Rent in Lincoln County, OR at a glance
2-bedroom rent (HUD)
$1,480$17,760 a year · HUD fiscal year 2026From October 1, 2026: $1,400 (−5.4%)How much rent can you afford in Lincoln County, OR?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
Rent in Lincoln County, OR by bedroom, and the pay it takes
Income needed keeps rent at 30% of gross pay; the hourly figure assumes one full-time job, 2,080 hours a year.
| Size | A month | A year | Income needed | Hourly wage needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,121 | $13,452 | $44,840 | $21.56/hr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,128 | $13,536 | $45,120 | $21.69/hr |
| 2 bedroomsMost searched | $1,480 | $17,760 | $59,200 | $28.46/hr |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,043 | $24,516 | $81,720 | $39.29/hr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,483 | $29,796 | $99,320 | $47.75/hr |
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Living and working in Lincoln County, OR
Rent in Lincoln County, OR: common questions
How much is rent going down in Lincoln County, OR in 2027?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for fiscal 2027, which takes effect October 1, 2026, is $1,400 for a two-bedroom, down 5.4% from $1,480. A one-bedroom goes from $1,128 to $1,070, a studio from $1,121 to $1,063.
These are HUD's estimates of what a typical recently rented unit costs, used for housing vouchers. A landlord's increase on your lease follows your lease and your state's rules, not this figure.
What is the average rent in Lincoln County, OR?
HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026 is $1,128 for a one-bedroom and $1,480 for a two-bedroom, utilities included. That is $17,760 a year for the two-bedroom.
It is not an average of current listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so asking rents on newer places usually run higher.
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Lincoln County, OR?
To keep a $1,480 two-bedroom at 30% of gross pay, one full-time worker needs $28.46 an hour, or $59,200 a year. A one-bedroom at $1,128 takes $21.69 an hour.
How much is a 1, 2 or 3-bedroom apartment in Lincoln County, OR?
At HUD's 2026 Fair Market Rent: studio $1,121, one bedroom $1,128, two $1,480, three $2,043 and four $2,483 a month.
Is rent affordable in Lincoln County, OR?
For the typical household, earning $63,165 a year ($5,264 a month, Census ACS), a two-bedroom at $1,480 takes 28.1% of income. Under 30% is the usual line for affordable; this is under it.
How is the income needed for rent worked out?
Rent for a year divided by 0.30, the share of gross income HUD treats as affordable: ($1,480 × 12) ÷ 0.30 = $59,200. Divided by 2,080 working hours, that is $28.46 an hour.