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Average Rent in Ocala, FL & Rent Trends

What is the average rent in Ocala, FL?

The average listed apartment rent in Ocala, FL is $1,650 per month, as of November 13, 2026. This sample includes 427 priced apartments in 16 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.

We use published total monthly rent when known and base rent otherwise. Unknown fees remain unknown. Included building observations run from November 8, 2026 through November 13, 2026. Buildings without a qualifying price do not count in this sample. The guide directory can include more buildings.

Rent prices and market trends across 16 apartment communities in Ocala, FL. Prices update after successful source checks.

Area All Areas
Ocala 34471 34474
Beds All Bedrooms 1 Bed 2 Bed 3 Bed

Showing any bedrooms in Ocala, FL.

Market Average

$1,650/mo

▲ +1.3% from last month

Lowest Available

$814/mo

cheapest unit on market

Communities

16

tracked daily

Units Listed

427

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 30d Change From Properties Units
Ocala 34471 $1,872 ▼  $60 $1,034 2 59
Ocala 34474 $1,630 ▼  $22 $1,099 15 446

Is Rent Going Up or Down in Ocala, FL?

As of November 2026, the average rent in Ocala, FL is $1,650 per month across 16 apartment communities and 427 available units. Rents have increased $21 (1.3%) over the past month.

The most affordable option is Carlton Arms of Ocala starting at $814/mo. By unit type, a studio averages $814/mo, a 1-bedroom averages $1,383/mo, a 2-bedroom averages $1,657/mo, a 3-bedroom averages $1,979/mo.

Prices range from $814 to $2,602 per month. The most common price point is the $1,400 range, where 150 units are currently listed.

Ocala, FL Rent Price History

Timeframe
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Month Avg Rent Change Properties
June 2026 $1,527 - 6
July 2026 $1,516 -$11 8
August 2026 $1,537 +$21 8
September 2026 $1,526 -$11 8
October 2026 $1,582 +$56 17
November 2026 $1,560 -$22 14

The trend line and monthly averages track each building's average listed price, recorded daily with outliers trimmed. The current month is a month-to-date figure, so it can sit above or below today's live market average shown at the top of this page.

Average Rent by Bedroom

Rent Price Distribution

Rent by Bedroom Type in Ocala, FL

Studio
$814
from $814 · 1 units
1 Bed
$1,383
from $1,034 · 77 units
2 Bed
$1,657
from $1,286 · 291 units
3 Bed
$1,979
from $1,495 · 58 units

Rent Prices by Apartment in Ocala, FL

Property Starting at Average Units Rating
Carlton Arms of Ocala $814/mo $1,564/mo 27 4.3
Latigo 27 $1,034/mo $1,167/mo 7 4.3
Paddock Place Apartment Homes $1,166/mo $1,380/mo 6 4.6
The Grove $1,199/mo $1,583/mo 36 4.3
Saddleworth Green $1,235/mo $1,366/mo 20 4.2
The Darley $1,250/mo $1,580/mo 28 4.9
Estates at Heathbrook $1,290/mo $1,489/mo 36 4.5

Frequently Asked Questions About Rent in Ocala, FL

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What is the average rent in Ocala, FL?
The average listed apartment rent in Ocala, FL is $1,650 per month, as of November 13, 2026. This sample includes 427 priced apartments in 16 buildings. These are tracked asking prices, not signed leases.

What rent range can I find in Ocala, FL?
The apartment listings we track in Ocala, FL range from $814 to $2,602 per month, as of November 13, 2026. These are the lowest and highest listed prices. They are not a typical price for every apartment. The building, floor plan, and lease terms can affect the price.

Are rents going up or down in Ocala, FL?
There is not enough comparable history to report a reliable 30-day rent change for apartment listings in Ocala, FL. Missing dates or a change in the buildings we track can prevent a comparison. Missing history does not mean rents stayed flat.

How much is a studio apartment in Ocala, FL?
Studio apartments average $814 per month across 1 priced listing in Ocala, FL. Listed rents range from $814 to $814 per month, as of November 13, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Ocala, FL?
1-bedroom apartments average $1,383 per month across 77 priced listings in Ocala, FL. Listed rents range from $1,034 to $1,572 per month, as of November 13, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Ocala, FL?
2-bedroom apartments average $1,657 per month across 291 priced listings in Ocala, FL. Listed rents range from $1,286 to $2,186 per month, as of November 13, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

How much is a 3-bedroom apartment in Ocala, FL?
3-bedroom apartments average $1,979 per month across 58 priced listings in Ocala, FL. Listed rents range from $1,495 to $2,602 per month, as of November 13, 2026. Compare apartments with similar floor plans and lease terms.

How do 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom rents compare in Ocala, FL?
The 1-bedroom average is $1,383 per month across 77 listings. The 2-bedroom average is $1,657 across 291 listings, $274 (19.8%) higher. This is a comparison of listing groups, not the cost to upgrade a specific apartment.

Which tracked building has the lowest starting rent in Ocala, FL?
Carlton Arms of Ocala has the lowest starting rent among the buildings in the comparison table, at $814 per month. We track 27 priced listings matching your bedroom choice in that building, as of November 13, 2026. The starting price applies to its lowest-priced matching apartment. Check that apartment's latest price and availability.

Which rent range has the most listings in Ocala, FL?
The $1,400 to $1,600 monthly range has the most matching listings: 150 units, or 35.1% of the priced apartments we track in Ocala, FL. This count does not tell us how fast the apartments rent.

How many apartment listings do you track in Ocala, FL?
We track 427 priced units at 16 apartment buildings, as of November 13, 2026. This is not the total number of apartments in those buildings. A listing can change or become unavailable. Open the apartment details to check its latest status.

How much rent history is available for Ocala, FL?
We have recorded rent data on 125 days from June 2026 through November 2026 for apartment listings in Ocala, FL. Some dates can be missing. The chart only shows recorded data. The current month includes the days recorded so far.

Why can the headline rent differ from the trend chart in Ocala, FL?
The average at the top of the page gives each matching apartment equal weight. The chart first averages recorded prices within each building, then compares buildings. It removes the highest and lowest groups when at least ten buildings contribute and omits days with fewer than five buildings. Different dates, building counts, and listing mixes can produce different figures. The monthly table averages the recorded daily figures.

Does my bedroom choice change the prices and answers?
Yes. Your chosen area and bedroom count filter the asking rents, listing counts, rent ranges, and answers on this page. The active community exclusions are Student housing and 55+ / senior community and Corporate housing and Military / active duty housing and Veteran housing. When you choose a bedroom count, the history chart uses recorded prices for matching apartments with a known identity. If those records are missing, we leave the chart empty rather than use prices for other bedroom types. Open an individual apartment to check its own price history.

Do these rents include utilities, parking, and other fees?
We use the published total monthly rent when it is available and the base rent otherwise. Unknown fees are not zero. Utilities, parking, pet charges, deposits, and one-time costs can add to the amount you pay. Check the selected unit and lease terms for a complete quote.

How should I compare free-rent offers with listed rent?
A free-rent offer can reduce the effective cost over a lease without changing the listed monthly rent. Compare the same lease length and move-in date, then include required charges and the offer conditions. The market averages do not assume an unconfirmed discount.

Does this page represent every rental in the market?
These figures describe the priced apartment listings we track, not every rental home or every occupied apartment. Coverage and the mix of bedrooms, buildings, and locations can change. A lower market average does not prove that the same apartment received a price cut.

How fresh are the Ocala, FL rent figures?
We schedule rent updates each day, but buildings can have different price-check dates. The latest accepted price check for these listings was November 13, 2026. The month label does not mean we checked every price today. Open the building or apartment details for its latest price and availability.

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

$66,000/year

Based on the 30 percent rule, using our tracked average rent of $1,650/mo.

Comfortable income

$79,000/year

Based on the 25 percent rule, leaving more room for savings, transport, and groceries.

To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($814/mo), you need to earn at least $33,000/year.

Median household income in Ocala, FL is $53,520 , about 32% below the comfortable-living threshold.

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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) $1,650
Utilities $371
Groceries $520
Transportation $884
Healthcare $431
Other goods and services $690
Estimated total $4,545/mo

Population

64,903

Median household income

$53,520

Census median rent

$1,230/mo

Census rent burden

35.7%

Median age

37.9

Mean commute

19 min

Methodology

Rent data

We use listed asking rents and schedule daily data updates. Individual buildings can have different verification dates. Check the building or unit page for its latest price and availability.

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

We estimate annual income by dividing annual rent by 30 percent for the affordability figure and 25 percent for the comfortable-income figure. These estimates are a guide, not a guarantee of rental approval.

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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