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    2 BEDS
    $980

    Landfair Homes

    7745 NE 22nd Ter, Ocala, FL 34479
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    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $950
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    5031 SE 29th St Unit A

    5031 SE 29th St, Ocala, FL 34480
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    Northwood

    10431 SE 49TH Ct, Belleview, FL 34420

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Ocala, FL Apartments for Rent

Known as the "Horse Capital of the World," Ocala is home to over 400 thoroughbred farms and training centers that shape the character of this North Central Florida city. If you're searching for apartments for rent in Ocala, you'll discover everything from garden-style communities near the historic downtown district to newer developments close to the World Equestrian Center and College of Central Florida campus. With a population of around 66,000, the city offers an affordable rental market where one-bedroom apartments average $1,244 per month and two-bedroom units typically lease for $1,530.

Renting in Ocala means you're minutes from natural attractions like the Ocala National Forest and Silver Springs State Park, where glass-bottom boat tours showcase the area's famous crystal-clear springs. The historic downtown area features Victorian architecture along East Fort King Street, with shopping and dining options centered around the downtown square and the Marion Theatre. Major roadways make commuting straightforward, and the city's location in North Central Florida offers easy drives to larger metropolitan areas like Tampa and Orlando. With more than 230 sunny days each year, renters can enjoy outdoor activities at local parks and trails while benefiting from a lower cost of living compared to Florida's coastal cities.

Why Ocala?

  • Riding on horse trails in the Ocala National Forest and on the Greenway Trail System.
  • Equestrian events, such as the Horse Shows in the Sun competition, a seven-week event.
  • Catching a performance at the Ocala Civic Theatre, the second-largest community theater in the state.
  • Snorkeling and cave diving in the beautiful, clear Salt Springs in the Ocala National Forest.
  • Riding the 40-foot-tall “Alligator Ambush” and five water slides at Wild Waters Water Park.
  • The College of Central Florida, a public college established in 1957, offers several degree programs.

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Education

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Forest High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
2,372 Students
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West Port High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
3,021 Students
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Vanguard High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,641 Students
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Lake Weir High School

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Grades 9-12
1,500 Students
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Osceola Middle School

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Public
Grades 6-8
807 Students
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Francis Marion Charter School

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Public
Grades 6-8
195 Students
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Liberty Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
1,099 Students
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Howard Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
996 Students
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Horizon Academy At Marion Oaks

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
1,237 Students

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