
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Lincoln, CA from $900 (44 Rentals)
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Gardens at Bella Breeze

Auburn Creek Apartments

167 F St

Cerámica

Parkview I & II

Lincoln Terrace Apartments

290 St Croix Ct
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Golden Village Apartments

3040 Sierra View Cir

72 Crystalwood Cir

Stanford Court Senior Living

The Easton

Springview Oaks Apartments

The Everette

Woodstream Townhomes
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PINNACLE AT GALLERIA

Fiddyment Apartments

Crescent Apartments

Stanford Heights

Prospera at Fiddyment

Emerald Pointe

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Sutter Ridge

Broadstone at Stanford Ranch
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Venu at Galleria

The Winsted at Sunset West

Rocklin Ranch

Harvest at Fiddyment Ranch

Crocker Oaks Apartments

Meridian At Stanford Ranch

The Villages of the Galleria

Ascent at The Galleria Apartment Homes
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The James

Garnet Creek

The Brighton Apartments

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Montessa at Whitney Ranch

Campus Oaks Apartments

TERRACES AT STANFORD RANCH II

Terraces at Stanford Ranch

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Solstice at Fiddyment Ranch
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The Oaks at Sunset Phase II

Sunset Summit

The Mariah

1230 Whitney Ranch Pkwy
Lincoln, CA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lincoln?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Lincoln Studio Apartments | $2,199 | $1,911 | $2,344 |
| Cheap Lincoln 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,061 | $1,051 | $2,818 |
| Cheap Lincoln 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,326 | $1,235 | $2,976 |
| Cheap Lincoln 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,956 | $1,846 | $4,263 |
| Cheap Lincoln 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,457 | $3,125 | $4,380 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Lincoln, CA
Pricing Updated: 04/16/2026Current apartment rentals in the Lincoln, CA area range in price from $617 to $6,859 with an overall median price of $3,410. The three Lincoln neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Kinsley Hill at $1,051, Twelve Bridges Village at $1,051, and Grandmere Station at Lincoln Crossing at $1,355. Here is today’s list of the top 7 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Lincoln Apartments for rent:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kinsley Hill | $3,369 | $1,051 | 67 |
| Twelve Bridges Village | $3,379 | $1,051 | 28 |
| Grandmere Station at Lincoln Crossing | $3,389 | $1,355 | 16 |
| Lincoln Crossing | $3,389 | $1,355 | 13 |
| Monte Vista | $3,389 | $1,355 | 13 |
| Sky Ranch | $3,389 | $1,355 | 13 |
| Lincoln | $3,566 | $617 | 236 |
Cheapest Available Lincoln Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Lincoln, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at Stanford Court Senior Living in the Black Oak neighborhood priced from $1,051. Springview Oaks Apartments in the Stoneridge East Village neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,625. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lincoln apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford Court Senior Living | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,051 |
| Springview Oaks Apartments | Plan A 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,625 |
| The Everette | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,699 |
| Auburn Creek Apartments | 21 | 2BR,1BA | $1,700 |
| Fiddyment Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,857 |
| The Easton | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $1,866 |
| Stanford Heights | Arlington | 1BR,1BA | $1,875 |
| Emerald Pointe | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
| The Mariah | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1,900 |
| Sunset Summit | Mt. Hood | 1BR,1BA | $1,900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lincoln, CA
As of April 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lincoln area is the $1.84 price per square foot 4 Bed 2.5 Bath A Model at Isles in the in the Quail Glen neighborhood starting from $3,249. The second greatest value Lincoln apartment is the Cypress Model at Vera at Fiddyment starting at $3,311 with a $2.23 price per square foot in the Quail Glen neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Lincoln apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isles | 4 Bed 2.5 Bath A | 4BR,2.5BA | $1.84 |
| Vera at Fiddyment | Cypress | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.23 |
| Tricon Twelve Bridges | Duet A | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.18 |
| PINNACLE AT GALLERIA | Mendocino | 2BR,2BA | $2.14 |
| Harvest at Fiddyment Ranch | B | 2BR,2BA | $2.29 |
| The Brighton Apartments | 2B | 2BR,2BA | $2.02 |
| The Mariah | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| The Easton | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| Auburn Creek Apartments | 21 | 2BR,1BA | $1.98 |
| Stanford Court Senior Living | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.82 |
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Best Local Schools in Lincoln, CA
Twelve Bridges Elementary
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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 Stanford Court Senior Living which is listed at $1,051, while the average apartment in Lincoln costs $3,410.
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 19 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 $239 which is $3,171 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lincoln.
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Written by: Lauren Harrington
This article draws from first-hand renter experiences and recurring financial challenges reported after moving in.

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