
Cheap Apartments for Rent in Marion County, FL from $500 (30 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in Marion County.


Carlton Arms Of Ocala

Northwood

5706 SE 116th St

Cedarwood

Landfair Homes

965 NE 2nd St
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3721 NE 40th Pl

2911 SE 52nd Ave

1884 NE 77th St

1739 NE 2nd St

1745 NE 2nd St

5210 SE 29th St

2040 SE 40th Street Rd
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5445 SE 30th Pl

Forest Edge Apartments

2533 NW 1st Ave

Berkeley Pointe

Rainbow Gardens Apartments

Parkside Gardens Apartments

Briarwood
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Oak Valley

Regency Apartments

Century Oaks Apartments

Windsor Tower Apartments

Cliftwood Mobile Home Park

Gladewinds Apartments

Palm Lake Apartments
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Cypresside Townhouses

Saddle Oak Club
Marion County, FL Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Marion County?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marion County Studio Apartments | $910 | $792 | $1,349 |
| Marion County 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,343 | $945 | $2,804 |
| Marion County 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,583 | $945 | $2,640 |
| Marion County 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,049 | $1,097 | $7,133 |
| Marion County 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,449 | $1,249 | $2,100 |
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Cheapest Available Marion County Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in Marion County, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at Berkeley Pointe in the Northeast Ocala neighborhood priced from $536. Northwood in the Silver Springs Shores neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $850. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Marion County apartments for rent:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkeley Pointe | Ash | 1BR,1BA | $536 |
| Northwood | 0BR/1.0BA | Studio,1BA | $850 |
| Cedarwood | One Bed One Bath G | 1BR,1BA | $1,080 |
| Landfair Homes | 3 Bed 2 Bath (60%) | 3BR,2BA | $1,097 |
| Forest Edge Apartments | 1/1 RENO SPECIAL | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
| Sterling Pointe Apartments | Quad | 2BR,1BA | $1,111 |
| Latigo 27 | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,114 |
| Village Square Apartments | A1R | 1BR,1BA | $1,149 |
| Paddock Place Apartment Homes | The Palomino | 1BR,1BA | $1,173 |
| Saddleworth Green | The Magnolia | 1BR,1BA | $1,195 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Marion County, FL
As of January 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Marion County area is the $0.97 price per square foot B1 Model at Retreat at 42nd in the in the Fore Ranch Brighton neighborhood starting from $1,651. The second greatest value Marion County apartment is the 16292 SW 30th Ter Model at 16292 SW 30th Ter, Unit #1 starting at $1,650 with a $1.07 price per square foot in the Marion Oaks neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Marion County apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retreat at 42nd | B1 | 2BR,2BA | $0.97 |
| 16292 SW 30th Ter, Unit #1 | 16292 SW 30th Ter | 3BR,2BA | $1.07 |
| 2108 Northeast 38th Avenue | 2108 Northeast 38th Avenue | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.03 |
| Villas of Stone Ridge | B2 | 2BR,2.5BA | $1.21 |
| Pointe Grand Ocala | 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom | 2BR,2BA | $1.28 |
| The Mustang at Ocala Apartments | 3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Renovated | 3BR,2BA | $1.27 |
| Landfair Homes | 3 Bed 2 Bath (60%) | 3BR,2BA | $1.00 |
| The Flats at Belleview | 2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Townhome-Duplex | 2BR,1BA | $1.25 |
| 706 NE 27th St | 706 NE 27th St | 2BR,1BA | $1.28 |
| Sterling Pointe Apartments | Quad | 2BR,1BA | $1.27 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Marion County Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Marion County?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Marion County is at Northwood listed at $850.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Marion County Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Marion County Apartment is $536 at Berkeley Pointe.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Marion County Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Marion County is starting from $1,066 at Berkeley Pointe.
What is the most affordable Marion County Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Marion County Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Berkeley Pointe and starts from $851.
Expert Rental Resources
The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.
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