Last updated on May 15, 2026

Average rent in
Oxford, NC

Median rent

Median rent in Oxford

$1,387/mo

decreased by25%

vs previous year

The average rent in Oxford is $1,387 per month as of May 2026. This is 29% below the national average rent, or $562 less per month.

$1.15

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Oxford

10

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Oxford rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

This report has limited data.Due a shortage of data for this selected bedroom and/or property type in Oxford, NC, in the last 30 days, rent estimates may not represent the actual market.

Rent trends in Oxford, NC

Average rent prices in Oxford have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 25% 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, NC

Rent prices in Oxford vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Oxford is $1,172, whereas a house costs $1,547. 1-bedroom apartments in Oxford run $1,150 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,250.

Listings

1 bedroom

$775

6%

-

2 bedroom

$1,125

8%

-

3 bedroom

$1,775

1%

4%

4 bedroom

$2,550

37%

-

1 bedroom

Average rent

$775

Last 30 days

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,125

Last 30 days

8%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,775

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,550

Last 30 days

37%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Oxford, NC, 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, NC compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Oxford and Clayton by all bedroom counts and property types.

Oxford

Median rent price$1,387
decreased by29%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,850
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Oxford, NC is 25% lower than the median rent in Clayton, NC.

Discover rentals in Oxford, NC

#450 - 228-230 Wilmington Ave Duplex - Photo 1 of 1

2h ago

8

Very good

#450 - 228-230 Wilmington Ave Duplex

228 Wilmington Ave, Oxford, NC 27565

2 beds

1 bath

$995

Apartment for rent

106 W Westbury Dr - Photo 1 of 1

9h ago

House for rent in Oxford

3 beds

1 bath

$995

House for rent

#450 - 607-609 Hicks Mill Rd Duplex - Photo 1 of 1

6h ago

8.6

Very good

#450 - 607-609 Hicks Mill Rd Duplex

607 Hicks Mill Rd, Oxford, NC 27565

2 beds

1 bath

$1,045

Price drop

Apartment for rent

216 Forest Avenue - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.3

Very good

216 Forest Avenue

216 Forest Ave, Oxford, NC 27565

3–4 beds

1–2 baths

$1,600–$2,200

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Oxford, NC

Quick answers to common questions about the Oxford rental market.

How much is rent in Oxford?

The average rent in Oxford is $1,387 per month as of May 9, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Oxford?

Average rent prices in Oxford have decreased by 2% over the last month and have decreased by 25% since last year.

How does Oxford rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Oxford is 29% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $562 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 $56,000/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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