton, NC 28092

1134 Hallman Branch Ln, Lincolnton, NC 28092

4 beds

2.5 baths

$2,139

Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.
820 Hallman Branch Ln - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

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Verified

820 Hallman Branch Ln Lincolnton, NC 28092

820 Hallman Branch Ln, Lincolnton, NC 28092

4 beds

3 baths

$2,185

Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.
812 Hallman Branch Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Our team has verified this company

Verified

812 Hallman Branch Ln Lincolnton, NC 28092

812 Hallman Branch Ln, Lincolnton, NC 28092

3 beds

2.5 baths

$2,139

Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.
102 Carpenter St - Photo 1 of 1
New construction

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Lincolnton

Residential Lease, Lincolnton, NC

102 Carpenter St, Lincolnton, NC 28092

2 beds

1 bath

$1,250

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
4112 Summey Trl - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

House for rent in Lincolnton

5 beds

3 baths

$2,215

Price dropped $130Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
1084 Georgetown Road - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.3

Very good

1084 Georgetown Road

1084 Georgetown Rd, Lincolnton, NC 28092

3 beds

1 bath

$1,475

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
2253 Story St #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Lincolnton

1BD/1BA Unit in Lincolnton

2253 Story St #B, Lincolnton, NC 28092

1 bed

1 bath

$725

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
527 W Pine St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Lincolnton

Residential Lease, Lincolnton, NC

527 W Pine St, Lincolnton, NC 28092

2 beds

1 bath

$1,050

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 $1,412 per month as of November 14, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Lincolnton?

Average rent prices in Lincolnton have remained the same 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 $487 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 $57,000/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).