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Rents in Lincoln are $332 above the Placer County typical.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
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510 Nelson Ln, Lincoln, CA 95648
Recovery Realty is a Lincoln company focused on residential management and investment sales, managing homes, townhomes, condos and multi-family properties in Placer, Sacramento and Yuba counties, including Roseville, Rocklin and Auburn.
In their words: “We manage rent collection, maintenance coordination, and tenant communication.”
Review summary: Owners and renters often describe friendly, professional managers who communicate well and handle requests quickly.
543 F St Ste 101, Lincoln, CA 95648
One Nest Property Management is a Lincoln company managing single-family rental homes in the Sacramento region, including Roseville, Rocklin, Plumas Lake and Olivehurst, and it also offers home sales and handyman services.
Review summary: Owners and tenants often mention quick, professional communication, careful explanations and rentals filled successfully.
Huber Property Management has managed residential, commercial and association properties in the Sierra foothills since 1974, with offices in Lincoln and Auburn, and also offers investment real estate brokerage.
Review summary: Tenants and vendors often describe a small, professional team that cares about residents and the community.
Carolan Properties Rentals is a Lincoln company that began in October 2004 and rents single-family homes, including furnished homes, in the Sun City Lincoln Hills community.
In their words: “As a boutique real estate firm, we do not have a “cookie cutter” approach to real estate.”
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Rents in Lincoln are $332 above the Placer County typical.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Rent rose in 8 of the last 12 months: +$84 in all since Oct 2025.
Green: rent went up that month. Grey: it went down.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Lincoln's typical asking rent is $332 (12.9%) above the county. The gap is growing compared with a year ago.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Lincoln is number 1 of 4 cities in the county by typical asking rent.
Cities with at least 13 months of Zillow data. Left out (too few months): Carnelian Bay, Granite Bay, Tahoe Vista. Linked cities have their own page.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed, 1-year change. Data through September 2026.
Rents here usually rise most in February, March and April, so those are good months to list your rental.
Average change from the month before, 10 years of data.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
Past growth, not a forecast. Rents can go down as well as up. Your own rent depends on the home, its condition and the lease.
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, all homes + multifamily, smoothed. Data through September 2026.
| City | Typical rent | 1 year | Managers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln | $2,897 | +3.0% | 4 |
| Rocklin | $2,408 | +1.7% | 9 |
| Roseville | $2,521 | +1.3% | 25 |
| Granite Bay | $3,332 | 2 | |
| Antelope | $2,389 | −0.5% | 0 |
| Auburn | $2,157 | +2.1% | 8 |
| Citrus Heights | $1,883 | +1.5% | 5 |
Source: Zillow Observed Rent Index (ZORI), typical asking rent, data through September 2026. Managers listed: our directory, October 2026.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024.
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents for fiscal year 2027, Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA HUD Metro FMR Area. Used to set Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) limits.
Official sources: California Attorney General: limits on rent increases · California Courts: evictions · Civil Code 1947.12 (rent cap) · Civil Code 1946.2 (just cause)
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Compare the 4 property management companies in Lincoln, Placer County. We matched a current California real estate license for 2 of them. Tick up to 3 to see them side by side, then request free quotes from all of them in one step. Highly rated managers based nearby, in Roseville and Auburn, are listed below the local companies.
Zillow's typical asking rent in Lincoln is $2,897 (September 2026); +3.0% over the past year and +15.4% over five years. About 16.1% of homes in Lincoln are rented, and the rental vacancy rate is 4% (Census, 2020-2024).
We list 4 property management companies in Lincoln, CA. 2 of them have a License Confirmed badge: a clear match to an active California real estate license.
Zillow's typical asking rent in Lincoln was $2,897 a month in September 2026, +3.0% on a year earlier.
Over the 10 years Zillow has tracked, asking rents here have risen most in February, March and April. Listing in those months can help, but every property is different.
Yes. In California, managing rentals for other people generally requires a real estate broker license from the Department of Real Estate (DRE), or working under a licensed broker. You can check any license number on the DRE website.
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