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1 BED, 1 BATH$8955130 SE 29th St
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4 BEDS, 3 BATHS$2,1507883 SW 138 Street Rd
7883 SW 138 Street Rd, Ocala, FL 34473 -
5 BEDS, 4.5 BATHS$3,1004124 SW 33rd St
4124 SW 33rd St, Ocala, FL 34474
Living & Renting in Ocala
Ocala at a Glance
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
Average Rental Rates and Apartment Sizes
- Apartment Type Average Sq Ft Average Rent
- Studio 257 Sq Ft $803 / mo
- 1 Bedroom 731 Sq Ft $1,246 / mo
- 2 Bedrooms 1,111 Sq Ft $1,542 / mo
- 3 Bedrooms 1,406 Sq Ft $1,833 / mo
- 4 Bedrooms 1,443 Sq Ft $1,621 / mo
Top Budget-Friendly Neighborhoods in Ocala
(For 1 bedroom apartments)- Neighborhoods Average Sq Ft Average Rent
- Northeast Ocala 690 Sq Ft $1,155/mo
- Fox Meadow 631 Sq Ft $1,219/mo
- International Villas 690 Sq Ft $1,228/mo
- Carlton Arms 690 Sq Ft $1,228/mo
- Forest Hills 693 Sq Ft $1,336/mo
- Marion Woods 693 Sq Ft $1,336/mo
- Southeast Ocala 780 Sq Ft $1,341/mo
- Southwest Ocala 764 Sq Ft $1,384/mo
- Deerwood II 719 Sq Ft $1,403/mo
- The Estates at Heath Brook 751 Sq Ft $1,426/mo
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Frequently asked questions about renting in Ocala, FL
What are the average rent costs in Ocala, FL?
The average rent in Ocala, FL is $1,246.
What are the average rent costs of a studio apartment in Ocala, FL?
The average rent for a studio apartment in Ocala, FL is $803.
What are the average rent costs of a one bedroom apartment in Ocala, FL?
The average rent for a 1 bedroom apartment in Ocala, FL is $1,246.
What are the average rent costs of a two bedroom apartment in Ocala, FL?
The average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment in Ocala, FL is $1,542.
What are the average rent costs of a three bedroom apartment in Ocala, FL?
The average rent for a 3 bedroom apartment in Ocala, FL is $1,833.
What are the average rent costs of a four bedroom apartment in Ocala, FL?
The average rent for a 4 bedroom apartment in Ocala, FL is $1,621.
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