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Mansfield

·66th most expensive in Massachusetts·Mansfield rents are up 11.1% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$2,602/mo
Year-over-Year
+11.1%
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
+$637
Stable (Monthly)
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Mansfield · $2,602
More expensive than 82% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
52/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are right about where Mansfield's 10-year trend predicts.

Actual rent
$2,602/mo
Expected by trend
$2,627/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$2,000
1 BR
$2,140
2 BR
$2,550
3 BR
$3,080
4 BR+
$3,390
Research median
$2,550/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$31,224/yr
At $2,602/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
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Rents are up 11.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+11.1% YoY, -0.0% MoM), not inventory.
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2022 vs 2026

How Mansfield, MA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,216 → $2,602
up 17.4%

Across the past five years, the going rent in Mansfield, MA has shifted from $2,216 to $2,602, up 17.4% since 2022. For context, the 2022 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and Mansfield, MA reflects that arc in its own way.

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Mansfield rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Mansfield. Click any size for full breakdown.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Mansfield is $2,602/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $2,000/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,550/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,140/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,080/mo.

At 43% of estimated US median household income ($72,000/yr), Mansfield ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 11.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Mansfield an affordable city for renters?

Mansfield is considered stretched for renters. At $2,602/mo, rent takes approximately 43% of the US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Mansfield significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

How much income do you need to rent in Mansfield?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $104,000/year (~$50/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,602/mo in Mansfield.

Is rent going up or down in Mansfield?

Rent in Mansfield has increased 11.1% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Mansfield rent compare to other cities in Massachusetts?

Mansfield is middle-of-the-pack for Massachusetts for rent, ranking #66 out of 107 tracked cities at $2,602/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Mansfield?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Mansfield ($2,602/mo): Plainville ($2,094/mo), Attleboro ($2,225/mo).

How does Mansfield rent compare to the national average?

Mansfield's median rent of $2,602/mo is $637 (32%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Massachusetts, it ranks #66 out of 107 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
43%
STRETCHED

At $2,602/mo, rent takes ~43% of US median household income ($72,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Mansfield 43%Benchmark 30%
State income tax5%
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