Average Rent in Lincoln, NC

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Current Versus Historical Lincoln, NC Rents

Lincoln rentals average $1,253 for a 2-bedroom rental to $2,950 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,588, or roughly $15 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in July 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $619 (48.35%) year-over-year from $1,281 to $1,900. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $325 (33.33%) year-over-year from $975 to $1,300. 2-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $137 (-9.82%) year-over-year from $1,392 to $1,255. 3-bedroom rentals prices have decreased by $205 (-9.62%) year-over-year from $2,130 to $1,925. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $217 (7.93%) year-over-year from $2,733 to $2,950. 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 up by 3.64% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone up by 6.85% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.07% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.48% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone down by 1.39% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Jul 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
2 BR	$16.72	$1,255	$1,392 (-9.82%)	$1,274 (-1.50%)
3 BR	$14.31	$1,925	$2,130 (-9.62%)	$1,772 (8.65%)
4+ BR	$12.45	$2,950	$2,733 (7.93%)	$2,608 (13.14%)

Historical Rents in Lincoln, NC

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Top Cities Near Lincoln

There are a total of 6 cities nearby Lincoln. The average rent in Lincoln is currently $1,878 per month. Our records show that Gastonia, NC, with an average rent of $1,690, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Lincoln, NC is Huntersville, NC. Monthly rents here are on average $2,400 per month.

Let's compare Lincoln, NC's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Two bedrooms in Lincoln, NC are about 17.76% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 0.51% more expensive. Want more information? Check out the top 6 cities near Lincoln, NC in the following table.

City	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Gastonia, NC	N/A	$1,100	$1,200	$1,690
Kannapolis, NC	N/A	$1,195	$1,475	$1,785
Mooresville, NC	N/A	$1,150	$1,475	$1,825
Concord, NC	N/A	$1,025	$1,395	$1,930
Charlotte, NC	$1,149	$1,593	$1,763	$2,050
Huntersville, NC	N/A	$1,704	$1,738	$2,400

Top Neighborhoods Near Lincoln

Neighborhood	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All

Top Counties Near Lincoln

There are a total of 4 counties located by Lincoln, NC. Some of these counties include Catawba, NC, Gaston, NC, and Cabarrus, NC. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,848. That's roughly around $16 per sqft. The county that is the most affordable is Catawba, NC. Its average rent per month is $1,625. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,100, Mecklenburg, NC is the most expensive county by Lincoln, NC.

Rent for two bedrooms in Lincoln, NC is 9.58% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Catawba, NC	$700	$1,075	$1,225	$1,625
Gaston, NC	N/A	$1,095	$1,295	$1,700
Cabarrus, NC	N/A	$1,050	$1,450	$1,995
Mecklenburg, NC	$1,175	$1,595	$1,800	$2,100

Top Zipcodes Near Lincoln

There are a total of 15 zipcodes in or near Lincoln, NC. The average rent for all of these zipcodes is $1,998.

Do you need more space than that? Average rent for one bedroom rentals for the zipcodes in or near Lincoln, NC is $1,541 per month. Or in other words, $25 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,675 per month. Which comes out to $19 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	N/A	$1,692	$1,929	$2,500
28208, Charlotte, NC	$2,085	$1,125	$1,650	$1,750
28202, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,750	$2,400	$2,350
28216, Mecklenburg County, NC	N/A	$1,198	$1,450	$1,995
28117, Iredell County, NC	N/A	$1,529	$1,652	$2,200
28205, Charlotte, NC	$995	$1,700	$1,675	$2,100
28269, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,478	$1,850	$2,095
28031, Mecklenburg County, NC	N/A	$1,275	$1,825	$2,200
28262, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,541	$1,650	$1,960
28203, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,970	$2,736	$3,110

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 $1,588. 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 two bedroom apartment in Lincoln, NC?

The average monthly rental price for two bedroom apartments is $1,253 and an average price per square feet of $16.72. There are a total of 26 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 0.48%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.33%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.10%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by -0.10% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Lincoln, NC?

A reasonable rent price in Lincoln, NC is around $1,270/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.