When to Start Searching for Oxford, OH, Apartments & Houses

If you’re a student in the dorms at Miami University fantasizing about the day you’ll get to move into your first college apartment more than a teenager fantasizes about Edward Cullen - know that your time will come sooner than you think. By sooner than you think, we mean that you should already be searching for a place now.The best time to start your search for apartments and houses for rent in Oxford, Ohio, is during the summer a year before you have to move in.

That’s right - since there are so many students in fraternities and sororities at Miami, many students find a house for rent in Oxford,OH, 18 months in advance of when they move in! Chaos. We’re not saying you’re completely S.O.L if you want to live in one of the houses for rent in Oxford, OH, near Miami University. We’re just saying the sooner you start looking the better. For every one Miami student who reaches out to a landlord about an apartment, two reach out about a house.

If you want to put off finding a place till a little later on when the actual fall semester starts, you should know that a majority of students start have already signed leases in October and November for the following August. So if you wait too long to start searching, you’re going to have far fewer Oxford apartments and houses to choose from than if you started just a little sooner.

Seriously, the Miami off-campus housing hunt can get crazy - a lot of landlords have told us that students are reaching out about touring their houses TWO YEARS IN ADVANCE.

What’s the Rent Like for Oxford, OH, Apartments & Houses?

Look, everyone knows that college is expensive. One of the bigger expenses for college students is their living expenses. As you could probably guess, living on your own is going to be the most expensive living option for Miami University students. So unless you just started dating a millionaire vampire with boundary issues, making rent every month is going to be tough. Before you ask, yes, that was another Twilight reference. And no, we're not getting rid of it.

Anyway, if you’re looking to save some money (who isn’t?), keep in mind that the more roommates you decide to have, the more money you’ll save. By choosing to live in one of the 4+ bedroom Oxford apartments or houses you’ll be saving hundreds on rent each month that you would have been spending on a studio or one-bedroom apartment near Miami University.

If you’re looking for something a little more luxurious, you’re in luck - there’s a great mix of off-campus housing options in Oxford with a variety of different amenities to choose from. Luxury apartments usually come furnished and have some pretty sweet amenities like resort-style pools, fitness centers, and even free printing. Score! Keep in mind that regardless of how many roommates you have in a luxury apartment, you’re still going to be paying a good chunk of change every month to live there.

Here’s a breakdown of the average rent prices for Oxford, Ohio, student rentals per person:

How much are 1 bedroom apartments near Miami University?
1 bedroom Oxford, OH, apartments cost around $2,235 on average.

How much are 2 bedroom apartments near Miami University?
2 bedroom Oxford, OH, apartments cost around $1,471 on average.

How much are 3 bedroom apartments near Miami University?
3 bedroom Oxford, OH, apartments cost around $1,487 on average.

How much are 4 bedroom apartments near Miami University?
4 bedroom Oxford, OH, apartments cost around $1,522 on average.

How much are 5+ bedroom apartments near Miami University?
While the price will vary depending on if you want a 5 or 12 bedroom rental, on average 5+ bedroom Oxford, OH, apartments cost around $1,220.

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