How much does it cost to rent in Oxford, AL?

As of July 2026, the median monthly rent in Oxford, AL is $1,116. This figure is based on aggregated data from public sources and community-submitted rents.

Is Oxford cheaper than other Alabama cities?

Oxford is among the more affordable cities in Alabama, ranking #63 out of 70 cities at $1,116/mo.

When was Oxford rent data last updated?

Oxford rent data reflects July 2026 and was last refreshed on July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.

City Report · AL

Oxford

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Pop. 22,063·63rd most expensive in Alabama·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US

Median rent (all units)

$1,116/mo

Year-over-Year

+3.5%

Month-over-Month

+1.8%

vs US Median

-$849

Rising (Monthly)

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Oxford · $1,116

More affordable than 95% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo

Affordability

18% of income

VERY AFFORDABLE

0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,116/mo, rent takes about 18% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford

$45,000/yr

Local median income

$74,268/yr

Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Oxford's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$760

1 BR

$800

2 BR

$1,020

3 BR

$1,410

4 BR+

$1,490

Research median

$1,020/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost

$13,392/yr

At $1,116/mo median

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 3.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+3.5% YoY, +1.8% MoM), not inventory.

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Demographics

Who lives here

Oxford, AL is majority owner-occupied, 24.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

22,063

Median income

$74,268

Median age

38.3

Renters

24.9%

Age distribution

23%

22.3%

25.8%

12.3%

16.7%

Under 1823%

18–3422.3%

35–5425.8%

55–6412.3%

65+16.7%

Gender

51.8%

48.2%

Male51.8%

Female48.2%

Race & ethnicity

74%

15.4%

White74%

Black15.4%

Hispanic6%

Asian1.4%

Other3.4%

Education (25+)

30.6%

33%

24.8%

No HS diploma11.6%

HS diploma30.6%

Some college33%

Bachelor's+24.8%

Housing tenure

75.1%

24.9%

Owner75.1%

Renter24.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Oxford, AL has changed in 5 years

Income

$62,226 → $74,268

up 19.4%

Population

22,210 → 22,063

down 0.7%

Renter share

28.2% → 24.9%

-3.3 pts

Bachelor's+

23.1% → 24.8%

+1.7 pts

Median age

37.5 → 38.3

+0.8 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $62,226 to $74,268 across the same window, up 19.4% versus 2021. The renter share has eased from 28.2% to 24.9%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Salary vs rent

Can you afford rent in Oxford on your salary?

At $1,116/mo, how Oxford rent compares to typical pay (30% rule).

Registered Nurse

Avg $81,253/yr · Rent = 16.5% income

very comfortable

Elementary School Teacher

Avg $57,689/yr · Rent = 23.2% income

affordable

Police Officer

Avg $66,452/yr · Rent = 20.2% income

affordable

Software Developer

Avg $118,775/yr · Rent = 11.3% income

very comfortable

Lawyer

Avg $151,764/yr · Rent = 8.8% income

very comfortable

Firefighter

Avg $54,017/yr · Rent = 24.8% income

affordable

Truck Driver

Avg $48,771/yr · Rent = 27.5% income

affordable

Electrician

Avg $60,114/yr · Rent = 22.3% income

affordable

By apartment size

Oxford rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Oxford. Click any size for full breakdown.

Local insights

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About renting in Oxford, AL

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Oxford is $1,116/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $760/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,020/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $800/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,410/mo.

At 18% of local median household income ($74,268/yr), Oxford ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Oxford an affordable city for renters?

Oxford is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,116/mo, rent takes approximately 18% of the local median household income ($74,268/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Oxford falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Oxford?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $45,000/year (~$22/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,116/mo in Oxford. The local median household income is $74,268/yr, meaning the typical Oxford household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Oxford?

Rent in Oxford has increased 3.5% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Oxford rent compare to other cities in Alabama?

Oxford is one of the more affordable cities in Alabama for rent, ranking #63 out of 70 tracked cities at $1,116/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Oxford?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Oxford ($1,116/mo): Jacksonville ($864/mo), Anniston ($1,027/mo), Talladega ($1,088/mo).

What percentage of Oxford residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 24.9% of Oxford households are renters, while 75.1% are owner-occupied. Oxford leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.