Last updated on October 24, 2026

Average rent in
Oxford, AL

Median rent

Median rent in Oxford

$1,200/mo

increased by26%

vs previous year

The average rent in Oxford is $1,200 per month as of October 2026. This is 37% below the national average rent, or $700 less per month.

$1.18

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Oxford

26

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Oxford rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%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 decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 26% 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 $1,415. 1-bedroom apartments in Oxford run $699 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $910.

Listings

Studio

$412

No Change

21%

1 bedroom

$802

No Change

11%

2 bedroom

$1,000

4%

12%

3 bedroom

$1,425

3%

19%

4 bedroom

$1,610

4%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$412

Last year

21%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$802

Last year

11%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,000

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

12%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,425

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

19%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,610

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

1%

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 by37%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,075
decreased by43%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Oxford, AL is 12% higher than the median rent in Alexandria, AL.

Discover rentals in Oxford, AL

Oak Park - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

Oak Park

501 501 & 517& 509 Central Avenue, Oxford, AL 36203

2 beds

2 baths

$850

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.
367 Frances Blvd - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

House for rent in Oxford

2 beds

1 bath

$975

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.
Park Village - Bldg 11 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

Park Village - Bldg 11

11 Carriage Ln, Oxford, AL 36203

2 beds

1 bath

$1,000

Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.
Park Village - Bldg 40 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

Park Village - Bldg 40

40 Carriage Ln, Oxford, AL 36203

2 beds

1 bath

$1,015

Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.

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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 October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Oxford?

Average rent prices in Oxford have decreased by 3% over the last month and have increased by 26% since last year.

How does Oxford rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Oxford is 37% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $700 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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