
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Oxford, IA from $600 (54 Rentals)
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Seville

Park Place

Scotsdale

Emerald Ct

Parkside Manor

The Lundell

808 on 5th

River Ridge Place

Westgate Villa
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Green Meadow Apartments

1453-1458 Eastview Dr

Aster Village

Willow Ridge Apartments

Village Pointe

Penn Street Place

Woodridge Estates

965 Flats

Boardwalk

The Forum At Lincoln
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The Hampton at Coral Ridge

The New York

Parkview Lofts

5 Lincoln Ave

Ventnor

1032 Newton Rd

280 S Chestnut St

Oakcrest

Knollridge Garden Apartments

5 Woolf Ave
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115 Sugar Creek Ln

2863 Coral Ct

641 Kimberlite St

230 S Chestnut St

642 Kimberlite St

648 Kimberlite St

1006 Oakcrest Street Apartments

2262 Holiday Rd

2870 Coral Ct

Western Hills
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1014 Oakcrest Street Iowa City IA

10 Zeller Crossing

460 Cameron Way

2264 Holiday Rd

150 Elm Ridge Dr

Autumn Ridge

920 W Cherry St

2869 Coral Ct

510 Pond View Dr

545 Pond View Dr
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Oxford, IA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Oxford?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford Studio Apartments | $1,175 | $695 | $1,350 |
| Oxford 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,476 | $845 | $3,005 |
| Oxford 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,519 | $812 | $3,477 |
| Oxford 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,565 | $799 | $3,458 |
| Oxford 4 Bedroom Apartments | $737 | $699 | $775 |
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Cheapest Available Oxford Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Oxford, IA is a Studio unit found at Lakewood Hills Apartments in the Old Mill Creek neighborhood priced from $695. Aspire at West Campus in the Coralview Heights neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $812. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Oxford apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakewood Hills Apartments | Studio | Studio,1BA | $695 |
| Aspire at West Campus | 2x2 Herky - Unfurnished | 2BR,2BA | $812 |
| Seville | 1 BR - Sublet | 1BR,1BA | $905 |
| 808 on 5th | Studio | Studio,1BA | $995 |
| Scotsdale | 2 BR Sublet Middle Floor | 2BR,1BA | $1,015 |
| The Lundell | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $1,150 |
| Willow Ridge Apartments | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR,1BA | $1,200 |
| Parkview Lofts | Parkview 2 - A1 | Studio,1BA | $1,330 |
| The Forum At Lincoln | 2 Bed / 2 Bath - Half Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $1,350 |
| River Ridge Place | 31 Redtail Drive | 1BR,1BA | $1,350 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oxford, IA and Nearby
As of April 25, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oxford area is the $1.36 price per square foot G Model at The Hawthorne in the in the The Pond's Edge neighborhood starting from $1,700. The second greatest value Oxford apartment is the 3 bed 1 bath Model at Newton Pointe Apartments starting at $1,425 with a $1.30 price per square foot in the Cottage Hill neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Oxford apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hawthorne | G | 3BR,2BA | $1.36 |
| Newton Pointe Apartments | 3 bed 1 bath | 3BR,1BA | $1.30 |
| Penn Street Place | Corner Windows | 2BR,2BA | $1.80 |
| Scotsdale | 2 Bdrm Sublet - Upper Floor | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.17 |
| The Banks Student Living | 2x2 A | 2BR,2BA | $1.04 |
| River Ridge Place | 31 Redtail Drive | 1BR,1BA | $1.83 |
| The Forum At Lincoln | Furnished 2 bed 2 bath | 2BR,2BA | $2.15 |
| 1032 Newton Rd | 2 | 1BR,1BA | $2.03 |
| Seville | 1 BR - Sublet | 1BR,1BA | $1.34 |
| 808 on 5th | 424 S | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Oxford Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Oxford?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Oxford is at Lakewood Hills Apartments listed at $695.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Oxford Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Oxford Apartment is $845 at Lakewood Hills Apartments.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Oxford Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Oxford is starting from $812 at Aspire at West Campus.
What is the most affordable Oxford Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Oxford Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Newton Pointe Apartments and starts from $1,425.
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