Last updated on June 24, 2026

Average rent in
University of Mississippi, MS

Median rent

Median rent in Oxford

$2,375/mo

increased by13%

vs previous year

The average rent in Oxford is $2,375 per month as of June 2026. This is 22% above the national average rent, or $425 more per month.

$2.13

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Oxford

111

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Oxford rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%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 increased by 13% 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 $1,800 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,599.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,800

-

11%

2 bedroom

$1,797

-

30%

3 bedroom

$2,400

-

14%

4 bedroom

$3,500

-

17%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,800

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,797

Last year

30%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last year

14%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,500

Last year

17%

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

Dooley Properties LLC - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.8

Very good

Dooley Properties LLC

Dooley Properties LLC, Oxford, MS 38655

2–3 beds

1–2 baths

$950–$1,800

Apartment for rent

2216 Church St - Charger Capital - Photo 1 of 1

26m ago

8.6

Very good

2216 Church St - Charger Capital

2216 Church St, Oxford, MS 38655

2 beds

1 bath

$1,380

Apartment for rent

The Ranch - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.4

Very good

The Ranch

1057 Cedar Hill Dr, Oxford, MS 38655

2 beds

1 bath

$1,499

Apartment for rent

117 Twin Gates Dr - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Oxford

House for rent

Available Aug 8

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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 $2,375 per month as of June 20, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Oxford?

Average rent prices in Oxford have increased by 13% since last year.

How does Oxford rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Oxford is 22% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $425 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 $95,000/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).

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