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Oxford, NC Local Guide

Cheapest Available Oxford Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Oxford, NC is a 1 Bed unit found at Vance Senior Housing Apartments priced from $690. Rippling Stream Townhomes in the Cardinal Lake neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,096. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Oxford apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Vance Senior Housing Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$690
Rippling Stream Townhomes2x1.52BR,1BA$1,096
Madison Pointe2 Bedoom 1.5 Bathoom2BR,1BA$1,099
Reserve At StillwaterA1C1BR,1BA$1,120
Autumn ParkThe Cherry1BR,1BA$1,125

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Oxford, NC and Nearby

As of August 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oxford area is the $1.16 price per square foot Somerset Model at Aston Apartments in the in the Reynolds Mill neighborhood starting from $1,802. The second greatest value Oxford apartment is the Zephyr Model at The Collection Kinsley starting at $1,840 with a $1.28 price per square foot in the Hunters Crossing neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Oxford apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Aston ApartmentsSomerset3BR,2BA$1.16
The Collection KinsleyZephyr3BR,2.5BA$1.28
Capital Creek at Heritage Apartments2BR 2BA (1195 SF)2BR,2BA$1.26
Edgewood ApartmentsBridge 2x2 Partially Renovated2BR,2BA$1.34
Rippling Stream Townhomes2x1.52BR,1.5BA$1.11
Stonewood ApartmentsBirchwood2BR,1BA$1.33
Madison Pointe2 Bedoom 1.5 Bathoom2BR,1.5BA$1.19
Wakefield GlenA11BR,1BA$1.41
Maystone at WakefieldSunstone1BR,1BA$1.45
Vance Senior Housing Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.26

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Oxford

What type of rentals are currently available in Oxford?

There are currently 65 Apartments for Rent in Oxford, NC with pricing that ranges from $690 to $3,358. There are also 39 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Oxford ranging from $595 to $3,400.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Oxford?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Oxford ranges from $595 to $3,400 with an average monthly rent of $1,199.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Oxford?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Oxford range from $1,287 to $3,243, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $750 to $3,400. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $925 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,920.

Expert Rental Resources

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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