Average rent in Mansfield
The average private rent in Mansfield was £797 a month in September 2026, +5.5% on a year earlier. A two-bedroom home costs £714, 45% below the UK average of £1,287 and 14% below the average for the East Midlands. It is the 6th cheapest of 35 areas in the East Midlands. Over the past year, 3 bed homes rose fastest (+5.8%).
Rent by number of bedrooms
Average monthly private rent (pcm).
Salary needed to rent in Mansfield
Two common tests: rent at no more than 30% of gross income, and the letting-agent referencing check of an annual income at least 30× the monthly rent.
| Home | Rent (pcm) | Salary for 30% rule | Agent check (30× rent) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | £555 | £22,200 | £16,650 |
| 2 bedrooms | £714 | £28,560 | £21,420 |
The median full-time salary for Mansfield residents is £32,525 (2025, £16.62 an hour). A one-bedroom at the average rent takes 20% of that before tax, within the 30% guideline.
Renting vs buying in Mansfield
How rents in Mansfield have changed
Average rent is +58.1% since 2016.
| Year | Average rent | 2 bed |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £797 | £714 |
| 2025 | £755 | £675 |
| 2024 | £709 | £631 |
| 2023 | £647 | £575 |
| 2022 | £607 | £540 |
| 2021 | £588 | £524 |
| 2020 | £549 | £490 |
| 2019 | £534 | £476 |
| 2018 | £522 | £466 |
| 2017 | £513 | £458 |
| 2016 | £504 | £451 |
Areas with similar rents
| # | Area | Region | 1 bed | 2 bed | 3 bed | Change (12m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kirklees | Yorkshire and The Humber | £585 | £714 | £869 | +12.5% |
| 2 | Wrexham | Wales | £599 | £713 | £842 | +3.0% |
| 3 | Highland and Islands | Scotland | £536 | £710 | £934 | +3.3% |
| 4 | Wyre | North West | £530 | £721 | £860 | +7.2% |
| 5 | North East Derbyshire | East Midlands | £569 | £724 | £880 | +3.6% |
| 6 | Wigan | North West | £544 | £703 | £842 | +6.4% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Mansfield?
The average private rent in Mansfield was £797 a month in September 2026, up 5.5% on a year earlier. A one-bedroom averaged £555 and a two-bedroom £714 (ONS Price Index of Private Rents).
What salary do you need to rent in Mansfield?
To keep a £555 one-bedroom rent within 30% of gross income you need about £22,200 a year. Letting agents usually ask for an annual income of 30 times the monthly rent, which is £16,650. The median full-time salary for residents is £32,525.
Is Mansfield expensive to rent compared with the rest of the UK?
A two-bedroom in Mansfield costs £714 a month, 45% below the UK average of £1,287. It ranks 44 of 282 larger UK areas from cheapest to most expensive.
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Rents: ONS Price Index of Private Rents (September 2026), average of new and existing private tenancies — official statistics in development. House prices: HM Land Registry UK House Price Index. Pay: ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, median gross pay of full-time employees by place of residence. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. See our methodology.