Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on October 18, 2026
Average rent in
Oxford, MS
Average rent in
Last updated on October 18, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Oxford rent stands today
Oxford, MS rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $2,545/month. However, rent rose 21.2% month over month, indicating recent upward movement after a period of stability.
Compared to national trends
Oxford rents run 34.0% more expensive than the $1,900/month national median, placing Oxford, MS above average in cost among smaller metros, with 164 total rentals available.
Price ranges
In Oxford, 1-bedroom units rent around $1,400/month, 2-bedrooms around $1,825/month, 3-bedrooms around $2,755/month, and 4+ bedrooms reach $4,400/month. Houses, which make up 75% of rentals, have a median rent of $2,900/month compared to $1,924/month for apartments.
Median rent
Median rent in Oxford
$2,545/mo
vs previous year
The average rent in Oxford is $2,545 per month as of October 2026. This is 34% above the national average rent, or $645 more per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Oxford
164
for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Oxford rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Oxford, MS
Average rent prices in Oxford have increased by 21% over the last month and have remained the same 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 $1,924, whereas a house costs $2,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Oxford run $1,512 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $2,472.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 bedroom | $1,400 |  1% |  1% | |
2 bedroom | $1,825 | 15% | 7% | |
3 bedroom | $2,755 | 15% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $4,400 | No Change | 2% |
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 | $1,924 | 6% | 12% | |
Condos | $1,900 | No Change | 14% | |
Houses | $2,900 | 13% | 12% |
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,400
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,825
Last 30 days
15%
Last year
7%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$2,755
Last 30 days
15%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$4,400
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
2%
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
$1,924
Last 30 days
6%
Last year
12%
Condos
Average rent
$1,900
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
14%
Houses
Average rent
$2,900
Last 30 days
13%
Last year
12%
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
34%higher than the national median
5%higher than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Oxford, MS is 27% higher than the median rent in Bartlett, TN.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$2,000
$2,400
38%$1,785
4%$2,650
10%$2,130
7%$1,495
1%$1,836
2%$1,950
$1,850
1%$1,009
7%$1,870
9%$925
3%Discover rentals in Oxford, MS
1d ago
Dooley Properties LLC, Oxford, MS 38655
2–3 beds
1–2 baths
$950–$1,800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Oxford
2 beds
2 baths
$1,300
House for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Oxford
2 beds
1 bath
$1,380
Condo for rent
2d ago
Apartment for rent in Oxford
228 James Cir #228, Oxford, MS 38655
2 beds
1 bath
$1,400
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 15
5d+ ago
House for rent in Oxford
4 beds
4.5 baths
$6,000
House for rent
3d ago
Townhouse for rent in Oxford
4 beds
4.5 baths
$5,200
House for rent
5d+ ago
1209 Wisteria Way, Oxford, MS 38655
4 beds
4 baths
$5,200
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Oxford
4 beds
4.5 baths
$5,200
House for rent
2d ago
Townhouse for rent in Oxford
3 beds
2 baths
$1,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
Cypress Cir, Oxford, MS 38655
3 beds
3 baths
$1,800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
1201 Ivy Rd, Oxford, MS 38655
3 beds
3 baths
$2,100–$2,700
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
1209 Wisteria Way, Oxford, MS 38655
4 beds
4 baths
$5,200
House for rent
4d ago
Verified
2998 Old Taylor Rd, Oxford, MS 38655
2–3 beds
2 baths
$2,325–$2,945
Total Monthly Price. The price shown includes base rent and all known required monthly fees, based on information provided by the property.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Townhouse for rent in Oxford
511 Rosewood Ln #1021, Oxford, MS 38655
3 beds
4 baths
$3,000
House for rent
Available Aug 1
8h ago
360 Acadia Loop, Oxford, MS 38655
1–3 beds
1–3 baths
$1,300–$2,200
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Condo for rent
8h ago
Condo for rent in Oxford
2150 Anderson Rd, Oxford, MS 38655
3 beds
2 baths
$2,400
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Condo for rent
1d ago
1304 Elliott Dr, Oxford, MS 38655
2 beds
1 bath
$1,540
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Cypress Cir, Oxford, MS 38655
3 beds
3 baths
$1,800
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Oxford
3 beds
2 baths
$2,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Oxford
3 beds
2 baths
$2,000
House 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 $2,545 per month as of October 17, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Oxford?
Average rent prices in Oxford have increased by 21% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.
How does Oxford rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Oxford is 34% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $645 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 $102,000/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).