Situated about seven miles north of Providence, Lincoln is a picturesque suburb with a family-friendly atmosphere. Residents flock to Lincoln for its excellent schools, convenient location, and overall natural beauty. Affordable townhomes, modern lofts, and unique apartment complexes in historic buildings make for a diverse rental scene in Lincoln.
The lush environment contributes to the community’s tranquil vibe, in addition to offering ample opportunities for outdoor recreation. Among Lincoln’s many beautiful outdoor destinations are Lincoln Woods State Park, Blackstone River State Park, and Governor John Notte Memorial Park.
Lincoln provides residents with a wide variety of apartments, condos, and houses for rent along peaceful residential streets draped in lush greenery. However, the many delights of city life are just a short drive away in nearby Providence via Route 146 and I-295.
As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Lincoln, RI is $1,608 for one bedroom, $1,826 for two bedrooms, and $1,012 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Lincoln has increased by 0.0% in the past year.
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Car-Dependent
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This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
Minimal Transit
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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
Somewhat Bikeable
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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.
