Aurora St. Leon Apartments
2150 21st Ave,
Ocala, FL 34475
1-3 Beds | $1,349 - $2,109
Rental Market Trends in Ocala, FL
Updated September 2026
The average rent in Ocala, FL is $1,294/month.
Rent in Ocala is 22% lower than the national average rent of $1,665/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.
$1,294/month
Average Rent
733 Sq Ft
Average Size
+1.3%
Change / Year
1,414
Available Apartments
Ocala rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Ocala average $834 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Ocala average $1,294 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Ocala average $1,522 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Ocala average $1,836 or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
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How much has average rent changed in Ocala, FL?
In the past year, rent has increased by 1.3%, which averages out to $18 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
September 2026
2025
2026
Rent Ranges in Ocala, FL
September 2026
$1,501 - $2,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
8%
Below $700/month
17%
$700 - $1,000/month
36%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
38%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
2%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Ocala?
Based on current rent prices, Northeast Ocala, Northwest Ocala and Southeast Ocala are the most affordable neighborhoods in Ocala.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Ocala?
Based on current rent prices, Southwest Ocala, Southeast Ocala and Northwest 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 $1,294, you’ll want to make about $4,313 per month or $51,756 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 11.7% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Ocala is 31.0% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $834 - $1,836. You can expect to pay 4.3% more for groceries, 3.1% less for utilities, and 6.0% less 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.
View the Ocala Area GuideStudio
$911/month
$988/month
One Bedroom
$1,024/month
$1,358/month
Two Bedroom
$1,198/month
$1,574/month
Three Bedroom
$1,441/month
$1,819/month
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Ocala?
The average rent in Ocala is $1,294 per month, which is 22.3% lower than the national average of $1,665.
What is the average rent for a house in Ocala?
The average rent for a house in Ocala, FL is $1,933 per month.
What is the average rent for a townhome in Ocala?
The average rent for a townhome in Ocala, FL is $1,453 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Ocala?
Rents in Ocala, FL are increasing, with prices up 1.3% year-over-year and $18 more per month.
What rent range is most common in Ocala?
In Ocala, FL, 38% of apartments fall between $1,501 - $2,000/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
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 September 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.