
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Lincoln, CA from $600 (8 Rentals)
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Gardens at Bella Breeze

2105 1st St

Parkview I & II
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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 | $2,135 | $2,089 | $2,228 |
| Cheap Lincoln 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,989 | $1,103 | $2,572 |
| Cheap Lincoln 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,267 | $792 | $3,000 |
| Cheap Lincoln 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,820 | $1,580 | $4,315 |
| Cheap Lincoln 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,471 | $3,050 | $4,458 |
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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Lincoln, CA
Pricing Updated: 01/08/2026Current apartment rentals in the Lincoln, CA area range in price from $792 to $5,499 with an overall median price of $3,286. The three Lincoln neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Foskett Ranch at $1,695, Grandmere Station at Lincoln Crossing at $1,355, and Lincoln Crossing at $1,355. 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 | $2,150 | $1,695 | 6 |
| Grandmere Station at Lincoln Crossing | $3,419 | $1,355 | 16 |
| Lincoln Crossing | $3,419 | $1,355 | 15 |
| Monte Vista | $3,419 | $1,355 | 15 |
| Sky Ranch | $3,419 | $1,355 | 15 |
| Twelve Bridges Village | $3,419 | $1,103 | 25 |
| Kinsley Hill | $3,424 | $792 | 94 |
| Lincoln | $3,621 | $792 | 300 |
Cheapest Available Lincoln Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Lincoln, CA is a 1 Bed unit found at CRESCENT APARTMENTS in the Black Oak neighborhood priced from $660. Stanford Court Senior Living in the Black Oak neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,103. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Lincoln apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRESCENT APARTMENTS | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $660 |
| Stanford Court Senior Living | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,103 |
| Gardens at Bella Breeze | 1 Bed, 1 bath | 1BR,1BA | $1,355 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Lincoln, CA
As of January 09, 2026 the best value apartment in the Lincoln area is the $2.17 price per square foot Plan 1 Model at Tricon Twelve Bridges in the in the Monte Vista neighborhood starting from $3,319. The second greatest value Lincoln apartment is the Oak Model at Cyrene at Meadowlands - Single Family Homes for Rent starting at $2,925 with a $2.12 price per square foot in the Monte Vista 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tricon Twelve Bridges | Plan 1 | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.17 |
| Cyrene at Meadowlands - Single Family Homes for Rent | Oak | 3BR,2.5BA | $2.12 |
| The Winsted at Sunset West | Hudson | 3BR,2BA | $2.16 |
| PINNACLE AT GALLERIA | Mendocino | 2BR,2BA | $2.23 |
| Broadstone at Stanford Ranch | Heartstone B1 | 2BR,2BA | $2.01 |
| The Brighton Apartments | 2B | 2BR,2BA | $1.92 |
| The James | 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $2.25 |
| CRESCENT APARTMENTS | B2.1-R | 2BR,2BA | $1.41 |
| The Mariah | Two Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $2.07 |
| Stanford Court Senior Living | 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.91 |
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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 CRESCENT APARTMENTS which is listed at $660, while the average apartment in Lincoln costs $3,286.
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 81 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 $355 which is $2,931 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Lincoln.
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