Last updated on November 5, 2026

Average rent in
University of Mississippi, MS

Median rent

Median rent in Oxford

$2,500/mo

decreased by4%

vs previous year

The average rent in Oxford is $2,500 per month as of October 2026. This is 32% above the national average rent, or $600 more per month.

$2.06

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Oxford

211

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Oxford rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in University of Mississippi, MS

Average rent prices in Oxford have decreased by 4% since last year. At this time, we don't have enough information to generate yearly trends. Please see below for more rent price details.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in University of Mississippi, MS

Rent prices in Oxford vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Oxford is $1,900, whereas a house costs $2,700. 1-bedroom apartments in Oxford run $1,785 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,362.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,425

-

21%

2 bedroom

$1,800

-

5%

3 bedroom

$2,700

-

10%

4 bedroom

$3,050

-

13%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,425

Last year

21%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,700

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,050

Last year

13%

At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in University of Mississippi, MS.

Apartments

Average rent

$1,900

Last year

5%

Condos

Average rent

$2,100

Last year

4%

Houses

Average rent

$2,700

Last year

14%

The table above reflects average rent prices in University of Mississippi, MS, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

Discover rentals in University of Mississippi, MS

1695A Alderson Loop - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

House for rent in Oxford

1 bed

1 bath

$650

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
5 County Road 4062 - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

House for rent in Oxford

2 beds

1 bath

$950

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Dooley Properties LLC - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.8

Very good

Dooley Properties LLC

Dooley Properties LLC, Oxford, MS 38655

2–3 beds

1–2 baths

$950–$1,800

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
912A Cleveland Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Oxford

2 beds

1 bath

$1,150

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
806 Lilla Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Oxford

4 beds

4.5 baths

$6,000

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1213 Ivy Rd - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

House for rent in Oxford

4 beds

4.5 baths

$5,400

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Wisteria Way - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

Wisteria Way

1209 Wisteria Way, Oxford, MS 38655

4 beds

4 baths

$5,200

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
409 Stillwater Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Oxford

4 beds

4.5 baths

$5,200

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Old Sardis Place - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

Old Sardis Place

Cypress Cir, Oxford, MS 38655

3 beds

3 baths

$1,800

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1201 Ivy Road - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

1201 Ivy Road

1201 Ivy Rd, Oxford, MS 38655

3 beds

3 baths

$2,100–$2,700

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Wisteria Way - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

Wisteria Way

1209 Wisteria Way, Oxford, MS 38655

4 beds

4 baths

$5,200

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
329 Wishing Tree Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Oxford

4 beds

2.5 baths

$2,900

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
2998 Old Taylor Rd - Photo 1 of 1

15h ago

9.2

Excellent

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2998 Old Taylor Rd

2998 Old Taylor Rd, Oxford, MS 38655

2–3 beds

2 baths

$2,325–$2,945

Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.
Old Sardis Place - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

Old Sardis Place

Cypress Cir, Oxford, MS 38655

3 beds

3 baths

$1,800

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
Acadia Loop - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.8

Very good

Acadia Loop

360 Acadia Loop, Oxford, MS 38655

1–3 beds

1–3 baths

$1,300–$2,200

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
122 Westbury Cir #NA - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Oxford

4 beds

3.5 baths

$3,100

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
Solo Squared - Photo 1 of 1

8h ago

8.6

Very good

Solo Squared

1304 Elliott Dr, Oxford, MS 38655

1–2 beds

1 bath

$1,375–$1,540

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
1201 Ivy Road - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

1201 Ivy Road

1201 Ivy Rd, Oxford, MS 38655

3 beds

3 baths

$2,100–$2,700

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
329 Wishing Tree Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Oxford

4 beds

2.5 baths

$2,900

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
233 Forest Glen Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Oxford

3 beds

2 baths

$2,000

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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Frequently asked questions for University of Mississippi, MS

Quick answers to common questions about the Oxford rental market.

How much is rent in Oxford?

The average rent in Oxford is $2,500 per month as of October 31, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Oxford?

Average rent prices in Oxford have decreased by 4% since last year.

How does Oxford rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Oxford is 32% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $600 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Oxford?

To comfortably afford rent in Oxford, you'd need to earn approximately $100,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

Old Sardis Place