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Rental Market Trends in Lincolnton, NC

What is the average rent in Lincolnton, NC?

$1,081/month

Average Rent

689 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+5.8%

Increase in the Last Year

As of July 2025, the average rent in Lincolnton, NC is $1,081 per month. This is 34% lower than the national average rent of $1,637/month, making renting in Lincolnton more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Lincolnton, you can expect to pay about $908 per month for a studio, $1,081 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,306 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,723 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$908/month
568 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,081/month
689 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,306/month
1,007 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,723/month
1,326 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,345/month
877 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,727/month
1,464 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Lincolnton, NC?

In the past year, rent has increased by 5.8%, which averages out to $63 more per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Lincolnton, NC
Last Updated July 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Lincolnton, NC
Percentage*
Rent Range
44% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
56% $1,001 - $1,500/month
0% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

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What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Lincolnton?

Based on current rent prices, Lantern Ridge is the most affordable neighborhood in Lincolnton.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Lantern Ridge
$1,382/month
651 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Lincolnton?

Based on current rent prices, Lantern Ridge is the most expensive neighborhood in Lincolnton.

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Lantern Ridge
$1,382/month
651 Sq Ft

Which Lincolnton neighborhoods have the most rentals available?

The neighborhood in Lincolnton with the most apartments available is Lantern Ridge .

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Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Lantern Ridge
$1,382/month
651 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Lincolnton, NC?

Because the average rent in Lincolnton is $1,081, you’ll want to make about $3,603 per month or $43,236 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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171 Donaldson Dr,
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† 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 June 2025.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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