Last updated on July 20, 2026

Average rent in
Oxford, MS

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Oxford, MS rent slipped 14.2% year over year, with a current median of $2,272/month. Renters today are paying $298 less per month on average than last year, showing a cooldown in the market.

  • Compared to national trends

    Oxford runs 16.8% more expensive than the $1,945/month national median, positioning it above average in cost despite a smaller inventory of 100 total rentals.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    One-bedroom units in Oxford rent around $1,600/month, two-bedrooms at $1,687/month, three-bedrooms at $2,400/month, and four-plus bedrooms at $3,325/month. The inventory is mostly larger units, with 56.4% of rentals being three-bedroom apartments.

Median rent

Median rent in Oxford

$2,272/mo

decreased by14%

vs previous year

The average rent in Oxford is $2,272 per month as of July 2026. This is 17% above the national average rent, or $327 more per month.

$2.02

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Oxford

100

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 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 Oxford, MS

Average rent prices in Oxford have decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 14% 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 $1,750, whereas a house costs $2,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Oxford run $1,749 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,500.

Listings

1 bedroom

$1,599

5%

7%

2 bedroom

$1,687

7%

5%

3 bedroom

$2,400

2%

6%

4 bedroom

$3,325

7%

11%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,599

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

7%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,687

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

5%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,400

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$3,325

Last 30 days

7%

Last year

11%

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

Median rent price$2,272
increased by17%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$1,965
increased by1%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Oxford, MS is 16% higher than the median rent in Bartlett, TN.

Average rent in nearby cities

Explore rent trends in neighboring markets

Bartlett

$1,965

decreased by2%
Last year
Collierville

$2,411

decreased by2%
Last year
Cordova

$1,821

increased by5%
Last year
Germantown

$2,750

increased by7%
Last year
Hernando

$2,200

increased by2%
Last year
Horn Lake

$1,530

decreased by1%
Last year

Discover rentals in Oxford, MS

Dooley Properties LLC - Photo 1 of 1

18h 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 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Oxford

Condo for rent

The Ranch - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.3

Very good

The Ranch

1057 Cedar Hill Dr, Oxford, MS 38655

2 beds

1 bath

$1,399

Price drop

Apartment for rent

902 Park Ln - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Oxford

Condo 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 $2,272 per month as of July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Oxford?

Average rent prices in Oxford have decreased by 4% over the last month and have decreased by 14% since last year.

How does Oxford rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Oxford is 17% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $327 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 $91,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Oxford?

Based on our current listings, 27% of Oxford rentals welcome pets, which works out to about 50 pet-friendly apartments each month across the city's average inventory of 184 units.

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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