
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Oxford, NC from $900 (59 Rentals)
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Autumn Park

218 College St

The Links at Thorndale

Carver Creek Apartments

Stonewood Apartments

Edgewood Apartments

Wakefield Station

Rippling Stream Townhomes

Reserve at Stillwater
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The Residences at Wakefield

Magnolia Pointe

The Royster

The Pointe at Heritage

Palisades of Wake Forest

Aston Apartments

Maystone at Wakefield
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Wakefield Glen

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Legacy at Wakefield Apartments

Madison Wakefield

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North Forest Apartments

Hawthorne at Traditions

Pines at Wake Forest

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102 High St

614 Highland Ave

652 Ransom St
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710 Roberson St

187 Vincent Hoyle Rd

1212 Parham St

758 David St

385 Julian Smith Rd

1436 Perry Ave

1428 Perry Ave

419 S College St

516 N Clark St

726 E Andrews Ave
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980 Burr St

500 Julia St

926 Gay St

79 Evans St

54 Marilyn St

47 Kimberly Ln

248 Gholson Ave

Warrenton Village

1216 2nd St

503 Young St
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Oxford, NC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Oxford?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,455 | $944 | $2,195 |
| Oxford 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,764 | $1,145 | $2,726 |
| Oxford 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,093 | $1,345 | $3,285 |
| Oxford 4 Bedroom Apartments | $3,067 | $1,920 | $3,218 |
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Cheapest Available Oxford Apartments for Rent and Nearby
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Oxford, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Carver Creek Apartments in the Downtown Durham neighborhood priced from $944. Stonewood Apartments in the Downtown Durham neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $999. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Oxford apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carver Creek Apartments | One Bed, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $944 |
| Stonewood Apartments | Dogwood | 1BR,1BA | $999 |
| Warrenton Village | Welcome to Warrenton Village - 2 Beds | 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $999 |
| Reserve at Stillwater | The Oxford-C | 1BR,1BA | $1,120 |
| Granville Oaks Apartment Homes | 1 Bedroom 1st Floor | 1BR,1BA | $1,127 |
| Madison Pointe | 2 Bedoom 1 Bathoom Garden | 2BR,1BA | $1,159 |
| Capital Creek at Heritage Apartments | 1BR 1BA (737 SF) | 1BR,1BA | $1,168 |
| Rippling Stream Townhomes | 2x1.5 | 2BR,1BA | $1,170 |
| The Residences at Wakefield | Hickory-Reno | 1BR,1BA | $1,180 |
| Independence Park | 1X1 Renovated | 1BR,1BA | $1,199 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oxford, NC and Nearby
As of April 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oxford area is the $1.28 price per square foot Zephyr Model at The Collection Kinsley in the in the Hunters Crossing neighborhood starting from $1,840. The second greatest value Oxford apartment is the Jasper II Newly Renovated Model at The Pointe at Heritage starting at $1,472 with a $1.40 price per square foot in the Reynolds Mill 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 Collection Kinsley | Zephyr | 3BR,2.5BA | $1.28 |
| The Pointe at Heritage | Jasper II Newly Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $1.40 |
| Edgewood Apartments | Crossing 2x2 Renovated | 2BR,2BA | $1.43 |
| Autumn Park | The Maple | 2BR,2BA | $1.33 |
| Madison Pointe | 2 Bedoom 1.5 Bathoom | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.36 |
| Wakefield Glen | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.50 |
| Warrenton Village | Welcome to Warrenton Village - 2 Beds | 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.21 |
| The Residences at Wakefield | Hickory-Reno | 1BR,1BA | $1.46 |
| Stonewood Apartments | Dogwood | 1BR,1BA | $1.43 |
| Carver Creek Apartments | One Bed, One Bath | 1BR,1BA | $1.39 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Oxford Apartments
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Oxford Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Oxford Apartment is $944 at Carver Creek 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 $999 at Warrenton Village.
What is the most affordable Oxford Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Oxford Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Autumn Park and starts from $1,425.
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