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Mansfield

Pop. 47,663·124th most expensive in Ohio·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$865/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.7%
Month-over-Month
-1.9%
vs US Median
-$1,100
Falling (Monthly)
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Mansfield · $865
More affordable than 99% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
62/100
Good value
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Rents are 6% below what Mansfield's 10-year trend predicts — a better deal than its own history suggests.

Actual rent
$865/mo
Expected by trend
$919/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$717
1 BR
$803
2 BR
$997
3 BR
$1,303
4 BR+
$1,487
Research median
$997/mo

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

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12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$10,380/yr
At $865/mo median
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Rents are softening (up only 0.7% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.7% YoY, -1.9% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Mansfield, OH is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income below the national average, 16.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
47,663
Median income
$44,540
Median age
40
Renters
49.5%
Age distribution
18.5%
25.2%
24.5%
19.9%
Under 1818.5%
18–3425.2%
35–5424.5%
55–6411.9%
65+19.9%
Gender
54.3%
45.7%
Male54.3%
Female45.7%
Race & ethnicity
71.2%
16%
White71.2%
Black16%
Hispanic3.3%
Asian0.9%
Other8.5%
Education (25+)
14.2%
41.2%
27.8%
16.8%
No HS diploma14.2%
HS diploma41.2%
Some college27.8%
Bachelor's+16.8%
Housing tenure
50.5%
49.5%
Owner50.5%
Renter49.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Mansfield, OH has changed in 5 years

Income
$37,009 → $44,540
up 20.3%
Population
47,437 → 47,663
up 0.5%
Renter share
50.9% → 49.5%
-1.4 pts
Bachelor's+
15.1% → 16.8%
+1.7 pts
Median age
38.4 → 40
+1.6 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $37,009 to $44,540 across the same window, up 20.3% versus 2021.

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Mansfield rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Mansfield, OH

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Mansfield is $865/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $717/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $997/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $803/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,303/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($44,540/yr), Mansfield ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Mansfield an affordable city for renters?

Mansfield is considered very affordable for renters. At $865/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($44,540/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Mansfield falls comfortably within that range.

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 $35,000/year (~$17/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $865/mo in Mansfield. The local median household income is $44,540/yr, meaning the typical Mansfield household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Mansfield?

Rent in Mansfield has increased 0.7% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Which Mansfield neighborhoods have the lowest rent?

The most affordable ZIP codes in Mansfield are 44903 ($749/mo), 44902 ($874/mo), and 44907 ($876/mo). Citywide, the median rent in Mansfield is $865/mo.

How does Mansfield rent compare to other cities in Ohio?

Mansfield is one of the more affordable cities in Ohio for rent, ranking #124 out of 128 tracked cities at $865/mo.

What percentage of Mansfield residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 49.5% of Mansfield households are renters, while 50.5% are owner-occupied. Mansfield leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Mansfield rent compare to the national average?

Mansfield's median rent of $865/mo is $1,100 (56%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Ohio, it ranks #124 out of 128 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $865/mo, rent takes ~23% of Mansfield's median household income ($44,540/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Mansfield 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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