Last updated on September 19, 2026

Average rent in
Lincoln Heights, Los Angeles, CA

Median rent

Median rent in Lincoln Heights

$2,121/mo

increased by5%

vs previous year

The average rent in Lincoln Heights is $2,121 per month as of September 2026. This is 12% above the national average rent, or $221 more per month.

$3.44

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Lincoln Heights

26

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Lincoln Heights rentals at each price point

85%64%43%21%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 increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 5% 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 $2,095, whereas a house costs $2,295. 1-bedroom apartments in Lincoln Heights run $1,945 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,295.

Listings

Studio

$1,645

4%

9%

1 bedroom

$1,935

7%

11%

2 bedroom

$2,295

3%

15%

3 bedroom

$2,887

5%

20%

4 bedroom

$3,550

6%

38%

Studio

Average rent

$1,645

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

9%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,935

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,295

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

15%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,887

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

20%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,550

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

38%

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$2,121
increased by12%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,894

Equal to the 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

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

150 E Avenue 32 #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Lincoln Heights apartment for rent in Los Angeles

150 E Avenue 32 #1, Los Angeles, CA 90031

2 beds

1 bath

$2,095

2814 Sichel Street Apartments - Photo 1 of 1
3D tour

1d ago

9.2

Excellent

2814 Sichel Street Apartments

2814 Sichel St, Los Angeles, CA 90031

2 beds

1 bath

$2,195

Price drop

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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 $2,121 per month as of September 12, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Lincoln Heights?

Average rent prices in Lincoln Heights have increased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 5% since last year.

How does Lincoln Heights rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Lincoln Heights is 12% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $221 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 $85,000/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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