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Lincoln

·13th most expensive in Rhode Island·Rental market data updated monthly for Lincoln, RI
Median rent (all units)
$2,167/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+12.6%
vs US Median
+$202
Rising (Monthly)
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Lincoln · $2,167
More expensive than 68% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
36% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,167/mo, rent takes about 36% of the US median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$87,000/yr
US median income
$72,000/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Lincoln's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$26,004/yr
At $2,167/mo median
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +12.6% MoM), not inventory.
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Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Lincoln is $2,167/mo as of July 2026.

At 36% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Lincoln ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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Is Lincoln an affordable city for renters?

Lincoln is considered moderate for renters. At $2,167/mo, rent takes approximately 36% of the US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Lincoln slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Lincoln?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $87,000/year (~$42/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,167/mo in Lincoln.

Is rent going up or down in Lincoln?

Rent in Lincoln has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 2026.

How does Lincoln rent compare to other cities in Rhode Island?

Lincoln is middle-of-the-pack for Rhode Island for rent, ranking #13 out of 24 tracked cities at $2,167/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Lincoln?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Lincoln ($2,167/mo): Woonsocket ($1,684/mo), Central Falls ($1,721/mo), Pawtucket ($1,872/mo).

How does Lincoln rent compare to the national average?

Lincoln's median rent of $2,167/mo is $202 (10%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Rhode Island, it ranks #13 out of 24 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
36%
MODERATE

At $2,167/mo, rent takes ~36% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Lincoln 36%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.75–5.99%
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