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Rental Market Trends in Oxford, NC

What is the average rent in Oxford, NC?

$1,261/month

Average Rent

213 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

+7.7%

Increase in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Oxford, NC is $1,261 per month. This is 23% lower than the national average rent of $1,640/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, $1,261 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,504 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,810 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,261/month
213 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,504/month
1,027 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,810/month
1,329 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Oxford, NC?

In the past year, rent has increased by 7.7%, which averages out to $98 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 April 2026
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Rent Ranges in Oxford, NC
Last Updated April 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Oxford, NC
Percentage*
Rent Range
0% Below $700/month
0% $700 - $1,000/month
67% $1,001 - $1,500/month
33% $1,501 - $2,000/month
0% Above $2,000/month

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Oxford, NC?

Because the average rent in Oxford is $1,261, you’ll want to make about $4,203 per month or $50,436 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.

City

Oxford, NC

128 Available Apartments for Rent

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How does Oxford, NC compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

Use the tool below to compare Oxford, NC 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.

Apartment Averages

Apartment communities in Oxford we think you'll love

Hatcher Creek

Hatcher Creek

305 Hummingbird Ln,
Oxford, NC 27565

$1,533 - $2,258 Total Monthly Price

1-3 Beds | 12 Month Lease

Autumn Park

Autumn Park

1110 Williamsboro St,
Oxford, NC 27565

$1,125 - $1,620

1-3 Beds

105 Hazelwood Ct

105 Hazelwood Ct

105 Hazelwood Ct,
Oxford, NC 27565

$1,775

3 Beds

218 College St

218 College St

218 College St,
Oxford, NC 27565

$1,350

2 Beds

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United States North Carolina Oxford Rental Trends

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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