Lincoln, CA Rent History
123 months of data, 2016–2026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).
Today (2026-07)
$2,920
1-year change
+0.4%
$13/mo
5-year change
+16.1%
$406/mo
10-year change
+55.2%
$1,038/mo
Monthly rent trend
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Year-by-year rent in Lincoln
| Year | Median rent | YoY change | vs 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $1,875/mo | — | 0.0% |
| 2017 | $1,948/mo | +3.9% | +3.9% |
| 2018 | $2,059/mo | +5.7% | +9.8% |
| 2019 | $2,127/mo | +3.3% | +13.4% |
| 2020 | $2,199/mo | +3.4% | +17.3% |
| 2021 | $2,484/mo | +13.0% | +32.5% |
| 2022 | $2,725/mo | +9.7% | +45.3% |
| 2023 | $2,764/mo | +1.4% | +47.4% |
| 2024 | $2,822/mo | +2.1% | +50.5% |
| 2025 | $2,911/mo | +3.2% | +55.3% |
| 2026 | $3,058/mo | +5.0% | +63.1% |
Frequently asked questions
How much has rent in Lincoln changed since 2016?
Median rent in Lincoln, CA was $1,875 in 2016-05 and is $2,920 as of 2026-07 — a change of $1,045 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 +16.1% ($406 per month). The current median is $2,920.
What has rent in Lincoln done over the past decade?
Over the past 10 years, median rent in Lincoln, CA has changed +55.2% ($1,038 per month). It is now $2,920.
Is rent in Lincoln going up or down year over year?
Year over year, median rent in Lincoln, CA has increased +0.4% ($13/mo). Current median: $2,920.