Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Southeast Ocala Neighborhood of Ocala, FL from $500 (97 Rentals)

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property at 965 NE 2nd St

$895 - $925

1 Bedroom Rentals

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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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Southeast Ocala, Ocala, FL Local Guide

Cheapest Available Southeast Ocala Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Southeast Ocala area of Ocala, FL is a 1 Bed unit found at Berkeley Pointe priced from $536. Cedarwood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $905. Here are the most affordable Southeast Ocala apartments for rent in Ocala, FL:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Berkeley PointeAsh1BR,1BA$536
CedarwoodStudio One Bath StandardStudio,1BA$905
Woodland Bend Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$975
Latigo 27One Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,101
Timberland Apartments1 Bedroom 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,140
Paddock Place Apartment HomesThe Palomino1BR,1BA$1,162
Saddleworth GreenThe Magnolia1BR,1BA$1,185

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Southeast Ocala, FL

As of May 17, 2026 the best value apartment in the Southeast Ocala area is the $1.21 price per square foot B2R Model at Villas of Stone Ridge in the in the Northeast Ocala neighborhood starting from $1,499. The second greatest value Southeast Ocala apartment is the A1 Model at Retreat at 42nd starting at $1,572 with a $1.29 price per square foot in the Fore Ranch Brighton neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Southeast Ocala apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Villas of Stone RidgeB2R2BR,2.5BA$1.21
Retreat at 42ndA11BR,1BA$1.29
Pointe Grand Ocala2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.19
Pointe Grand at Heath Brook2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom2BR,2BA$1.19
Timber PinesB32BR,1BA$1.29
Orangeview2 Beds 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.30
5230 SE 31st St5230 SE 31st St2BR,1.5BA$1.05
Woodland Bend Apartments2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$1.03
5140 SE 31st St, Unit Unit B5140 SE 31st St2BR,1BA$1.24
Berkeley PointeElm2BR,1.5BA$1.31

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Southeast Ocala, Ocala, FL

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Among cities in Florida for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

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Lifestyle Ratings

ApartmentHomeLiving brings you Lifestyle Ratings of neighborhoods, metropolitan areas, and rental properties across Florida, including Ocala. Our Lifestyle Ratings help you zero-in on the perfect place to call home. This takes in many factors including searching for the best amenities, and convenient access to the outdoors, kid and pet-friendly communities, availability of transit options, and much more. Use Lifestyle Search in the site filter options on this page - and find your Perfect place!

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Southeast Ocala Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Southeast Ocala?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Southeast Ocala is at Cedarwood listed at $905.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Southeast Ocala Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Southeast Ocala Apartment is $536 at Berkeley Pointe.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Southeast Ocala Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Southeast Ocala is starting from $975 at Woodland Bend Apartments.

What is the most affordable Southeast Ocala Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Southeast Ocala Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Berkeley Pointe and starts from $851.

Expert Rental Resources

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