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Lincoln

·19th most expensive in Rhode Island·Lincoln rents are up 22.0% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,955/mo
Year-over-Year
+22.0%
Month-over-Month
-0.1%
vs US Median
+$23
Reported rents
Stable (Monthly)
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Lincoln · $1,955
More expensive than 57% of US cities · National median $1,932/mo
Affordability
33% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,955/mo, rent takes about 33% of the US median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$78,000/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: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Rhode Island

Rent in Lincoln changed +22.0% over the year to September 2026. Across the 19 Rhode Island cities Zillow tracks, the typical change was +4.9%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

Cheaper nearby

Woonsocket, 4 miles away, rents for 19% less ($1,577/mo), about $4,500 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for Lincoln.

Annual cost
$23,460/yr
At $1,955/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 22.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+22.0% YoY, -0.1% MoM), not inventory.
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About renting in Lincoln, RI

Last updated: October 17, 2026

The median rent in Lincoln is $1,955/mo as of October 2026.

At 33% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Lincoln ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 22.0% over the past year.

FAQ

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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 $78,000/year (about $38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,955/mo in Lincoln.

Is rent going up or down in Lincoln?

Rent in Lincoln has risen 22.0% over the past year.

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

Lincoln is one of the more affordable among Rhode Island cities for rent, ranking #19 of 24 tracked cities at $1,955/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in Lincoln changed +22.0%, against a typical +4.9% across the 19 Rhode Island cities Zillow tracks.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Lincoln?

Nearby cities with lower median rent than Lincoln ($1,955/mo) include Central Falls ($1,547/mo), Woonsocket ($1,577/mo), and North Providence ($1,826/mo).
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $1,955/mo, rent takes ~33% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Lincoln 33%Benchmark 30%
State income tax3.75–5.99%
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