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property at 4921 NE 13th St

$1,000

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jul 5

4921 NE 13th St

OcalaFL34470

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property at 520 Fairways Cir

$1,100

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$1,100

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$1,100

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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520 Fairways Cir, Unit A, Unit A

520 Fairways Cir
OcalaFL34472
property at 1836 SW 109th Pl

$1,150

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$1,150

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$1,150

2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1836 SW 109th Pl

OcalaFL34476

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property at 9125 SW 28th Ter

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

3 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

Available Jun 15

9125 SW 28th Ter

OcalaFL34476

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property at 561 Fairways Cir

$1,250

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$1,250

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$1,250

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo for Rent

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561 Fairways Cir, Unit A, Unit A

561 Fairways Cir
OcalaFL34472

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Ocala, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Ocala, FL

Pricing Updated: 05/24/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Ocala, FL area range in price from $839 to $5,177 with an overall median price of $1,992. The three Ocala neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Marion Oaks at $1,395, Silver Springs Shores at $925, and Southeast Ocala Ocala at $925. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Ocala Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Marion Oaks$1,800$1,3952
Silver Springs Shores$1,825$92529
Southeast Ocala Ocala$1,846$925118
Northeast Ocala$1,872$92570
Fore Ranch Brighton$1,895$839209
Southeast Ocala$1,895$839278
Southwest Ocala$1,895$839209
Northwest Ocala$2,109$1,1758
West Ocala$2,109$92534
Downtown Ocala$2,325$9259

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
Landfair Homes2 Bed 2 Bath (60%)2BR,2BA$980
Forest Edge Apartments1/1 part reno no W/D SPECIAL1BR,1BA$1,019
CedarwoodOne Bed One Bath Open1BR,1BA$1,060
Saddleworth GreenThe Magnolia1BR,1BA$1,095
Latigo 27One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,111

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ocala, FL

As of May 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Ocala area is the $1.05 price per square foot C1 Model at Retreat at 42nd in the in the Fore Ranch Brighton neighborhood starting from $1,985. 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.
Retreat at 42ndC13BR,2BA$1.05
Villas of Stone RidgeB2R2BR,2.5BA$1.21
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
Pointe Grand at Heath Brook2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.24
5230 SE 31st St5230 SE 31st St2BR,1.5BA$1.05
706 NE 27th St706 NE 27th St2BR,1BA$1.28
Woodland Bend Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.03
Landfair Homes2 Bed 2 Bath (60%)2BR,2BA$1.09

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Ocala, FL
Population: 60,429

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in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ocala

What type of rentals are currently available in Ocala?

There are currently 290 Apartments for Rent in Ocala, FL with pricing that ranges from $839 to $5,181. There are also 500 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Ocala ranging from $800 to $10,400.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Ocala?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Ocala ranges from $800 to $10,400 with an average monthly rent of $2,023.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Ocala?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Ocala range from $1,135 to $5,181, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,200 to $7,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,550 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,449.

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