Average Rent in Lincoln, NC

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Current Versus Historical Lincoln, NC Rents

Lincoln rentals average $1,300 for a 1-bedroom rental to $2,900 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,973, or roughly $15 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in October 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $383 (34.33%) year-over-year from $1,117 to $1,500. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $285 (28.08%) year-over-year from $1,015 to $1,300. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $67 (5.19%) year-over-year from $1,283 to $1,350. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $227 (12.82%) year-over-year from $1,768 to $1,995. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $361 (14.21%) year-over-year from $2,539 to $2,900. Note that this figure includes all active and rented listings throughout the month.

Month-to-month, seasonality might have a bigger impact than overall trend price changes. Studio rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.53% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone down by 2.56% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.51% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Oct 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
1 BR	$16.42	$1,300	$1,015 (28.08%)	$1,117 (16.42%)
2 BR	$17.71	$1,350	$1,283 (5.19%)	$1,250 (8.00%)
3 BR	$15.42	$1,995	$1,768 (12.82%)	$1,800 (10.83%)
4+ BR	$12.15	$2,900	$2,539 (14.21%)	$2,426 (19.55%)

Historical Rents in Lincoln, NC

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Top Cities Near Lincoln

There are a total of 7 cities nearby Lincoln. The average rent in Lincoln is currently $1,885 per month. A total of 4 cities nearby have an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Statesville, NC, with an average rent of $1,415, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Lincoln, NC is Cornelius, NC. Monthly rents here are on average $2,295 per month.

Let's compare Lincoln, NC's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. One bedrooms are about 1.92% more affordable. Two bedrooms in Lincoln, NC are about 18.15% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 2.26% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 7 cities near Lincoln, NC in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Statesville, NC	N/A	$850	$1,072	$1,415
Gastonia, NC	N/A	$1,123	$1,275	$1,550
Mooresville, NC	N/A	$1,330	$1,595	$1,748
Concord, NC	$950	$1,325	$1,450	$1,885
Charlotte, NC	$1,938	$1,650	$1,800	$1,995
Huntersville, NC	$2,485	$2,039	$2,468	$2,153
Cornelius, NC	N/A	$1,295	$1,695	$2,295

Top Neighborhoods Near Lincoln

There are a total of 2 neighborhoods in or near Lincoln. Some of these neighborhoods include Fourth Ward and Dilworth. We've included all of these top 2 neighborhoods in or near Lincoln, NC in the following table.

The average rent for these 2 neighborhoods in or near Lincoln, NC is currently around $2,173 per month. A total of one neighborhood has a lower average rent. Meaning, only a single neighborhood out of these neighborhoods has a higher average rent. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Lincoln's average rent, which is only $1,973. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Lincoln, Fourth Ward has the most affordable average rent at $1,848 per month. Whereas, at $2,498 average rent per month, Dilworth is the most expensive neighborhood in or near Lincoln. View the following table for more information.

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Fourth Ward, Charlotte, NC	$1,723	$1,800	$1,962	$1,848
Dilworth, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,718	$2,500	$2,498

Top Counties Near Lincoln

There are a total of 4 counties located by Lincoln, NC. Some of these counties include Gaston, NC, Catawba, NC, and Cabarrus, NC. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,837. That's roughly around $16 per sqft. A total of 3 counties have a lower average rent. The county that is the most affordable is Gaston, NC. Its average rent per month is $1,665. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,039, Mecklenburg, NC is the most expensive county by Lincoln, NC.

In comparison, rent for one bedroom listings in Lincoln, NC is 1.92% more expensive than other counties nearby. Finally, rent for two bedrooms in Lincoln, NC is on par with the other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Gaston, NC	N/A	$1,045	$1,275	$1,665
Catawba, NC	$694	$1,325	$1,300	$1,723
Cabarrus, NC	$950	$1,225	$1,400	$1,950
Mecklenburg, NC	$1,948	$1,740	$1,827	$2,039

Top Zipcodes Near Lincoln

There are a total of 16 zipcodes in or near Lincoln, NC. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,938. A total of 9 zipcodes have an average rent that is lower than that. The zipcode with the most affordable average rent for apartment listings is 28115, Iredell County, NC at $1,677 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $2,992 per month is 28203, Charlotte, NC.

Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Lincoln, NC is $1,634 per month. Or in other words, $25 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,678 per month. Which comes out to $18 per sqft. The following table includes the top 10 zipcodes in Lincoln, NC. You can view the average rent breakdown for each zipcode by bedroom size.

Zipcode	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
28078, Huntersville, NC	$2,485	$2,039	$2,468	$2,155
28208, Charlotte, NC	$1,175	$950	$1,645	$1,798
28202, Charlotte, NC	$2,040	$1,848	$2,634	$2,353
28216, Mecklenburg County, NC	$3,300	$1,840	$1,673	$1,925
28117, Iredell County, NC	N/A	$1,589	$1,630	$1,998
28205, Charlotte, NC	$995	$1,425	$1,650	$1,893
28269, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,399	$1,575	$1,997
28031, Mecklenburg County, NC	N/A	$1,295	$1,695	$2,150
28262, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,679	$1,946	$1,945
28214, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,342	$1,684	$1,925

Frequently Asked Questions - Lincoln Average Rents

What is the average rent price in Lincoln, NC?

The average monthly rental price for Lincoln, NC apartments for rent is approximately $1,973. This calculation takes into consideration rental listings of varying bedroom/bathroom sizes, building types, and locations.

Do Lincoln, NC rent prices drop in winter?

Yes! On average we see a 3.4% drop in rental prices between the peak summer months and the slower winter months. With the added bonus of decreased competition from other renters looking to move, winter is generally considered the best time of the year to find an apartment for rent in Lincoln, NC.

How much is a one bedroom apartment in Lincoln, NC?

The average monthly rental price for one bedroom apartments is $1,300 and an average price per square feet of $16.42. There are a total of 1 one bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Lincoln.

How much is a two bedroom apartment in Lincoln, NC?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,350 and an average price per square feet of $17.71. There are a total of 14 two bedroom apartment listings currently available for rent in Lincoln.

How have rent prices in Lincoln, NC changed this year?

Rent prices for rentals in Lincoln, NC can fluctuate yearly. Specifically, studio rental prices have changed by 0.34%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.28%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.05%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.13% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Lincoln, NC?

A reasonable rent price in Lincoln, NC is around $1,578/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.