What is the average apartment size in Lincoln?

The average size for a Lincoln, MA apartment is 980 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Lincoln?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Lincoln is $3,231 per month, a 8.4% increase from last years average of $2,981.

What is the average apartment size in Lincoln?

The typical apartment in Lincoln offers about 980 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Lincoln, MA Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Lincoln?

The typical rent budget in Lincoln ranges from $3,000 to per month, with 65% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Lincoln?

In Lincoln, 35% of households rent while 65% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 20, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Lincoln is $3,231, a 8.4% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,981.

One-bedroom apartments provide 777 square feet for $2,576, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $3,725 offer 1,066 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Lincoln, MA

Last updated: February 20, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$3,231	980 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$2,576	777 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$3,725	1,066 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Lincoln, MA rent trends

Rental prices in Lincoln, MA have increased by 8.4% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,981 to $3,231.

What's the typical rent budget in Lincoln, MA?

The largest share of rentals in Lincoln, MA (65%) fall between $3,000- per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Lincoln, MA?

880 or 35% of the households in Lincoln, MA are renter-occupied while 1,663 or 65% are owner-occupied.

How Lincoln Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Lincoln	$3,231
Boston	$3,690
Fall River	$2,063
Worcester	$2,045
Cambridge	$3,706
Somerville	$3,452
Quincy	$2,778
Waltham	$3,129
New Bedford	$2,080
Weymouth Town	$2,507
Lowell	$2,266
Brookline	$3,467
Andover Town	$2,732
Dedham	$3,239
Westwood	$3,088
Medfield	$2,268
Billerica	$2,656
Chelmsford	$2,648
Littleton	$2,697
Hudson Town	$2,664
Ashland	$2,583

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Lincoln apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.