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Mansfield

·71st most expensive in Massachusetts·Mansfield rents are up 9.3% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$2,575/mo
Year-over-Year
+9.3%
Month-over-Month
-1.0%
vs US Median
+$613
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Mansfield · $2,575
More expensive than 81% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
43% of income
STRETCHED
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,575/mo, rent takes about 43% of the US median household income, well above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$103,000/yr
US median income
$72,000/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Mansfield's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
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
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$2,550/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,575 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

Rent trends

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$30,900/yr
At $2,575/mo median
Rent Market Meter
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Rents are up 9.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+9.3% YoY, -1.0% MoM), not inventory.
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2022 vs 2026

How Mansfield, MA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,216 → $2,575
up 16.2%

Across the past five years, the going rent in Mansfield, MA has shifted from $2,216 to $2,575, up 16.2% 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

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Mansfield is $2,575/mo as of August 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 9.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Mansfield an affordable city for renters?

Mansfield is considered stretched for renters. At $2,575/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 $103,000/year (~$50/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,575/mo in Mansfield.

Is rent going up or down in Mansfield?

Rent in Mansfield has increased 9.3% over the past year as of August 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 #71 out of 112 tracked cities at $2,575/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Mansfield?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Mansfield ($2,575/mo): Plainville ($2,111/mo), Attleboro ($2,240/mo).

How does Mansfield rent compare to the national average?

Mansfield's median rent of $2,575/mo is $613 (31%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Massachusetts, it ranks #71 out of 112 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
43%
STRETCHED

At $2,575/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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