Last updated on August 4, 2026

Average rent in
Lincoln Heights, Los Angeles, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Lincoln Heights

$2,145/mo

increased by10%

vs previous year

The average rent in Lincoln Heights is $2,145 per month as of August 2026. This is 11% above the national average rent, or $205 more per month.

$2.50

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Lincoln Heights

21

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Lincoln Heights rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Lincoln Heights, Los Angeles, CA

Average rent prices in Lincoln Heights have remained the same 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 Heights, Los Angeles, CA

Rent prices in Lincoln Heights vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Lincoln Heights is $2,045, whereas a house costs $3,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Lincoln Heights run $2,025 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,655.

Listings

Studio

$1,895

6%

5%

1 bedroom

$2,085

4%

8%

2 bedroom

$3,051

7%

11%

3 bedroom

$3,315

8%

9%

4 bedroom

$1,395

9%

75%

Studio

Average rent

$1,895

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,085

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$3,051

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$3,315

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

9%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,395

Last 30 days

9%

Last year

75%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Lincoln Heights, Los Angeles, CA, 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 Heights, Los Angeles, CA compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Lincoln Heights and Boyle Heights by all bedroom counts and property types.

Lincoln Heights

Median rent price$2,145
increased by11%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,914
decreased by1%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lincoln Heights, Los Angeles, CA is 12% higher than the median rent in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, CA.

Discover rentals in Lincoln Heights, Los Angeles, CA

2826 Darwin Ave #C - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Lincoln Heights apartment for rent in Los Angeles

2826 Darwin Ave Los Angeles, CA 90031

2826 Darwin Ave #C, Los Angeles, CA 90031

Studio

1 bath

$900

Apartment for rent

1805 1/2 Workman St - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.3

Very good

1805 1/2 Workman St

1805 1/2 Workman St, Los Angeles, CA 90031

1 bed

1 bath

$1,100

Apartment for rent

Tesoro Del Valle - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.7

Very good

Tesoro Del Valle

2301 Humboldt St, Los Angeles, CA 90031

2–4 beds

1–2 baths

$1,307–$2,547

Apartment for rent

Camino Al Oro - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.3

Very good

Camino Al Oro

330 W Avenue 26, Los Angeles, CA 90031

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,513–$2,187

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Lincoln Heights, Los Angeles, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Lincoln Heights rental market.

How much is rent in Lincoln Heights?

The average rent in Lincoln Heights is $2,145 per month as of August 1, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Lincoln Heights?

Average rent prices in Lincoln Heights have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 10% since last year.

How does Lincoln Heights rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Lincoln Heights is 11% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $205 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Lincoln Heights?

To comfortably afford rent in Lincoln Heights, you'd need to earn approximately $86,000/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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