Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 4, 2026
Average rent in
Oxford, MS
Average rent in
Last updated on June 4, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Oxford, MS rent fell 16.7% year over year, with a current median of $2,250/month. Renters today are paying $367 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent remains essentially flat.
Compared to national trends
Oxford rents run 15.4% more expensive than the $1,950/month national median, positioning it as a pricier market with a total of 128 rentals available.
Price ranges
In Oxford, 1-bedroom units rent for $1,500/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,750/month, 3-bedrooms for $2,462/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,800/month. This bedroom-tier range offers varied options for renters across unit sizes.
Median rent
Median rent in Oxford
$2,250/mo
17%vs previous year
The average rent in Oxford is $2,250 per month as of May 2026. This is 15% above the national average rent, or $300 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Oxford
128
for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Oxford rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Oxford, MS
Average rent prices in Oxford have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 17% 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, MS
Rent prices in Oxford vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Oxford is $1,800, whereas a house costs $2,497. 1-bedroom apartments in Oxford run $1,500 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,550.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,500 | 2% |  1% | |
2 bedroom | $1,750 | No Change | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $2,462 | 5% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $2,800 | 3% | 15% |
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 Oxford, MS.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,800 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $2,100 | 9% | No Change | |
Houses | $2,497 | 3% | No Change |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,500
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,462
Last 30 days
5%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,800
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
15%
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 Oxford, MS.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,800
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$2,100
Last 30 days
9%
Houses
Average rent
$2,497
Last 30 days
3%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Oxford, 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.
How does rent in Oxford, MS compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Oxford and Bartlett by all bedroom counts and property types.
Oxford
15%higher than the national median
1%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Oxford, MS is 15% higher than the median rent in Bartlett, TN.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,960
$2,350
6%$1,800
2%$2,750
10%$2,200
8%$1,550
$2,135
4%$2,030
2%$1,820
2%$950
11%$1,940
3%$1,025
6%Discover rentals in Oxford, MS
11h ago
Apartment for rent in Oxford
Cottage Grove Drive, Oxford, MS 38655
1 bed
1 bath
$750
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2216 Church St, Oxford, MS 38655
2 beds
1 bath
$1,380
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Oxford
232 James Cir #232, Oxford, MS 38655
2 beds
1 bath
$1,500
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 10
1h ago
1057 Cedar Hill Dr, Oxford, MS 38655
2 beds
1 bath
$1,550
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Oxford
305 Penny Ln #1, Oxford, MS 38655
4 beds
3.5 baths
$4,800
House for rent
Available Aug 1
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Oxford
215 Honeysuckle Way #1, Oxford, MS 38655
4 beds
3.5 baths
$4,800
House for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Oxford
4 beds
4 baths
$4,400
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Oxford
425 Live Oak Dr #NA, Oxford, MS 38655
4 beds
2.5 baths
$4,199
House for rent
Available Jan 1
1d ago
301 Baldwin Dr, Oxford, MS 38655
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$2,195–$3,075
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1201 Ivy Rd, Oxford, MS 38655
3 beds
3 baths
$2,700
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Oxford
4 beds
4.5 baths
$2,800
House for rent
1h ago
1057 Cedar Hill Dr, Oxford, MS 38655
2 beds
1 bath
$1,550
Apartment for rent
15h ago
360 Acadia Loop, Oxford, MS 38655
3 beds
3 baths
$2,400–$2,550
Condo for rent
1d ago
Cypress Cir, Oxford, MS 38655
2–3 beds
2–3 baths
$1,600–$2,100
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Oxford
115 Orleans Oak Ln, Oxford, MS 38655
3 beds
3 baths
$2,175
House for rent
1d ago
1304 Elliott Dr, Oxford, MS 38655
1 bed
1 bath
$1,395–$1,540
Apartment for rent
17h ago
Townhouse for rent in Oxford
3 beds
2.5 baths
$2,070
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Oxford
4 beds
4.5 baths
$2,800
House for rent
1h ago
2327 University Ave, Oxford, MS 38655
3 beds
3 baths
$1,975
Apartment for rent
1h ago
1057 Cedar Hill Dr, Oxford, MS 38655
2 beds
1 bath
$1,550
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Oxford, MS
Quick answers to common questions about the Oxford rental market.
How much is rent in Oxford?
The average rent in Oxford is $2,250 per month as of May 30, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Oxford?
Average rent prices in Oxford have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 17% since last year.
How does Oxford rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Oxford is 15% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $300 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 $90,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Oxford?
Oxford's rental market offers a good selection of listings throughout the year, with an average of 155 available per month. However, the specific best time to search is not provided.
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).