Average Rent in Lincoln, NC

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Current Versus Historical Lincoln, NC Rents

Lincoln rentals average $1,500 for a studio rental to $2,950 for a 4-bedroom rental. The median price of all currently available listings is $1,800, or roughly $15 per square feet.

For the apartment units and housing in September 2026, median rents have risen substantially over the last year. Studio rentals prices have increased by $350 (30.43%) year-over-year from $1,150 to $1,500. 1-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $268 (25.91%) year-over-year from $1,033 to $1,300. 2-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $17 (1.25%) year-over-year from $1,333 to $1,350. 3-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $209 (11.63%) year-over-year from $1,798 to $2,008. 4-bedroom rentals prices have increased by $241 (8.82%) year-over-year from $2,732 to $2,973. 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 4.26% this month. 1-bedroom rents have gone down by 0.00% this month. 2-bedroom rents have gone up by 5.19% this month. 3-bedroom rents have gone up by 2.82% this month. 4-bedroom rents have gone up by 1.13% this month.

Beds	Price / Sqft	Sep 2026 Rent	1 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)	3 Yr Ago Rent (% +/-)
Studio	$11.04	$1,500	$1,150 (30.43%)	$908 (65.14%)
2 BR	$16.67	$1,350	$1,333 (1.25%)	$1,267 (6.58%)
3 BR	$14.11	$2,008	$1,798 (11.63%)	$1,671 (20.15%)
4+ BR	$13.89	$2,973	$2,732 (8.82%)	$2,213 (34.35%)

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 $1,963 per month. Only one city nearby has an average rent lower than that. Our records show that Gastonia, NC, with an average rent of $1,465, is the most affordable city nearby. In contrast, the most expensive city near Lincoln, NC is Huntersville, NC. Monthly rents here are on average $2,415 per month.

Let's compare Lincoln, NC's rent against other top cities nearby by bedroom size. Two bedrooms in Lincoln, NC are about 33.73% more affordable. Finally, rent for three bedrooms are about 0.48% 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	$1,070	$1,250	$1,465
Mooresville, NC	N/A	$1,310	$1,623	$1,840
Concord, NC	N/A	$973	$1,563	$1,875
Charlotte, NC	$1,385	$1,600	$1,800	$2,050
Cornelius, NC	N/A	$1,250	$1,788	$2,150
Huntersville, NC	N/A	$1,672	$1,850	$2,415

Top Neighborhoods Near Lincoln

There are a total of 1 neighborhoods in or near Lincoln. One neighborhood in the area is Dilworth. We've included all of these top 1 neighborhoods in or near Lincoln, NC in the following table.

The average rent for these 1 neighborhoods in or near Lincoln, NC is currently around $2,500 per month. Interestingly, the neighborhoods' average rent is higher than Lincoln's average rent, which is only $1,800. Out of all the neighborhoods in or near Lincoln, Dilworth has the most affordable average rent at $2,500 per month. Whereas, at $2,500 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
Dilworth, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,795	$2,400	$2,500

Top Counties Near Lincoln

There are a total of 5 counties located by Lincoln, NC. Some of these counties include Rowan, NC, Gaston, NC, and Catawba, NC. The average rent for rentals in these counties is $1,649. 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 Rowan, NC. Its average rent per month is $1,550. Vice versa, with an average rent of $2,140, Mecklenburg, NC is the most expensive county by Lincoln, NC.

Rent for two bedrooms in Lincoln, NC is 1.96% more affordable than other counties nearby. We've listed all of these counties in the table below.

County	Studio	1 Bed	2 Bed	All
Rowan, NC	N/A	$800	$1,200	$1,550
Gaston, NC	N/A	$995	$1,300	$1,613
Catawba, NC	N/A	$1,150	$1,295	$1,649
Cabarrus, NC	N/A	$995	$1,400	$2,050
Mecklenburg, NC	$1,385	$1,600	$1,800	$2,140

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 $2,027. A total of 2 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 $1,800 per month. In comparison, the zipcode with the most expensive average rent of $3,019 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 $1,436 per month. Or in other words, $24 per sqft. Meanwhile, two bedroom apartments will cost you an average of $1,673 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	N/A	$1,637	$1,942	$2,500
28208, Charlotte, NC	$1,175	$1,100	$1,599	$1,800
28202, Charlotte, NC	$1,773	$1,750	$2,400	$2,250
28216, Mecklenburg County, NC	N/A	$1,035	$1,345	$2,050
28117, Iredell County, NC	N/A	$1,626	$1,647	$2,100
28205, Charlotte, NC	$995	$1,240	$1,650	$1,900
28269, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,399	$1,750	$2,100
28031, Mecklenburg County, NC	N/A	$1,250	$1,763	$2,100
28262, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,472	$1,695	$1,975
28214, Charlotte, NC	N/A	$1,358	$1,738	$1,905

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 $1,800. 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 studio apartment in Lincoln, NC?

The average monthly rental price for studio apartments is $1,500 and an average price per square feet of $11.04. There are a total of 1 studio 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 $1,275 and an average price per square feet of $16.67. There are a total of 28 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 0.30%, one bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.26%, two bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.01%, three bedroom rental prices have changed by 0.12% year-over-year.

What is a reasonable rent price in Lincoln, NC?

A reasonable rent price in Lincoln, NC is around $1,440/month. You can search for these reasonably priced rental listings on RentHop.