Average Rent in Lincoln County, OR (2026)
The average 1-bedroom rent in Lincoln County, OR is $1,195/month as of 2026, based on HUD data across 2 ZIP codes. Rents have changed +15.5% year over year. Rents range from $1,160 to $1,230.
Average Rent · 1-Bedroom
$1,195/mo
Source: HUD Fair Market Rent · 2 zip codes
Year-over-Year
↑ +15.5%
Source: HUD Fair Market Rent
Data through
The average 1-bedroom rent in Lincoln County, OR is $1,195/month according to HUD FY2026 Fair Market Rent data, covering 2 ZIP codes. Rents have increased 15.5% year-over-year. The average 1-bedroom rent in Lincoln County is 0% below the national average of $1,196/month.
Average rent in Lincoln County, OR ranges from $1,160 to $1,230 across 2 ZIP codes.
Based on HUD Fair Market Rent, a fair rent increase in Lincoln County, OR is approximately 15.5% for 2026. An increase above 15.5% exceeds the local market trend and may be worth negotiating.
Key Facts
Sources: HUD Fair Market Rent, HUD SAFMR, Rentcast. Updated October 2025.
Market trend data is limited for this area. The analysis below uses federal rent benchmarks.
How much is rent in Lincoln County, OR?
The average 1-bedroom rent in Lincoln County, OR is $1,195/month as of 2026, based on HUD data across 2 ZIP codes. Rents across Lincoln County are relatively uniform, clustering around $1,195/month. To afford this at the 30% rule, a household would need approximately $47,800/year.
Is rent going up in Lincoln County?
Rents in Lincoln County have increased 15.5% year over year based on HUD Fair Market Rent. This is a notably high rate of increase, indicating strong upward rent pressure in Lincoln County.
What is a fair rent increase in Lincoln County?
Based on HUD Fair Market Rent, a rent increase around 15.5% is in line with the Lincoln County market for 2026. An increase above that level exceeds the local trend and may be worth pushing back on. Note: Oregon has rent increase protections — the cap is generally 7% + CPI. Check your specific increase with RenewalReply's free rent analysis tool.
What Should Rent Cost in Lincoln County?
Typical rent ranges based on HUD benchmarks and market data. In areas with limited listing data, ranges reflect federal benchmarks and may be wider than actual market conditions.
A studio in Lincoln County typically rents for $1,185 – $1,280.
Rents above $1,472 are in the top 25% for this area.
A 1-bedroom in Lincoln County typically rents for $1,195 – $1,291.
Rents above $1,485 are in the top 25% for this area.
A 2-bedroom in Lincoln County typically rents for $1,560 – $1,685.
Rents above $1,938 are in the top 25% for this area.
A 3-bedroom in Lincoln County typically rents for $2,155 – $2,327.
Rents above $2,676 are in the top 25% for this area.
A 4-bedroom in Lincoln County typically rents for $2,620 – $2,830.
Rents above $3,254 are in the top 25% for this area.
Federal Rent Benchmarks for Lincoln County
HUD Fair Market Rents are federal rent benchmarks published annually by HUD. They provide a consistent baseline for comparing rents across areas.
Studio
$1,185
HUD Fair Market Rent
1-Bedroom
$1,195
HUD Fair Market Rent
2-Bedroom
$1,560
HUD Fair Market Rent
3-Bedroom
$2,155
HUD Fair Market Rent
4-Bedroom
$2,620
HUD Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD SAFMR FY2026 · Updated
Zip Codes in Lincoln County
Click any zip code for detailed rent data including zip-specific SAFMR rates, nearby comparables, and a free rent increase check.
SAFMR rates are zip-specific.
How Does Lincoln County Compare?
Questions about rent in Lincoln County
What is the average 1-bedroom rent in Lincoln County, OR?
The average 1-bedroom fair market rent in Lincoln County, OR is $1,195/month as of 2026, based on HUD rent data across 2 ZIP codes in the city. This is 0% below the national average of $1,196/month. Rents range from $1,160 to $1,230 depending on ZIP code.
What is a fair rent increase in Lincoln County?
A rent increase up to about 15.5% is broadly in line with the recent market trend in Lincoln County. Increases above that level are above trend and should be tested against neighborhood-level pricing and comparable rentals. The current average 1-BR rent is $1,195/month.
Are rents going up or down in Lincoln County?
Rents in Lincoln County have increased 15.5% year over year based on HUD Fair Market Rent. This reflects local market conditions across 2 ZIP codes in the Lincoln County, OR area.
How much do rents vary across Lincoln County?
1-bedroom rents across Lincoln County range from $1,160 to $1,230 on this page, a $70/month spread. This shows that rent can vary materially across ZIP codes within the same city, reflecting neighborhood-level differences in housing stock and demand.
Can my landlord raise my rent in Lincoln County?
In Lincoln County, rent increases are regulated under Oregon protections. The maximum increase is generally 7% + CPI. Landlords must also follow applicable state notice requirements before issuing a rent increase.
How much should I spend on rent in Lincoln County?
The general guideline is to spend no more than 30% of your gross income on rent. With average 1-bedroom rent in Lincoln County at $1,195/month, a household would need approximately $47,800/year in gross income to afford this comfortably. Many renters in high-cost areas spend above this threshold — our free tool can help you assess whether your specific rent is fair for your ZIP code.
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