Cheap Apartments for Rent in Marion County, FL from $500 (30 Rentals)

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965 NE 2nd St

OcalaFL34470

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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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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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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. 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Berkeley PointeAsh1BR,1BA$536
Northwood0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$850
CedarwoodOne Bed One Bath G1BR,1BA$1,080
Landfair Homes3 Bed 2 Bath (60%)3BR,2BA$1,097
Forest Edge Apartments1/1 RENO SPECIAL1BR,1BA$1,099
Sterling Pointe ApartmentsQuad2BR,1BA$1,111
Latigo 27One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,114
Village Square ApartmentsA1R1BR,1BA$1,149
Paddock Place Apartment HomesThe Palomino1BR,1BA$1,173
Saddleworth GreenThe Magnolia1BR,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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Retreat at 42ndB12BR,2BA$0.97
16292 SW 30th Ter, Unit #116292 SW 30th Ter3BR,2BA$1.07
2108 Northeast 38th Avenue2108 Northeast 38th Avenue2BR,1.5BA$1.03
Villas of Stone RidgeB22BR,2.5BA$1.21
Pointe Grand Ocala2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.28
The Mustang at Ocala Apartments3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Renovated3BR,2BA$1.27
Landfair Homes3 Bed 2 Bath (60%)3BR,2BA$1.00
The Flats at Belleview2 Bedroom / 1 Bathroom Townhome-Duplex2BR,1BA$1.25
706 NE 27th St706 NE 27th St2BR,1BA$1.28
Sterling Pointe ApartmentsQuad2BR,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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