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  16. Building Photo - Northwood
    STUDIO
    $850

    Northwood

    10431 SE 49TH Ct, Belleview, FL 34420
  17. Building Photo - Landfair Homes
    Rent Special
    Rent Special
    2 BEDS
    $947+
    3 BEDS
    $1,098+

    Landfair Homes

    7745 NE 22nd Ter, Ocala, FL 34479
  27. Building Photo - 27 NW 21st Pl
    1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,050
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,050
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,050

    27 NW 21st Pl Unit 31

    27 NW 21st Pl, Ocala, FL 34475
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  28. Building Photo - 5140 SE 31st St
    2 BEDS, 1 BATH
    $1,050
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,050
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,050

    5140 SE 31st St Unit B

    5140 SE 31st St, Ocala, FL 34480
  29. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $950
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    Base Rent$950
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$950

    5011 SE 29th St Unit 5011B

    5011 SE 29th St, Ocala, FL 34480
  30. 2 BEDS, 1.5 BATHS
    $990
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$990 - $1,050
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$990 - $1,050

    5140 SE 29th St

    5140 SE 29th St, Ocala, FL 34480
  31. 1 BED, 1 BATH
    $1,149
    Total Monthly Price Total Monthly Price New
    Base Rent$1,149
    Required Monthly FeesNone
    Total Monthly Price$1,149

    5580 NE 35th St Unit 1

    5580 NE 35th St, Silver Springs, FL 34488
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Living & Renting in Ocala

Ocala at a Glance

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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.

Renting in Ocala

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Education

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Forest High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
2,325 Students
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West Port High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
2,906 Students
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Vanguard High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,661 Students
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Lake Weir High School

Public High School

Public
Grades 9-12
1,483 Students
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Osceola Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
999 Students
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Francis Marion Charter School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
201 Students
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Liberty Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
1,365 Students
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Howard Middle School

Public Middle School

Public
Grades 6-8
980 Students

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