What is the average apartment size in Lincoln?

The average size for a Lincoln, CA apartment is 1,171 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Lincoln?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in Lincoln is $2,366 per month, a 2.8% decrease from last year’s average of $2,434.

What is the average apartment size in Lincoln?

The typical apartment in Lincoln offers about 1,171 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Lincoln, CA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Lincoln?

The typical rent budget in Lincoln ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 50% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Lincoln?

In Lincoln, 17% of households rent while 83% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Lincoln is $2,366, a 2.8% decrease compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,434.

Two-beedroom units at $1,786 offer 919 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,429 sq ft) for $3,060, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Lincoln, CA

Last updated: October 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,366	1,171 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	n/a	n/a
2 Beds	$1,786	919 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$3,060	1,429 sq. ft.

Lincoln, CA rent trends

Rental prices in Lincoln, CA have decreased by 2.8% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,434 to $2,366.

What's the typical rent budget in Lincoln, CA?

The largest share of rentals in Lincoln, CA (50%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Lincoln, CA?

3,221 or 17% of the households in Lincoln, CA are renter-occupied while 16,260 or 83% are owner-occupied.

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How Lincoln Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Lincoln	$2,366
Los Angeles	$2,762
San Francisco	$3,545
Long Beach	$2,665
East Bay	$2,685
Oakland	$2,651
San Diego	$2,959
Sacramento	$1,921
San Jose	$3,170
Tulare	$1,576
Roseville, CA	$2,338
West Sacramento, CA	$2,021
Rocklin, CA	$2,251
Citrus Heights, CA	$1,758
Carmichael, CA	$1,638
Rancho Cordova, CA	$1,886
Folsom, CA	$2,403

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Lincoln apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.