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property at 965 NE 2nd St

$895 - $925

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965 NE 2nd St

OcalaFL34470

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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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706 NE 27th St
$1,250
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706 NE 27th St

706 NE 27th StOcala, FL 34470
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Ocala, FL Local Guide

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Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Ocala, FL

Pricing Updated: 04/16/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Ocala, FL area range in price from $760 to $3,403 with an overall median price of $1,951. The three Ocala neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are West Ocala at $895, Silver Springs Shores at $850, and Southeast Ocala Ocala at $895. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Ocala Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
West Ocala$1,549$89536
Silver Springs Shores$1,762$85032
Southeast Ocala Ocala$1,818$895126
Northeast Ocala$1,847$89559
Marion Oaks$1,850$7604
Southeast Ocala$1,929$839318
Fore Ranch Brighton$1,943$839254
Southwest Ocala$1,943$839253
Northwest Ocala$2,099$1,0503
Downtown Ocala$2,325$8956

Cheapest Available Ocala Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Ocala, 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 Ocala 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
CedarwoodStudio One Bath StandardStudio,1BA$1,010

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ocala, FL

As of April 16, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ocala area is the $1.03 price per square foot 16292 SW 30th Ter Model at 16292 SW 30th Ter, Unit Unit #2 in the in the Marion Oaks neighborhood starting from $1,595. The second greatest value Ocala apartment is the B2R Model at Villas of Stone Ridge starting at $1,499 with a $1.21 price per square foot in the Northeast Ocala 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 Ter, Unit Unit #216292 SW 30th Ter3BR,2BA$1.03
Villas of Stone RidgeB2R2BR,2.5BA$1.21
Retreat at 42ndA11BR,1BA$1.16
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
Landfair Homes3 Bed 2 Bath (60%)3BR,2BA$1.00
Woodland Bend Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.03
5140 SE 31st St, Unit Unit B5140 SE 31st St2BR,1BA$1.24
5140 SE 29th St5140 SE 29th St2BR,1.5BA$1.24

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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 a cheap apartment in Ocala?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Ocala is under $1,010.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Ocala?

The cheapest apartment in Ocala is Berkeley Pointe which is listed at $536, while the average apartment in Ocala costs $1,951.

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 $122 which is $1,829 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Ocala.

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