Cheap Apartments for Rent in Marion County, FL from $500 (35 Rentals)

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Berkeley Pointe
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Berkeley Pointe

2833 NE 7th StOcala, FL 34470
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Briarwood
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Briarwood

1719 NE 2nd StOcala, FL 34470
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Oak Valley
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Oak Valley

805 NE 28th StOcala, FL 34470
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Regency Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Regency Apartments

2205 NE 2nd StOcala, FL 34470
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Northwood
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Northwood

10431 SE 49TH CtBelleview, FL 34420
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Windsor Tower Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Windsor Tower Apartments

3902 E Silver Springs BlvdOcala, FL 34470
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Gladewinds Apartments
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Gladewinds Apartments

3016 SW 20th StOcala, FL 34474
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Palm Lake Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Palm Lake Apartments

1890 NW 40th Avenue RdOcala, FL 34482
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3650 NE 41st St
2 Bedroom Apartments

3650 NE 41st St

3650 NE 41st StOcala, FL 34479
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Saddle Oak Club
2 Bedroom Apartments

Saddle Oak Club

5610 SW 60th StOcala, FL 34474
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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. Sterling Pointe Apartments in the Northeast Ocala neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $960. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Marion County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Berkeley PointeAsh1BR,1BA$536
Sterling Pointe Apartments1 Bedroom (Small)1BR,1BA$960
Woodland Bend Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$975
Landfair Homes2 Bed 2 Bath (60%)2BR,2BA$980
Forest Edge Apartments1/1 RENO SPECIAL1BR,1BA$995
3650 NE 41st St2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$1,025
Latigo 27One Bedroom Large1BR,1BA$1,043
CedarwoodOne Bed One Bath Open1BR,1BA$1,060

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Marion County, FL

As of June 07, 2026 the best value apartment in the Marion County area is the $1.21 price per square foot B2R Model at Villas of Stone Ridge in the in the Northeast Ocala neighborhood starting from $1,499. The second greatest value Marion County apartment is the A1 Model at Retreat at 42nd starting at $1,572 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the Fore Ranch Brighton neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Marion County apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Villas of Stone RidgeB2R2BR,2.5BA$1.21
Retreat at 42ndA11BR,1BA$1.29
Pointe Grand Ocala2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.18
Pointe Grand Timber Ridge2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.15
Pointe Grand Brick City2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.21
Pointe Grand at Heath Brook2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.24
5230 SE 31st St5230 SE 31st St2BR,1.5BA$1.05
706 NE 27th St706 NE 27th St2BR,1BA$1.28
Woodland Bend Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.03
Landfair Homes2 Bed 2 Bath (60%)2BR,2BA$1.09

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Marion County Apartments

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 $975 at Woodland Bend Apartments.

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.

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