Ivy & Elm
2572 Oxford Way,
Oxford, MS 38655
$1,338 - $1,931
1-2 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Oxford, MS
What is the average rent in Oxford, MS?
$1,253/month
Average Rent
650 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+11.2%
Increase in the Last Year
As of November 2025, the average rent in Oxford, MS is $1,253 per month. This is 23% lower than the national average rent of $1,631/month, making renting in Oxford more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Oxford, you can expect to pay about per month for a studio, $1,253 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,766 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,288 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Oxford, MS?
In the past year, rent has increased by 11.2%, which averages out to $140 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated November 2025
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Rent Ranges in Oxford, MS
Last Updated November 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
5%
Below $700/month
10%
$700 - $1,000/month
43%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
24%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
19%
Above $2,000/month
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Oxford, MS?
Because the average rent in Oxford is $1,253, you’ll want to make about $4,176 per month or $50,112 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
How does Oxford, MS compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Oxford, MS to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in November 2025.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.