Average Rent in West Oxfordshire
As of January 2026, the average rent in West Oxfordshire is £1,264/month — 5% below the England average of £1,332. Unusually, rents have fallen 1.0% over the past year.
Key figures
- Average rent: £1,264/month (5% below the England average of £1,332)
- Rents are down 1.0% year-on-year — bucking the national trend
- 1-bed average: £924/month
- Market rents exceed LHA by £151/month for a 1-bed
Rent by bedroom type
Here's how average monthly rent in West Oxfordshire breaks down by number of bedrooms, with year-on-year change for each.
| Type | Avg. rent | YoY change |
|---|---|---|
| All properties | £1,264 | -1.0% |
| 1 bedroom | £924 | -0.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | £1,169 | -0.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | £1,469 | -1.3% |
| 4+ bedrooms | £2,029 | -2.0% |
Rent by property type
Average rents in West Oxfordshire also vary by property type. Flats and maisonettes tend to be cheaper than detached houses.
| Property type | Avg. rent |
|---|---|
| Detached | £1,686 |
| Semi-detached | £1,409 |
| Terraced | £1,277 |
| Flat / maisonette | £1,016 |
Local Housing Allowance comparison
The Local Housing Allowance (LHA) sets the maximum housing benefit for renters in the Cherwell Valley area (April 2024 to March 2025). Here's how it compares to actual market rents.
| Size | LHA rate | Market rent | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared | £465 | — | — |
| 1 bed | £773 | £924 | +£151 |
| 2 bed | £947 | £1,169 | +£222 |
| 3 bed | £1,182 | £1,469 | +£287 |
| 4 bed | £1,446 | £2,029 | +£583 |
Where market rent exceeds the LHA rate, renters on housing benefit may need to cover the difference themselves.
Renting in West Oxfordshire: what to know
West Oxfordshire is in the South East region of England. The average rent of £1,264 per month is 5% below the England average of £1,332. This is 8% below the South East regional average of £1,379.
Rents in West Oxfordshire have fallen 1.0% over the past year, bucking the national trend of rising rents, slower than the South East average of +3.8%.
The Local Housing Allowance for the Cherwell Valley area is £773/month for a 1-bed, slightly below the market average of £924. Renters on housing benefit may face a modest shortfall of £151/month.
If you’re looking to rent in West Oxfordshire, building a strong credit profile can help you pass tenant referencing checks and access a wider range of properties. Reporting your rent payments to credit agencies is one way to start building that history.
FAQs
What is the average rent in West Oxfordshire?
The average rent in West Oxfordshire is £1,264 per month as of January 2026. This covers all property sizes. A 1-bed averages £924, a 2-bed £1,169, a 3-bed £1,469.
Is rent in West Oxfordshire going up or down?
Rents in West Oxfordshire have decreased by 1.0% over the past year, which is unusual compared to the national picture where rents are generally rising.
How does rent in West Oxfordshire compare to Local Housing Allowance?
The average 1-bed rent in West Oxfordshire (£924) is £151 above the LHA rate of £773 for the Cherwell Valley area. This means renters on housing benefit may face a shortfall.
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