Cheap Apartments for Rent in Marion County, FL from $500 (37 Rentals)

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965 NE 2nd St

OcalaFL34470

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Briarwood
1 to 2 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
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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Hickory Knoll
1 Bedroom Apartments

Hickory Knoll

507 NE 22nd AveOcala, FL 34470

Cheapest Available Marion County Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Marion County, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at Hickory Knoll in the Northeast Ocala neighborhood priced from $727. Berkeley Pointe in the Northeast Ocala neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 3 Beds apartment currently listed from $851. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Marion County apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Hickory KnollMaple1BR,1BA$727
Berkeley PointeMaple3BR,1BA$851
Forest Edge Apartments1/1 part reno no W/D1BR,1BA$1,099
Fort King ManorOne & Two Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,100
Sterling Pointe ApartmentsQuad2BR,1BA$1,111
Paddock Place Apartment HomesThe Palomino1BR,1BA$1,150

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Marion County, FL

As of July 23, 2025 the best value apartment in the Marion County area is the $1.31 price per square foot Abernethy Model at Highlands At Heathbrook in the in the Fore Ranch Brighton neighborhood starting from $1,600. The second greatest value Marion County apartment is the A1 Model at Retreat at 42nd starting at $1,418 with a $1.16 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.
Highlands At HeathbrookAbernethy2BR,2BA$1.31
Retreat at 42ndA11BR,1BA$1.16
Pointe Grand Ocala2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.17
Pointe Grand Timber Ridge2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.28
Pointe Grand Brick City2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.28
Pointe Grand at Heath Brook2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.26
5420 SE 30th Pl, Unit B5420 SE 30th Pl2BR,2BA$1.21
5140 SE 29th St, Unit A5140 SE 29th St2BR,1.5BA$1.24
5130 SE 29th St, Unit B5130 SE 29th St1BR,1BA$1.12
Berkeley PointeElm2BR,1.5BA$1.25

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 Aurora St. Leon Apartments listed at $1,349.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Marion County Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Marion County Apartment is $960 at Sterling Pointe Apartments.

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 $1,022 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.

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