
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Lincoln, CA from $500 (46 Rentals)
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1788 Eiffel St

Auburn Creek Apartments

167 F St

Cerámica

Parkview I & II

Lincoln Terrace Apartments

Golden Village Apartments

1321 Secret Lake Loop
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2050 Sierra View Cir

455 R St

2308 Las Palomas Loop

3301 Leiper Loop

The Easton

Springview Oaks Apartments

Crocker Oaks Apartments

The Everette

Woodstream Townhomes
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Rocklin Gold

Stanford Heights

Fiddyment Apartments

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Sutter Ridge

Prospera at Fiddyment

Crescent Apartments

Emerald Pointe

Meridian At Stanford Ranch

The Winsted at Sunset West
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PINNACLE AT GALLERIA

Broadstone at Stanford Ranch

Rocklin Ranch

The Villages of the Galleria

The Brighton Apartments

Garnet Creek

Ascent at The Galleria Apartment Homes

Venu at Galleria

The James
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Montessa at Whitney Ranch

Harvest at Fiddyment Ranch

Campus Oaks Apartments

Terraces at Stanford Ranch

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Solstice at Fiddyment Ranch

Stanford Court Senior Living

The Oaks at Sunset Phase II

Sunset Summit

1251 Whitney Ranch Pkwy
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How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Lincoln?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheap Lincoln Studio Apartments | $2,427 | $2,157 | $2,562 |
| Cheap Lincoln 1 Bedroom Apartments | $2,046 | $528 | $2,706 |
| Cheap Lincoln 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,412 | $606 | $3,613 |
| Cheap Lincoln 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,920 | $676 | $4,222 |
| Cheap Lincoln 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,572 | $3,100 | $4,310 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Lincoln, CA
Pricing Updated: 07/17/2026Current 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:
| Neighborhood | Median Price | Min Price | Available Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foskett Ranch | $2,050 | $1,750 | 1 |
| Grandmere Station at Lincoln Crossing | $3,399 | $528 | 12 |
| Kinsley Hill | $3,399 | $528 | 54 |
| Lincoln Crossing | $3,399 | $528 | 12 |
| Monte Vista | $3,399 | $528 | 12 |
| Sky Ranch | $3,399 | $528 | 12 |
| Twelve Bridges Village | $3,399 | $528 | 20 |
| Lincoln | $4,200 | $528 | 206 |
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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springview Oaks Apartments | Plan A 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,625 |
| Crocker Oaks Apartments | 2 Bedroom 2 Bath | 2BR,2BA | $1,645 |
| The Everette | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,699 |
| Stanford Heights | Lexington | 1BR,1BA | $1,780 |
| Rocklin Gold | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,785 |
| Sunset Summit | N. Palisade | 2BR,1BA | $1,795 |
| Fiddyment Apartments | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,857 |
| Sutter Ridge | Sierra | 1BR,1BA | $1,885 |
| Prospera at Fiddyment | 1 Bed 1 Bath A | 1BR,1BA | $1,895 |
| The Easton | 2x1 | 2BR,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 Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isles | 4 Bed 2.5 Bath B | 4BR,2.5BA | $1.86 |
| Rocklin Sunset Townhomes | 3X3A | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.86 |
| Tricon Twelve Bridges | Duet B | 2BR,2.5BA | $2.14 |
| PINNACLE AT GALLERIA | Shasta | 3BR,2BA | $2.09 |
| Emerald Pointe | 2x2 Cottage | 2BR,2BA | $2.17 |
| The Brighton Apartments | 2B | 2BR,2BA | $2.02 |
| Ascent at The Galleria Apartment Homes | The Campania | 2BR,2BA | $2.39 |
| The Easton | 2x1 | 2BR,1BA | $2.11 |
| Stanford Heights | Laurel | 2BR,2BA | $2.34 |
| Rocklin Gold | One Bedroom | 1BR,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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