Oxford is the county seat of Lafayette County, Mississippi, United States. The population is currently about 19,000, due to a recent annexation of five square miles of Lafayette County in all directions. Oxford is the home of the University of Mississippi, founded in 1848, also known as 'Ole Miss'. Oxford apartments for rent comparison page shows most up to date rent information on Oxford apartments and houses. Rent information is obtained from multiple rental sources but we cannot guarantee their accuracy.