Average Rent in Lincoln - San Rafael Hill, San Rafael, CA and Rent Price Trends

Rent trends in Lincoln - San Rafael Hill, San Rafael, CA

Average rent prices in Lincoln San Rafael Hill have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 27% 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 - San Rafael Hill, San Rafael, CA

Rent prices in Lincoln San Rafael Hill vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Lincoln San Rafael Hill is $2,750, whereas a house costs $6,450. 1-bedroom apartments in Lincoln San Rafael Hill run $2,400 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,995.


Studio	$1,975	14%	-
1 bedroom	$2,495	1%	5%
2 bedroom	$2,995	5%	-
3 bedroom	$5,000	9%	-
4 bedroom	$8,500	No Change	-

		Listings
Canal	$4,215
Civic Center	$3,015
Domincan Black Canyon	$3,095
Downtown San Rafael	$2,650
Montecito Happy Valley	$3,070
Terra Linda	$2,950


Apartments	$2,750	8%	No Change
Condos	$3,200	11%	-
Houses	$6,450	11%	-

Studio

Average rent

$1,975

Last 30 days

14%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$2,495

Last 30 days

Last year

2 bedroom

Average rent

$2,995

Last 30 days

3 bedroom

Average rent

$5,000

Last 30 days

4 bedroom

Average rent

$8,500

The table above reflects average rent prices in Lincoln - San Rafael Hill, San Rafael, 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 San Rafael Hill, San Rafael, CA compare to other neighborhoods?

Compare median rent prices in Lincoln San Rafael Hill and Canal by all bedroom counts and property types.

Lincoln San Rafael Hill

Median rent price$3,175

67%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$4,215

122%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Lincoln San Rafael Hill, San Rafael, CA is 25% lower than the median rent in Canal, San Rafael, CA.

Average rent in nearby neighborhoods

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$4,215

$3,015

Domincan Black Canyon

$3,095

$2,650

Montecito Happy Valley

$3,070

$2,950

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Lincoln - San Rafael Hill apartment for rent in San Rafael

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1 bed

1 bath

$2,400

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Lincoln - San Rafael Hill apartment for rent in San Rafael

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1821 Lincoln Ave #316, San Rafael, CA 94901

1 bed

1 bath

$2,495

$2,395

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5d+ ago

Lincoln - San Rafael Hill apartment for rent in San Rafael

Cozy, comfortable living space in the gorgeous neighborhood you love at Lincoln Villa.

1821 Lincoln Ave #315A, San Rafael, CA 94901

1 bed

1 bath

$2,295

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Frequently asked questions for Lincoln - San Rafael Hill, San Rafael, CA

Quick answers to common questions about the Lincoln San Rafael Hill rental market.

How much is rent in Lincoln San Rafael Hill?

The average rent in Lincoln San Rafael Hill is $3,175 per month as of September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Lincoln San Rafael Hill?

Average rent prices in Lincoln San Rafael Hill have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 27% since last year.

How does Lincoln San Rafael Hill rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Lincoln San Rafael Hill is 67% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $1,275 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Lincoln San Rafael Hill?

To comfortably afford rent in Lincoln San Rafael Hill, you'd need to earn approximately $127,000/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).