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Rental Market Trends in Lincoln, MA

What is the average rent in Lincoln, MA?

$2,693/month

Average Rent

771 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+3.7%

Increase in the Last Year

As of January 2026, the average rent in Lincoln, MA is $2,693 per month. This is 66% higher than the national average rent price of $1,625/month, making Lincoln one of the most expensive cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Lincoln, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $2,693 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $2,727 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,270 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$2,693/month
771 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$2,727/month
994 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,270/month
1,390 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$7,360/month
3,577 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Lincoln, MA?

In the past year, rent has increased by 3.7%, which averages out to $100 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated January 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Lincoln, MA
Last Updated January 2026
Above $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Lincoln, MA
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
0% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
100% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Lincoln, MA?

Because the average rent in Lincoln is $2,693, you’ll want to make about $8,976 per month or $107,712 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.

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Lincoln, MA

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Apartment communities in Lincoln we think you'll love

Oriole Landing

Oriole Landing

1 Marys Way,
Lincoln, MA 01773

$3,061 - $6,765 Plus Fees

1-2 Beds

Katahdin Woods

Katahdin Woods

1 Katahdin Dr,
Lexington, MA 02421

$2,797 - $7,231 Total Monthly Price

1-3 Beds

Lincoln Woods Apartments

Lincoln Woods Apartments

50 Wells Rd,
Lincoln, MA 01773

$1,277 - $3,200 Plus Fees

1-3 Beds

32 Fayette Rd

32 Fayette Rd

32 Fayette Rd,
Bedford, MA 01730

$3,900

3 Beds

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United States Massachusetts Lincoln Rental Trends

Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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