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| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxford Studio Apartments | $1,172 | $954 | $1,345 |
| Oxford 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,559 | $964 | $2,254 |
| Oxford 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,618 | $1,200 | $2,476 |
| Oxford 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,002 | $1,550 | $2,715 |
There are currently 5 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Oxford Neighborhood of Richmond, VA.
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Write a ReviewThe cheapest available apartment rental in the Oxford area of Richmond, VA is a Studio unit found at Villas at Cedarhurst priced from $954. The Residences of Westover Hills has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $964. Here are the most affordable Oxford apartments for rent in Richmond, VA:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Villas at Cedarhurst | What You See is What You Pay. | Studio,1BA | $954 |
| The Residences of Westover Hills | 1BR 1BA Classic | 1BR,1BA | $964 |
| Forest Ridge | S1 | Studio,1BA | $999 |
As of July 11, 2026 the best value apartment in the Oxford area is the $1.79 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath Model at Stratford Hills Apartment and Townhomes in the in the Midlothian neighborhood starting from $2,097. The second greatest value Oxford apartment is the 2 Bedroom Model at Urbana at Hioaks starting at $1,400 with a $1.39 price per square foot in the Midlothian 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. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stratford Hills Apartment and Townhomes | 3 Bed 2 Bath | 3BR,2BA | $1.79 |
| Urbana at Hioaks | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.39 |
| Birchwood at Boulders Apartments | The Brookwood | 1BR,1BA | $1.74 |
| Alexander at 1090 | Humboldt | 2BR,2BA | $1.58 |
| Morningside Apartments | White Oak Tax Credit | 2BR,1BA | $1.51 |
| James River Pointe | 2 Bed/1.5 Bath- Phase 2 | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.57 |
| St. John's Wood | Lambeth Townhome | 1BR,1BA | $1.82 |
| Chippenham Townhomes | 1 Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
| The Residences of Westover Hills | 1BR 1BA Upgraded | 1BR,1BA | $1.75 |
| Villas at Cedarhurst | What You See is What You Pay. | Studio ,1BA | $1.80 |
A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Oxford is under $1,320.
The cheapest apartment in Oxford is The Residences of Westover Hills which is listed at $964, while the average apartment in Oxford costs $1,840.
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 59 regular apartments in Oxford that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
Cheap apartments in Oxford have an average cost of $622 which is $1,218 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Oxford.
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