Last updated on July 25, 2026

Average rent in
Oxford, AL

Median rent

Median rent in Oxford

$1,297/mo

increased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Oxford is $1,297 per month as of July 2026. This is 33% below the national average rent, or $647 less per month.

$1.35

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Oxford

20

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Oxford rentals at each price point

80%60%40%20%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 increased by 13% over the last month and have increased by 6% 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 $900, whereas a house costs $1,375. 1-bedroom apartments in Oxford run $699 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $900.

Listings

Studio

$450

No Change

-

1 bedroom

$699

No Change

7%

2 bedroom

$947

5%

11%

3 bedroom

$1,375

1%

1%

4 bedroom

$1,674

No Change

20%

Studio

Average rent

$450

1 bedroom

Average rent

$699

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$947

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

11%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,375

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,674

Last year

20%

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$1,297
decreased by33%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$850
decreased by56%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Oxford, AL is 53% higher than the median rent in Alexandria, AL.

Discover rentals in Oxford, AL

Gas Lite Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.6

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

18h ago

8.3

Very good

600 McPherson Street

600 Mcpherson St, Oxford, AL 36203

2 beds

1 bath

$850

Apartment for rent

419 Central Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Oxford

House for rent

North Star Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.3

Very good

North Star Apartments

1716 Hillyer Robinson Industrial Pkwy S, Oxford, AL 36203

2 beds

2 baths

$900

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 $1,297 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Oxford?

Average rent prices in Oxford have increased by 13% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.

How does Oxford rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Oxford is 33% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $647 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 $52,000/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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