Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Ocala Neighborhood of Ocala, FL from $600 (10 Rentals)

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Fort King Manor
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$1,250 - $1,300
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2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Fort King Manor

926 E Fort King StOcala, FL 34471
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Hope Villas
2 Bedroom Apartments

Hope Villas

830 NE 28th StOcala, FL 34470
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Ocala Place
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Ocala Place

2135 NW 1st AveOcala, FL 34475
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Pavillion Oaks
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Pavillion Oaks

2201 NW 1st AveOcala, FL 34475

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Cheapest Available Downtown Ocala Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Ocala area of Ocala, FL is a 2 Beds unit found at Fort King Manor priced from $1,250. Tuscawilla Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 2 Beds apartment currently listed from $1,375. Here are the most affordable Downtown Ocala apartments for rent in Ocala, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Fort King ManorTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,250
Tuscawilla Apartments2 Beds, 2.5 Baths2BR,2BA$1,375
Lamplighter LegacyThe Lantern2BR,2BA$1,795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Ocala, FL

As of August 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Ocala area is the $1.08 price per square foot 2 Beds, 2.5 Baths Model at Tuscawilla Apartments in the in the West Ocala neighborhood starting from $1,375. The second greatest value Downtown Ocala apartment is the The Foundry Model at Lamplighter Legacy starting at $2,325 with a $1.84 price per square foot in the West Ocala neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Ocala apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Tuscawilla Apartments2 Beds, 2.5 Baths2BR,2.5BA$1.08
Lamplighter LegacyThe Foundry3BR,2BA$1.84
Fort King ManorTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.26

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Ocala Apartments

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown 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 1 regular apartments in Downtown 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 Downtown Ocala?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Ocala have an average cost of $130 which is $1,354 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Ocala.

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