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Ocala, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Ocala, FL

Pricing Updated: 06/26/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Ocala, FL area range in price from $850 to $6,800 with an overall median price of $2,849. The three Ocala neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Downtown Ocala at $1,150, Marion Oaks at $850, and Northeast Ocala at $950. Here is today’s list of the top 10 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Ocala Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Downtown Ocala$2,000$1,1505
Marion Oaks$2,100$85088
Northeast Ocala$2,175$95031
West Ocala$2,250$95015
Northwest Ocala$2,295$1,2506
Southeast Ocala$2,612$92599
Stone Creek$2,612$1,35035
Silver Springs Shores$2,700$95087
Fore Ranch Brighton$3,800$92526
Southwest Ocala$3,800$92520

Cheapest Available Ocala Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Ocala, FL is a 3 Beds unit found at Berkeley Pointe in the Northeast Ocala neighborhood priced from $851. 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 PointeMaple3BR,1BA$851
Sterling Pointe Apartments1 Bedroom (Small)1BR,1BA$960
Forest Edge Apartments1/1 part reno no W/D1BR,1BA$1,099
Carrington LaneThe Oakwood1BR,1BA$1,182
The Studebaker Apartments1/1 Renovated WD1BR,1BA$1,199
Village Square Apartments1BD/1BA1BR,1BA$1,199
Rosemere Flats1/1 Renovated1BR,1BA$1,199
Saddleworth GreenThe Magnolia1BR,1BA$1,270

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Ocala, FL

As of June 26, 2025 the best value apartment in the Ocala area is the $1.23 price per square foot A1 Model at Retreat at 42nd in the in the Fore Ranch Brighton neighborhood starting from $1,498. The second greatest value Ocala apartment is the 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Model at Pointe Grand Ocala starting at $1,424 with a $1.22 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.
Retreat at 42ndA11BR,1BA$1.23
Pointe Grand Ocala2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.22
Pointe Grand Timber Ridge2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.17
Pointe Grand Brick City2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.17
Pointe Grand at Heath Brook2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.19
The Mustang at Ocala Apartments2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bathroom Renovated2BR,1.5BA$1.29
Highlands At HeathbrookMonarch1BR,1BA$1.41
5030 SE 30th St, Unit 5030 SE 30th St Unit D5030 SE 30th St2BR,1.5BA$1.11
5130 SE 29th St, Unit B5130 SE 29th St1BR,1BA$1.12
Berkeley PointeElm2BR,1.5BA$1.25

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ocala

What type of rentals are currently available in Ocala?

There are currently 273 Apartments for Rent in Ocala, FL with pricing that ranges from $750 to $4,324. There are also 421 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Ocala ranging from $500 to $16,000.

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 $500 to $16,000 with an average monthly rent of $1,975.

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 $1,275 to $4,324, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $1,350 to $3,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $1,750 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $1,599.

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