1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Mansfield, TX
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Mansfield, Texas as of July 2026. That's +3% higher than the citywide median of $1,732 and +28% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Mansfield
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Mansfield
Compare Mansfield's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Texas
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Clute | $648 |
| 2 | Burnet | $692 |
| 3 | Bonham | $710 |
| 4 | Lake Worth | $739 |
| 5 | Alton | $750 |
| 6 | Kemp | $754 |
| 7 | Marshall | $756 |
| 8 | Del Rio | $770 |
| 9 | Wharton | $780 |
| 10 | Corsicana | $790 |
| 11 | San Juan | $790 |
| 12 | Weslaco | $795 |
| 13 | Brownsville | $800 |
| 14 | Eagle Pass | $800 |
| 15 | Harlingen | $800 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Texas
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | University Park | $2,410 |
| 2 | Argyle | $2,410 |
| 3 | Flower Mound | $2,360 |
| 4 | Prosper | $2,280 |
| 5 | Little Elm | $2,240 |
| 6 | Aledo | $2,190 |
| 7 | Justin | $2,130 |
| 8 | Lavon | $2,110 |
| 9 | Lakeway | $2,110 |
| 10 | Royse City | $2,030 |
| 11 | Haslet | $2,030 |
| 12 | Celina | $1,990 |
| 13 | Grapevine | $1,970 |
| 14 | Bellaire | $1,920 |
| 15 | Leander | $1,910 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Mansfield.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Mansfield |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kennedale, TX | 6.9 mi | $1,320 | $-460 (-26%) |
| Arlington, TX | 9.1 mi | $1,212 | $-568 (-32%) |
| Venus, TX | 10.7 mi | $1,390 | $-390 (-22%) |
| Alvarado, TX | 11.4 mi | $1,290 | $-490 (-28%) |
| Burleson, TX | 11.5 mi | $1,490 | $-290 (-16%) |
| Grand Prairie, TX | 12.1 mi | $1,673 | $-107 (-6%) |
| Cedar Hill, TX | 12.4 mi | $1,382 | $-398 (-22%) |
| Midlothian, TX | 12.7 mi | $1,700 | $-80 (-4%) |
| Duncanville, TX | 16.9 mi | $1,199 | $-581 (-33%) |
| Hurst, TX | 17.2 mi | $1,400 | $-380 (-21%) |
| Richland Hills, TX | 17.9 mi | $1,089 | $-691 (-39%) |
| Haltom City, TX | 18.1 mi | $1,240 | $-540 (-30%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Mansfield — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Mansfield?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Mansfield, Texas is $1,780 per month. This is +3% higher than the citywide median of $1,732.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Mansfield?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $71,200 ($5,933/month gross), which works out to roughly $34.23/hour at a full-time job.
Is Mansfield expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Mansfield's 1-bedroom median of $1,780 is +28% above the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 73th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Mansfield rank for 1-bedroom rent in Texas?
Among the 260 cities in Texas with 1-bedroom data, Mansfield ranks #235 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Mansfield?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Kennedale ($1,320), Arlington ($1,212), Venus ($1,390).