Renting in Lincoln

East Midlands

Average rent for a 2-bed in Lincoln: £700/mo

Pop. 104,0006.4% yield+4.2% YoY

Rent by Property Size

Property Size	Monthly Rent	Annual
Studio	£450	£5,400
1-bed	£550	£6,600
2-bed	£700	£8,400
3-bed	£875	£10,500
4-bed	£1,100	£13,200

Visual Comparison

Studio

£450/mo

1-bed

£550/mo

2-bed

£700/mo

3-bed

£875/mo

4-bed

£1,100/mo

UK avg

£1,050/mo

Lincoln 2-bed rent is £350 (-33%) below the national average.

Market Overview

Rental Yield

6.4%

Rent Growth

4.2%

year on year

Demand

Medium

Avg Deposit

£808

5 weeks rent

Student Market

Yes

Lincoln is a cathedral city with a growing university that drives student rental demand. The Brayford waterfront area has seen significant development. Rents are very affordable, making it attractive for students and first-time renters.

Popular Rental Areas in Lincoln

Uphill

Popular neighbourhood in Lincoln

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Brayford

Popular neighbourhood in Lincoln

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West End

Popular neighbourhood in Lincoln

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Monks Road

Popular neighbourhood in Lincoln

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Transport Links

Lincoln Central station with services to Nottingham, Sheffield, and London. Bus network.

True Cost of Renting in Lincoln

Estimated Total Monthly Cost (2-bed)

£1,076

£12,912 per year

Rent (2-bed)	£700
Council Tax (Band D / 12)	£146
Energy (est.)	£130
Water (est.)	£70
Broadband (est.)	£30

Estimates based on UK averages. Use our Cost Calculator for a personalised breakdown.

Tenant Rights in Lincoln

As a tenant in England, you have rights under the Housing Act 1988, the Deregulation Act 2015, and more recent Renters Reform legislation. Your landlord must protect your deposit, provide gas safety certificates, and maintain the property to a habitable standard.

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