What is the average apartment size in Oxford?

The average size for a Oxford, MS apartment is 1,187 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Oxford?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Oxford is $2,280 per month, a 5.18% increase from last years average of $2,168.

What is the average apartment size in Oxford?

The typical apartment in Oxford offers about 1,187 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Oxford, MS Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Oxford?

The typical rent budget in Oxford ranges from $2,001 to $2,500 per month, with 26% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Oxford?

In Oxford, 56% of households rent while 44% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 19, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Oxford is $2,280, a 5.18% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,168.

One-bedroom apartments provide 626 square feet for $1,489, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,850 offer 1,045 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,354 sq ft) for $2,863, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Oxford, MS

Last updated: February 19, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,280	1,187 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,489	626 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,850	1,045 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$2,863	1,354 sq. ft.

Oxford, MS rent trends

Rental prices in Oxford, MS have increased by 5.18% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,168 to $2,280.

What's the typical rent budget in Oxford, MS?

The largest share of rentals in Oxford, MS (26%) fall between $2,001-$2,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Oxford, MS?

5,629 or 56% of the households in Oxford, MS are renter-occupied while 4,356 or 44% are owner-occupied.

How Oxford Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Oxford	$2,280
Jackson	$1,098
Southaven	$1,411
Horn Lake	$1,310
Hattiesburg	$1,244
Starkville	$1,588
Biloxi	$1,223
Ridgeland	$1,302
Olive Branch	$1,527
Flowood	$1,562
Brandon	$1,619

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Oxford apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.