Studio Apartment Rent in Oxford, MS
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Oxford, Mississippi as of July 2026. That's +47% lower than the citywide median of $2,108 and +13% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio in Oxford
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Oxford
Compare Oxford's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Mississippi
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bay Saint Louis | $750 |
| 2 | Gulfport | $773 |
| 3 | Biloxi | $780 |
| 4 | Pascagoula | $790 |
| 5 | Starkville | $820 |
| 6 | Diberville | $830 |
| 7 | Columbus | $853 |
| 8 | Long Beach | $860 |
| 9 | Gautier | $880 |
| 10 | Hattiesburg | $905 |
| 11 | Tupelo | $905 |
| 12 | Jackson | $984 |
| 13 | Ocean Springs | $1,080 |
| 14 | Pearl | $1,080 |
| 15 | Oxford (this page) | $1,120 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Mississippi
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Madison | $1,570 |
| 2 | Olive Branch | $1,430 |
| 3 | Southaven | $1,425 |
| 4 | Flowood | $1,370 |
| 5 | Brandon | $1,310 |
| 6 | Byram | $1,270 |
| 7 | Ridgeland | $1,180 |
| 8 | Horn Lake | $1,170 |
| 9 | Clinton | $1,160 |
| 10 | Hernando | $1,130 |
| 11 | Oxford (this page) | $1,120 |
| 12 | Pearl | $1,080 |
| 13 | Ocean Springs | $1,080 |
| 14 | Jackson | $984 |
| 15 | Tupelo | $905 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 1 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Oxford.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Oxford |
|---|---|---|---|
| Olive Branch, MS | 47.7 mi | $1,430 | +$310 (+28%) |
| Hernando, MS | 49.2 mi | $1,130 | +$10 (+1%) |
| Tupelo, MS | 52 mi | $905 | $-215 (-19%) |
| Collierville, TN | 52.1 mi | $1,470 | +$350 (+31%) |
| Southaven, MS | 53.7 mi | $1,425 | +$305 (+27%) |
| Germantown, TN | 56.5 mi | $1,570 | +$450 (+40%) |
| Horn Lake, MS | 58.3 mi | $1,170 | +$50 (+4%) |
| Oakland, TN | 60.5 mi | $1,330 | +$210 (+19%) |
| Cordova, TN | 61.8 mi | $1,420 | +$300 (+27%) |
| Memphis, TN | 63 mi | $1,147 | +$27 (+2%) |
| Bartlett, TN | 66.1 mi | $1,475 | +$355 (+32%) |
| Lakeland, TN | 67.6 mi | $1,550 | +$430 (+38%) |
Studio rent in Oxford — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Oxford?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Oxford, Mississippi is $1,120 per month. This is +47% below the citywide median of $2,108.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Oxford?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $44,800 ($3,733/month gross), which works out to roughly $21.54/hour at a full-time job.
Is Oxford expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Oxford's studio median of $1,120 is +13% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 36th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Oxford rank for studio rent in Mississippi?
Among the 25 cities in Mississippi with studio data, Oxford ranks #15 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Oxford?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Tupelo ($905).