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Off-Campus Housing Near University of Mississippi
$699+/unit
Fees may applyArchive Oxford
$699/unit
Fees may applyFlatts at South Campus
$699/unit
Fees may applyLark Oxford
$649+/unit
Fees may applyThe Hollis
$649+/unit
Fees may applyThe Hollis Townhomes
About Off-Campus Housing Near University of Mississippi
The University of Mississippi, known as Ole Miss, is the flagship public university of Mississippi, located in Oxford, Mississippi. Ole Miss enrolls approximately 21,000 students and is known for programs in law, business, journalism, pharmacy, and the liberal arts. The campus is located in an unincorporated community called University, surrounded by and functionally integrated with the town of Oxford, a vibrant college town of about 25,000 residents. Oxford's historic Square is the center of restaurants, bars, and retail for students and the broader community. Ole Miss competes in the SEC and is known for its strong athletics tradition and the Grove tailgating culture.
University of Mississippi Housing Requirements
Freshman Live-On Requirement
The University of Mississippi requires all first-year students to live in university-managed housing for their first academic year unless they are granted an exemption. Exemptions are available for students who are 21 or older, married, living with a parent or legal guardian within a defined commuting distance, or who have dependents in their care. First-year students apply for on-campus housing through the Ole Miss Student Housing office after admittance.
Off-Campus Eligibility
Students who have completed their first year at Ole Miss are free to move off campus beginning with their sophomore year. The off-campus rental market in Oxford is large and well-developed, with a wide range of apartment complexes, houses, and townhomes catering to the student population. Many students move off campus after freshman year and find Oxford an affordable and convenient place to rent.
Lease Timing
The Oxford off-campus rental market operates largely on an August lease start cycle. The best apartments and houses, particularly those closest to campus and the Square, begin to be listed and leased as early as September or October of the prior year. Students who want to live in the most sought-after areas should begin searching in the fall semester of their first year, as waiting until spring means competing for a reduced pool of inventory.