Last updated on June 10, 2026

Average rent in
Oxford, AL

Median rent

Median rent in Oxford

$1,200/mo

increased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in Oxford is $1,200 per month as of June 2026. This is 38% below the national average rent, or $750 less per month.

$1.35

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Oxford

19

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Oxford rentals at each price point

85%64%43%21%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Oxford, AL

Average rent prices in Oxford have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 9% since last year.

Rent trends

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

Compare rent prices in Oxford, AL

Rent prices in Oxford vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Oxford is $875, whereas a house costs $1,375. 1-bedroom apartments in Oxford run $675 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $875.

Listings

Studio

$450

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$700

No Change

9%

2 bedroom

$900

13%

26%

3 bedroom

$1,337

2%

3%

4 bedroom

$1,695

9%

-

Studio

Average rent

$450

1 bedroom

Average rent

$700

Last year

9%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$900

Last 30 days

13%

Last year

26%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,337

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,695

Last 30 days

9%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Oxford, AL, 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.

How does rent in Oxford, AL compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Oxford and Alexandria by all bedroom counts and property types.

Oxford

Median rent price$1,200
decreased by38%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$830
decreased by57%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Oxford, AL is 45% higher than the median rent in Alexandria, AL.

Discover rentals in Oxford, AL

Lake Breeze - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Apartment for rent in Oxford

Lake Breeze

1030 Corbin St, Oxford, AL 36203

2 beds

1 bath

$700–$800

Apartment for rent

Gas Lite Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3h ago

8.5

Very good

Gas Lite Apartments

301 E Choccolocco St, Oxford, AL 36203

2 beds

1 bath

$795

Apartment for rent

600 McPherson Street - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.3

Very good

600 McPherson Street

600 Mcpherson St, Oxford, AL 36203

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

1334 Barry St - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Oxford

1334 Barry St, Oxford, AL 36203

2 beds

1 bath

$875

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Oxford, AL

Quick answers to common questions about the Oxford rental market.

How much is rent in Oxford?

The average rent in Oxford is $1,200 per month as of June 6, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Oxford?

Average rent prices in Oxford have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 9% since last year.

How does Oxford rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Oxford is 38% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $750 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Oxford?

To comfortably afford rent in Oxford, you'd need to earn approximately $48,000/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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