Aurora St. Leon Apartments
2150 21st Ave,
Ocala, FL 34475
Studio - 3 Beds | $1,369 - $2,399
Rental Market Trends in Ocala, FL
What is the average rent in Ocala, FL?
$1,279/month
Average Rent
728 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
-0.1%
Decrease in the Last Year
As of June 2025, the average rent in Ocala, FL is $1,279 per month. This is 21% lower than the national average rent of $1,627/month, making renting in Ocala more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Ocala, you can expect to pay about $962 per month for a studio, $1,279 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,534 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,863 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Ocala, FL?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 0.1%, which averages out to $0 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated June 2025
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Rent Ranges in Ocala, FL
Last Updated June 2025
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
13%
Below $700/month
20%
$700 - $1,000/month
34%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
30%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
3%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Ocala?
Based on current rent prices, Northeast Ocala, International Villas and Carlton Arms are the most affordable neighborhoods in Ocala.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Ocala?
Based on current rent prices, Tuscany Place, The Estates at Heath Brook and Southwest Ocala are the most expensive neighborhoods in Ocala.
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Which Ocala neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Ocala with the most apartments available are Southwest Ocala, Southeast Ocala and Northeast Ocala .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Ocala, FL?
Because the average rent in Ocala is $1,279, you’ll want to make about $4,263 per month or $51,156 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Ocala, FL is 15.5% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Ocala is 4.5% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $962 - $1,863. You can expect to pay 1.9% less for groceries, 13.6% less for utilities, and 4.4% more for transportation.
How does Ocala, FL compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Ocala, FL to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
$974/month
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One Bedroom
$923/month
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Two Bedroom
$1,164/month
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Three Bedroom
$1,478/month
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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.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.