Lincoln, CA Rent History

122 months of data, 20162026. Source: ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index, smoothed seasonally adjusted).

Today (2026-06)
$3,006
1-year change
+3.5%
$102/mo
5-year change
+20.1%
$503/mo
10-year change
+59.6%
$1,122/mo

Monthly rent trend

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Year-by-year rent in Lincoln

YearMedian rentYoY changevs 2016
2016$1,875/mo0.0%
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 $3,006 as of 2026-06 — a change of $1,131 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 +20.1% ($503 per month). The current median is $3,006.

What has rent in Lincoln done over the past decade?

Over the past 10 years, median rent in Lincoln, CA has changed +59.6% ($1,122 per month). It is now $3,006.

Is rent in Lincoln going up or down year over year?

Year over year, median rent in Lincoln, CA has increased +3.5% ($102/mo). Current median: $3,006.

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Methodology: Rent figures use ZORI (Zillow Observed Rent Index) monthly smoothed seasonally-adjusted values for all properties (single family + condo + multifamily). Year-by-year table uses April readings (or nearest available month) for consistency across years. 1-/5-/10-year change uses the same month 2026 as the anchor.