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Average Rent in Ocala FL & Rent Trends
Rent prices and market trends across 3 apartment communities in Ocala FL. Updated daily.
Market Average
$1,863/mo
▼ 0.1% from last month
Lowest Available
$1,345/mo
cheapest unit on market
Communities
3
tracked daily
Units Listed
36
available now
Rent by Neighborhood in Ocala FL
Compare average rent across Ocala FL neighborhoods. Click any area to see detailed trends.
| Neighborhood | Avg Rent | From | Properties | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocala 34474 | $1,830 | $1,559 | 2 | 43 |
| Ocala 34470 | $1,794 | $1,100 | 1 | 28 |
| Ocala 34471 | $1,484 | $995 | 2 | 39 |
Is Rent Going Up or Down in Ocala FL?
As of May 2026, the average rent in Ocala FL is $1,863 per month across 3 apartment communities and 36 available units. Rents have decreased $2 (0.1%) over the past month.
The most affordable option is PURE Property Management of Florida starting at $1,345/mo. By unit type, a 3-bedroom averages $1,863/mo.
Prices range from $1,345 to $2,500 per month. The most common price point is the $1,800 range, where 14 units are currently listed.
Ocala FL Rent Price History
Rent Price Distribution
Rent by Bedroom Type in Ocala FL
Rent Prices by Apartment in Ocala FL
| Property | Starting at | Average | Units | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PURE Property Management of Florida | $1,345/mo | $1,738/mo | 13 | 4.6 |
| Grand Reserve Apartment Homes | $1,799/mo | $1,877/mo | 8 | 4.4 |
| The Darley | $1,895/mo | $1,964/mo | 15 | 4.9 |
Google Search Trends for Ocala FL Apartments
Search interest for apartments in this area over the past 12 months.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Ocala FL
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Built on the 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
Minimum to afford average rent
$75,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,863/mo.
Comfortable income
$89,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($1,345/mo), you need to earn at least $54,000/year.
Median household income in Ocala FL is $53,520 , about 40% 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) | $1,863 |
| Utilities | $371 |
| Groceries | $520 |
| Transportation | $884 |
| Healthcare | $431 |
| Other goods and services | $690 |
| Estimated total | $4,758/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.
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