Cheap Apartments for Rent in Lincoln, CA from $500 (46 Rentals)

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LincolnCA95648
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Parkview I & II
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Parkview I & II

1654-1660 1st StLincoln, CA 95648

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Sutter Ridge
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$1,885 - $2,583
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Sutter Ridge

5800 Woodside DrRocklin, CA 95677
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Sunset Summit
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Sunset Summit

2151 Sunset BlvdRocklin, CA 95765
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The Mariah
2 Bedroom Apartments

The Mariah

5340 Brace RdLoomis, CA 95650

Lincoln, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Lincoln, CA

Pricing Updated: 07/17/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Lincoln, CA area range in price from $528 to $4,419 with an overall median price of $3,330. The three Lincoln neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Foskett Ranch at $1,750, Grandmere Station at Lincoln Crossing at $528, and Kinsley Hill at $528. Here is today’s list of the top 8 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Lincoln Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Foskett Ranch$2,050$1,7501
Grandmere Station at Lincoln Crossing$3,399$52812
Kinsley Hill$3,399$52854
Lincoln Crossing$3,399$52812
Monte Vista$3,399$52812
Sky Ranch$3,399$52812
Twelve Bridges Village$3,399$52820
Lincoln$4,200$528206

Cheapest Available Lincoln Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Lincoln, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Springview Oaks Apartments in the Stoneridge East Village neighborhood priced from $1,625. Crocker Oaks Apartments in the Woodcreek Oaks neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,645. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lincoln apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Springview Oaks ApartmentsPlan A 1x11BR,1BA$1,625
Crocker Oaks Apartments2 Bedroom 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1,645
The Everette1x11BR,1BA$1,699
Stanford HeightsLexington1BR,1BA$1,780
Rocklin GoldOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,785
Sunset SummitN. Palisade2BR,1BA$1,795
Fiddyment Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$1,857
Sutter RidgeSierra1BR,1BA$1,885
Prospera at Fiddyment1 Bed 1 Bath A1BR,1BA$1,895
The Easton2x12BR,1BA$1,899

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lincoln, CA

As of July 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lincoln area is the $1.86 price per square foot 4 Bed 2.5 Bath B Model at Isles in the in the Quail Glen neighborhood starting from $3,399. The second greatest value Lincoln apartment is the 3X3A Model at Rocklin Sunset Townhomes starting at $2,650 with a $1.86 price per square foot in the Stoneridge East Village neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lincoln apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Isles4 Bed 2.5 Bath B4BR,2.5BA$1.86
Rocklin Sunset Townhomes3X3A3BR,2.5BA$1.86
Tricon Twelve BridgesDuet B2BR,2.5BA$2.14
PINNACLE AT GALLERIAShasta3BR,2BA$2.09
Emerald Pointe2x2 Cottage2BR,2BA$2.17
The Brighton Apartments2B2BR,2BA$2.02
Ascent at The Galleria Apartment HomesThe Campania2BR,2BA$2.39
The Easton2x12BR,1BA$2.11
Stanford HeightsLaurel2BR,2BA$2.34
Rocklin GoldOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$2.24

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Lincoln Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Lincoln?

The cheapest apartment in Lincoln is Springview Oaks Apartments which is listed at $1,625, while the average apartment in Lincoln costs $3,330.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Lincoln?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 3 regular apartments in Lincoln that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Lincoln?

Cheap apartments in Lincoln have an average cost of $154 which is $3,176 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lincoln.

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