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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$1,400
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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

 
Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Fort King ManorTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1,400
Lamplighter LegacyThe Lantern - 12BR,2BA$1,795

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Ocala, FL

As of May 19, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Ocala area is the $1.70 price per square foot The Lantern Model at Lamplighter Legacy in the in the West Ocala neighborhood starting from $1,795. The second greatest value Downtown Ocala apartment is the Two Bedroom Model at Fort King Manor starting at $1,400 with a $1.41 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.
Lamplighter LegacyThe Lantern2BR,2BA$1.70
Fort King ManorTwo Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.41

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Downtown Ocala, Ocala, FL

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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.

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