Lincoln, CA Rent History
125 months of data, 2016–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).
Today (2026-09)
$2,897
1-year change
+3.4%
$96/mo
5-year change
+17.8%
$438/mo
10-year change
+60.8%
$1,095/mo
Monthly rent trend
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Year-by-year rent in Lincoln
| Year | Median rent | YoY change | vs 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $1,782/mo | — | 0.0% |
| 2017 | $1,851/mo | +3.9% | +3.9% |
| 2018 | $1,958/mo | +5.8% | +9.9% |
| 2019 | $2,024/mo | +3.4% | +13.6% |
| 2020 | $2,087/mo | +3.1% | +17.1% |
| 2021 | $2,362/mo | +13.2% | +32.5% |
| 2022 | $2,601/mo | +10.1% | +46.0% |
| 2023 | $2,632/mo | +1.2% | +47.7% |
| 2024 | $2,687/mo | +2.1% | +50.8% |
| 2025 | $2,778/mo | +3.4% | +55.9% |
| 2026 | $2,880/mo | +3.7% | +61.6% |
Frequently asked questions
How much has rent in Lincoln changed since 2016?
Median rent in Lincoln, CA was $1,782 in 2016-05 and is $2,897 as of 2026-09 — a change of $1,115 per month over 10 years.
How much has Lincoln rent increased in the last 5 years?
Over the past 5 years, median rent in Lincoln, CA has changed +17.8% ($438 per month). The current median is $2,897.
What has rent in Lincoln done over the past decade?
Over the past 10 years, median rent in Lincoln, CA has changed +60.8% ($1,095 per month). It is now $2,897.
Is rent in Lincoln going up or down year over year?
Year over year, median rent in Lincoln, CA has increased +3.4% ($96/mo). Current median: $2,897.