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Rental Market Trends in Oxford, MS

What is the average rent in Oxford, MS?

$1,311/month

Average Rent

656 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-0.3%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of May 2026, the average rent in Oxford, MS is $1,311 per month. This is 20% lower than the national average rent of $1,641/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, $1,311 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,823 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $2,307 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,311/month
656 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,823/month
1,059 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,307/month
1,328 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,784/month
491 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,497/month
852 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,193/month
742 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,716/month
362 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,802/month
1,183 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$2,920/month
1,237 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$3,571/month
1,350 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Oxford, MS?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.3%, which averages out to $3 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated May 2026
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Market Trends Over Time
Rent Ranges in Oxford, MS
Last Updated May 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Oxford, MS
Percentage*
Rent Range
5% Below $700/month
5% $700 - $1,000/month
43% $1,001 - $1,500/month
29% $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 $1,311, you’ll want to make about $4,370 per month or $52,440 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.

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Oxford, MS

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Apartment Averages

Apartment communities in Oxford we think you'll love

The Hollis Townhomes

The Hollis Townhomes

100 U Club Cv,
Oxford, MS 38655

$649 - $1,250

3-4 Beds

Ivy & Elm

Ivy & Elm

2572 Oxford Way,
Oxford, MS 38655

$1,195 - $1,951

1-4 Beds

The Edison at Colonnade Crossing

The Edison at Colonnade Crossing

814 Claremont Ave,
Oxford, MS 38655

$1,700 - $2,655

1-3 Beds

Taylor Bend

Taylor Bend

101 Taylor Bnd,
Oxford, MS 38655

$2,600

3 Beds

Property Management Companies in Oxford, MS

Heritage Properties, Inc.
Heritage Properties, Inc.
  • 39

    Communities

  • 9,438

    Units

  • 24

    Cities

4 Communities in Oxford
Elmington Capital
Elmington Capital
  • 139

    Communities

  • 23,317

    Units

  • 73

    Cities

1 Community in Oxford
Alexander Forrest Investments, LLC
Alexander Forrest Investments, LLC
  • 82

    Communities

  • 8,262

    Units

  • 57

    Cities

1 Community in Oxford
Alfred
Alfred
  • 80

    Communities

  • 22,951

    Units

  • 48

    Cities

1 Community in Oxford
Lindsey Management Co, Inc
Lindsey Management Co, Inc
  • 75

    Communities

  • 34,324

    Units

  • 33

    Cities

1 Community in Oxford
Everest Equities Group
Everest Equities Group
  • 39

    Communities

  • 3,727

    Units

  • 31

    Cities

1 Community in Oxford
The Scion Group
The Scion Group
  • 36

    Communities

  • 181,633

    Units

  • 26

    Cities

1 Community in Oxford
RISE
RISE
  • 14

    Communities

  • 3,168

    Units

  • 10

    Cities

1 Community in Oxford

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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 February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.

* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.

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