Oxford, Mississippi · Updated July 2026
What rent really costs in Oxford, MS.
The honest numbers behind the Velvet Ditch: live asking rents from $1,625 to $3,200 across professionally managed communities, average rents for all six corridors, and the per-bedroom math that decides whether you live alone or split a four-bath.
By floor plan
Oxford rent by bedroom count
Computed from live Oxford Rentals inventory across Heritage Properties' four communities — refreshed automatically as listings change.
| Floor plan | Range | Average | Per bedroom | Square feet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,625 – $1,900 | $1,758/mo | from $1,625 | 674 – 863 |
| 2 bedroom | $1,775 – $2,150 | $1,962/mo | from $888 | 931 – 1,192 |
| 3 bedroom | $1,900 – $2,640 | $2,396/mo | from $633 | 1,275 – 1,438 |
| 4 bedroom | $3,200 – $3,200 | $3,200/mo | from $800 | 1,573 – 1,573 |
By corridor
Average rent across Oxford's six corridors
| Corridor | Avg. rent | Walkability | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Lamar & Midtown | $1,400/mo | 55/100 | The local's stretch |
| Campus & The Grove | $1,500/mo | 75/100 | Life inside the Ole Miss orbit |
| University Avenue | $1,600/mo | 70/100 | The tree-lined mile between the Square and campus |
| West Jackson Avenue | $1,850/mo | 40/100 | Oxford's everyday-convenience corridor |
| Old Taylor Road | $1,900/mo | 45/100 | The literary south side |
| The Square | $2,400/mo | 88/100 | Oxford's living room |
The spread is the story: a North Lamar duplex and a condo over the Square can differ by $1,000 a month for the same bedroom count. Corridor choice is the biggest lever an Oxford renter controls.
By community
Current ranges at Heritage's Oxford communities
| Community | Rent range | Bedrooms | Built | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faulkner Flats | $1,900 – $2,640 | 1–3 BR | 2023 | 200 |
| The Azul Apartment Homes | $1,750 – $3,200 | 1–4 BR | 2008 | 300 |
| Cambridge Station Apartment Homes | $1,800 – $2,000 | 2 BR | 1986 | 176 |
| Lexington Pointe Apartment Homes | $1,625 – $1,900 | 1–3 BR | 1999 | 156 |
Prices move with the Ole Miss pre-leasing calendar — see renting on the academic clock for timing, or start an application and let our team flag the best current deal for your dates.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Oxford, Mississippi?+
Across Oxford Rentals' current inventory, one-bedrooms average about $1,758/mo ($1,625-$1,900), two-bedrooms about $1,962 ($1,775-$2,150), three-bedrooms about $2,396, and four-bedrooms $3,200. Corridor matters: North Lamar duplexes start near $1,400 while addresses on the Square can pass $2,400.
Why is rent in Oxford higher than the Mississippi average?+
Oxford is a university town of roughly 25,000 that absorbs over 20,000 University of Mississippi students every August. That demand cycle, plus a nationally known food-and-culture scene around the Square, keeps occupancy high and pushes Class-A rents well above the state average — closer to Southern college-town peers like Auburn or Athens.
When is rent cheapest in Oxford?+
Pricing follows the academic calendar, not the weather. Managers hold strongest pricing January-April when pre-leasing demand peaks; negotiating room appears for off-cycle (spring/summer) move-ins and in July when groups fall through. Odd-dated or shorter leases to fill a dark unit are the classic value play.
How does the roommate math work in Oxford?+
Per-bedroom cost falls fast as you add rooms: from about $1,625 for a private one-bedroom to roughly $635-$880 per person in a 3BR and $800/person in a 4BR/4BA with private bathrooms. That spread — nearly half price per person — is why most students and many young professionals share.
What fees should renters budget beyond rent in Oxford?+
Typical Oxford move-in costs include an application/admin fee, a refundable deposit or deposit-alternative, and pet fees where applicable ($450 one pet / $700 two pets at Heritage communities). All communities listed here include full-size washer-dryers, so skip the laundromat line item.