Cheap Apartments for Rent in Ocala, FL from $525 (250 Rentals)

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property at 965 NE 2nd St

$925 - $1,195

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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965 NE 2nd St

OcalaFL34470
property at 5031 SE 29th St

$950

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$950
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$950

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

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5031 SE 29th St, Unit A

5031 SE 29th St
OcalaFL34480

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property at 829 NE 3rd St

$1,195 - $1,475

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

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829 NE 3rd St

OcalaFL34470

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property at 600 Midway Dr

$1,200

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$1,200
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$1,200

2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Nov 1

600 Midway Dr, Unit 600 MIdway Dr B

600 Midway Dr
OcalaFL34472
property at 306 SW 19th Ave

$1,220

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$1,220
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$1,220

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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306 SW 19th Ave

OcalaFL34471

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Ocala, FL Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Ocala, FL

Pricing Updated: 08/29/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Ocala, FL area range in price from $525 to $3,766 with an overall median price of $1,516. The three Ocala neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Silver Springs Shores at $1,275, Northeast Ocala at $1,395, and Northwest Ocala at $1,400. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Ocala Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Silver Springs Shores$1,275$99524
Northeast Ocala$1,395$88562
Northwest Ocala$1,400$52516
West Ocala$1,459$52568
Downtown Ocala$1,469$88513
Southeast Ocala Ocala$1,485$925148
Marion Oaks$1,500$1,3657
Southeast Ocala$1,511$525302
Fore Ranch Brighton$1,544$525227
Southwest Ocala$1,544$839226

Cheapest Available Ocala Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Ocala, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at Lindsey Apartments in the Fore Ranch Brighton neighborhood priced from $1,025. Sterling Pointe Apartments in the Northeast Ocala neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,029. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Ocala apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Lindsey Apartments1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$1,025
Sterling Pointe ApartmentsCottage2BR,1BA$1,029
CedarwoodOne Bed One Bath Open1BR,1BA$1,050
Forest Edge Apartments1/1 Renovated-Special1BR,1BA$1,099
Landfair Homes3 Bed 2 Bath (60%)3BR,2BA$1,135
Grand Reserve Apartment HomesA51BR,1BA$1,138
Berkeley Pointe4 Bedroom4BR,2BA$1,143
Timber PinesA11BR,1BA$1,149

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ocala, FL

As of August 29, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ocala area is the $0.97 price per square foot 16292 SW 30th Ter Model at 16292 SW 30th Ter in the in the Marion Oaks neighborhood starting from $1,500. The second greatest value Ocala apartment is the 4 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Renovated Model at The Morgan at Ocala starting at $1,549 with a $1.14 price per square foot in the Fore Ranch Brighton neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Ocala apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
16292 SW 30th Ter16292 SW 30th Ter3BR,2BA$0.97
The Morgan at Ocala4 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Renovated4BR,2BA$1.14
Tuscawilla Apartments2 Beds, 2.5 Baths2BR,2.5BA$1.08
2935 NE 7th St, Unit 3012935 NE 7th St2BR,2BA$1.18
Berkeley Pointe4 Bedroom4BR,2BA$1.02
Landfair Homes3 Bed 2 Bath (60%)3BR,2BA$1.03
Southern Pines Apartments2 Beds, 2.5 Baths2BR,2.5BA$1.13
5030 SE 30th St, Unit 5030 SE 30th St Unit D5030 SE 30th St2BR,1.5BA$1.08
5370 SE 30th Pl, Unit Unit C5370 SE 30th Pl2BR,2BA$1.15
5145 SE 31st St, Unit Unit D5145 SE 31st St2BR,1.5BA$1.17

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Ocala Overview

A recent winner of the coveted 'All-American City' award, Ocala is located in Marion County in the Sunshine State of Florida. Boasting numerous amenities typical of a much larger city, this charming slice of southern hospitality is an excellent option for anyone on the hunt for a new place to live, work and play.

Why live in Ocala, FL?

For those eager to discover a new place in Florida to call home, Ocala apartments for rent represent an excellent option for a wide araay of lifestyles and budgets. With a local economy spurned on by the medical field and schooling, this blue collar city is a great fit for growing families as well as young professionals eager to launch their careers. With public parks, local nightlife and those oh-so-famous Sunshine State beaches all within easy reach, Ocala rentals are an ideal choice that remain in high demand.

Ocala, FL
Population: 60,429

Ranked #624

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Ocala Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ocala?

The cheapest apartment in Ocala is Lindsey Apartments which is listed at $1,025, while the average apartment in Ocala costs $1,516.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Ocala?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 5 regular apartments in Ocala that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Ocala?

Cheap apartments in Ocala have an average cost of $113 which is $1,403 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ocala.

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