Renting in Oxford

South East

Average rent for a 2-bed in Oxford: £1,400/mo

Pop. 162,0004.3% yield+4.8% YoY

Rent by Property Size

Property Size	Monthly Rent	Annual
Studio	£900	£10,800
1-bed	£1,100	£13,200
2-bed	£1,400	£16,800
3-bed	£1,750	£21,000
4-bed	£2,200	£26,400

Visual Comparison

Studio

£900/mo

1-bed

£1,100/mo

2-bed

£1,400/mo

3-bed

£1,750/mo

4-bed

£2,200/mo

UK avg

£1,050/mo

Oxford 2-bed rent is +£350 (+33%) above the national average.

Market Overview

Rental Yield

4.3%

Rent Growth

4.8%

year on year

Demand

Very High

Avg Deposit

£1,615

5 weeks rent

Student Market

Yes

Oxford's rental market is shaped by the university, hospitals, and research institutions. Demand far exceeds supply, pushing rents well above regional averages. Competition is fierce, and properties in central areas like Jericho are snapped up quickly.

Popular Rental Areas in Oxford

Jericho

Popular neighbourhood in Oxford

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Summertown

Popular neighbourhood in Oxford

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Cowley

Popular neighbourhood in Oxford

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Headington

Popular neighbourhood in Oxford

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Transport Links

Oxford mainline station with services to London Paddington. Extensive bus network including frequent services to London and airports.

True Cost of Renting in Oxford

Estimated Total Monthly Cost (2-bed)

£1,809

£21,708 per year

Rent (2-bed)	£1,400
Council Tax (Band D / 12)	£179
Energy (est.)	£130
Water (est.)	£70
Broadband (est.)	£30

Estimates based on UK averages. Use our Cost Calculator for a personalised breakdown.

Tenant Rights in Oxford

As a tenant in England, you have rights under the Housing Act 1988, the Deregulation Act 2015, and more recent Renters Reform legislation. Your landlord must protect your deposit, provide gas safety certificates, and maintain the property to a habitable standard.

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Nearby Areas

Brighton

£1,350/mo

2-bed average

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Southampton

£1,025/mo

2-bed average

View Southampton rents

Portsmouth

£950/mo

2-bed average

View Portsmouth rents

Reading

£1,250/mo

2-bed average

View Reading rents

Milton Keynes

£1,100/mo

2-bed average

View Milton Keynes rents

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