Average Rent in Ocala, FL
8 apartment buildings, 102 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$1,604/mo
market average
Cheapest
$995/mo
DeSimone Real Estate Services
Properties
8
tracked daily
Units
102
available now
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Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 8 properties in Ocala, FL.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Ocala, FL Rent Prices
All 8 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
DeSimone Real Estate Services
805 S Magnolia Ext, Ocala, FL 34471, USA
Latigo 27
1601 SW 27th Ave, Ocala, FL 34471, USA
Paddock Place Apartment Homes
2707 SW 33rd Ave, Ocala, FL 34474, USA
Carrington Lane
3001 SE Lake Weir Ave, Ocala, FL 34471, USA
Grand Reserve Apartment Homes
3001 SW 24th Ave, Ocala, FL 34471, USA
Retreat at 42nd
3491 SW 42nd St, Ocala, FL 34471, USA
The Darley
4535 SW 54th St Rd, Ocala, FL 34474, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DeSimone Real Estate Services 805 S Magnolia Ext, Ocala, FL 34471, USA | $995 | $1,283 | $1.41 | 3.8 (43) | 8 |
| 2 | Latigo 27 1601 SW 27th Ave, Ocala, FL 34471, USA | $1,050 | $1,185 | $1.60 | 4.3 (370) | 3 |
| 3 | Paddock Place Apartment Homes 2707 SW 33rd Ave, Ocala, FL 34474, USA | $1,102 | $1,409 | $1.89 | 4.6 (200) | 8 |
| 4 | Carrington Lane 3001 SE Lake Weir Ave, Ocala, FL 34471, USA | $1,329 | $1,482 | $1.76 | 4.4 (170) | 16 |
| 5 | Grand Reserve Apartment Homes 3001 SW 24th Ave, Ocala, FL 34471, USA | $1,332 | $1,589 | $1.44 | 4.4 (239) | 28 |
| 6 | Retreat at 42nd 3491 SW 42nd St, Ocala, FL 34471, USA | $1,518 | $1,656 | -- | 4.2 (174) | 2 |
| 7 | The Darley 4535 SW 54th St Rd, Ocala, FL 34474, USA | $1,535 | $1,765 | $1.61 | 4.9 (56) | 36 |
Explore Each Property
DeSimone Real Estate Services
3.8 (43)805 S Magnolia Ext, Ocala, FL 34471, USA
Latigo 27
4.3 (370)1601 SW 27th Ave, Ocala, FL 34471, USA
Paddock Place Apartment Homes
4.6 (200)2707 SW 33rd Ave, Ocala, FL 34474, USA
Carrington Lane
4.4 (170)3001 SE Lake Weir Ave, Ocala, FL 34471, USA
Grand Reserve Apartment Homes
4.4 (239)3001 SW 24th Ave, Ocala, FL 34471, USA
Retreat at 42nd
4.2 (174)3491 SW 42nd St, Ocala, FL 34471, USA
Ocala, FL Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Ocala, FL is $1,604 per month, based on 102 units across 8 apartment communities. Prices range from $995 at DeSimone Real Estate Services to $3,500 at American Dream Residential LLC.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed | $1,402/mo | $995/mo | 36 |
| 2 Bed | $1,583/mo | $1,150/mo | 47 |
| 3 Bed | $2,040/mo | $1,753/mo | 19 |
Every price is a real asking rent, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Ocala, FL, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Ocala, FL averages $1,402/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,583/mo. At the local median household income of $53,520, that works out to 36% of gross income, above the 30 percent affordability ceiling, a stretched-budget market.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Ocala, FL at $1,230/mo. The current tracked market average runs 30% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Ocala, FL while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Ocala, FL?
Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$64,000/year
Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,604/mo.
Comfortable income
$77,000/year
Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($995/mo), you need to earn at least $40,000/year.
Median household income in Ocala, FL is $53,520 , about 30% below the comfortable-living threshold.
Cost of living in Ocala, FL
Overall prices in Ocala, FL runs below the national average by about 4% (BEA Regional Price Parity index 95.8, where 100 equals the U.S. average). The breakdown below estimates monthly costs for a single adult, using national consumer-spending baselines from the Bureau of Labor Statistics scaled by Ocala, FL's regional price parities.
| Category | Monthly estimate |
|---|---|
| Rent (market average) | $1,604 |
| Utilities | $371 |
| Groceries | $520 |
| Transportation | $884 |
| Healthcare | $431 |
| Other goods and services | $690 |
| Estimated total | $4,499/mo |
Population
64,903
Median household income
$53,520
Census median rent
$1,230/mo
Rent as % of income
35.7%
Median age
37.9
Mean commute
19 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
Cost of living
Estimates combine national consumer-spending baselines from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (Consumer Expenditure Survey) with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities (MARPP dataset). Both are peer-reviewed federal data releases published annually.
Salary to live comfortably
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Demographic figures
Median household income, population, median age, commute time, Census median rent, and rent as percentage of income come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates, the most recent complete release.
Cost of living and demographic figures were last published in 2023.
Compare
Nearby cities in Florida
How Ocala, FL rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Ocala, FL | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami, FL | $3,321 | +107% | 28 |
| Orlando, FL | $2,095 | +31% | 23 |
| Tampa, FL | $2,919 | +82% | 22 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $1,679 | +5% | 22 |
| Fort Lauderdale, FL | $3,302 | +106% | 15 |
| Kissimmee, FL | $2,061 | +28% | 14 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Ocala, FL?
The average rent in Ocala, FL is $1,604 per month, based on 102 units across 8 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are refreshed daily.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Ocala, FL?
The lowest available rent in Ocala, FL starts at $995 per month. Availability changes daily and prices are refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Ocala, FL?
1-bedroom apartments in Ocala, FL average $1,402/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $995/mo across 36 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Ocala, FL?
2-bedroom apartments in Ocala, FL average $1,583/mo. Units start from $1,150/mo across 47 units currently listed.
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