College of Central Florida

Ocala, FL

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College of Central Florida - Ocala, FL

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A tradition of excellence in the heart of the Sunshine State

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Established as a community college in 1957, the College of Central Florida began offering bachelor degree programs in 2010. Serving a student body of nearly 20,000, CF’s four-year programs include Business & Organizational Management, Nursing, and Early Childhood Education.

The campus sits just off I-75 with two major shopping centers and a multiplex movie theater practically next door. The surrounding neighborhoods offer numerous apartments, houses, and condos just a short walk away. A few blocks northeast of campus, Ocala’s city center offers a popular assortment of restaurants and bars, with the historic Marion Theatre screening first-run movies at the corner of Fort King and Magnolia.

Some of the region’s most beautiful natural attractions are close at hand, with Silver Springs State Park and Ocala National Forest just minutes away. Daytona Beach is just a short hop to the east, and the theme parks in Orlando can be reached in just over an hour.

Rent Trends

As of August 2025, the average apartment rent in Ocala, FL is $954 for a studio, $1,288 for one bedroom, $1,540 for two bedrooms, and $1,856 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Ocala has increased by 1.5% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 311 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $954/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 726 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,288/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,102 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,540/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,378 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,856/month

    Average Rent

Transportation

33

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

13

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

43

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Dr N High Jones Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

807 Students

Eighth Street Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

405 Students

Ward-Highlands Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

959 Students

Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

867 Students

Osceola Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

999 Students

Liberty Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,365 Students

Horizon Academy At Marion Oaks

Public

Grades 5-8

1,067 Students

Howard Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

980 Students

Fort King Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,092 Students

Forest High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,325 Students

West Port High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,906 Students

Vanguard High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,661 Students

Lake Weir High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,483 Students

Marion Technical Institute

Public

Grades PK & 8-12

162 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Silver Springs State Park
  • Cross Florida Greenway - 49th Ave. to Land Bridge

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2025.