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Rental Market Trends in Ocala, FL

What is the average rent in Ocala, FL?

$1,262/month

Average Rent

734 Sq Ft

Average Apartment Size

-2.9%

Decrease in the Last Year

As of April 2026, the average rent in Ocala, FL is $1,262 per month. This is 23% lower than the national average rent of $1,641/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 $808 per month for a studio, $1,262 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $1,543 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,840 or more.

Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Studio
$808/month
272 Sq Ft
One Bedroom
$1,262/month
734 Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,543/month
1,110 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,840/month
1,393 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,710/month
1,171 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,803/month
1,387 Sq Ft
Four Bedroom
$2,241/month
1,883 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,480/month
1,149 Sq Ft
Floor Plan Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Two Bedroom
$1,520/month
1,198 Sq Ft
Three Bedroom
$1,809/month
1,513 Sq Ft

How much has average rent changed in Ocala, FL?

In the past year, rent has decreased by 2.9%, which averages out to $37 less per month.

Market Trends Over Time   The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
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Rent Ranges in Ocala, FL
Last Updated April 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Rent Ranges in Ocala, FL
Percentage*
Rent Range
10% Below $700/month
16% $700 - $1,000/month
41% $1,001 - $1,500/month
31% $1,501 - $2,000/month
2% Above $2,000/month

Rent by Neighborhood

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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.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Northeast Ocala
$1,177/month
692 Sq Ft
International Villas
$1,191/month
643 Sq Ft
Carlton Arms
$1,191/month
643 Sq Ft
Fox Meadow
$1,233/month
576 Sq Ft
Southeast Ocala
$1,314/month
791 Sq Ft
Downtown Ocala
$1,326/month
720 Sq Ft
Deerwood II
$1,333/month
743 Sq Ft
Southwest Ocala
$1,392/month
753 Sq Ft
The Estates at Heath Brook
$1,395/month
773 Sq Ft
Tuscany Place
$1,540/month
900 Sq Ft

What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Ocala?

Based on current rent prices, The Meadows at Heath Brook, Tuscany Place and The Estates at Heath Brook are the most expensive neighborhoods in Ocala.

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
The Meadows at Heath Brook
$1,580/month
818 Sq Ft
Tuscany Place
$1,540/month
900 Sq Ft
The Estates at Heath Brook
$1,395/month
773 Sq Ft
Southwest Ocala
$1,392/month
753 Sq Ft
Deerwood II
$1,333/month
743 Sq Ft
Downtown Ocala
$1,326/month
720 Sq Ft
Southeast Ocala
$1,314/month
791 Sq Ft
Fox Meadow
$1,233/month
576 Sq Ft
International Villas
$1,191/month
643 Sq Ft
Carlton Arms
$1,191/month
643 Sq Ft

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 .

Calculate Rent Affordability
Neighborhood
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Southwest Ocala
$1,392/month
753 Sq Ft
Southeast Ocala
$1,314/month
791 Sq Ft
Northeast Ocala
$1,177/month
692 Sq Ft
International Villas
$1,191/month
643 Sq Ft
Carlton Arms
$1,191/month
643 Sq Ft
Tuscany Place
$1,540/month
900 Sq Ft
Deerwood II
$1,333/month
743 Sq Ft
The Meadows at Heath Brook
$1,580/month
818 Sq Ft
Fox Meadow
$1,233/month
576 Sq Ft
The Estates at Heath Brook
$1,395/month
773 Sq Ft
This information is based on data collected by CoStar Group researchers.†

What salary do I need to live comfortably in Ocala, FL?

Because the average rent in Ocala is $1,262, you’ll want to make about $4,206 per month or $50,472 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 30.9% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $808 - $1,840. You can expect to pay 5.7% more for groceries, 3.7% less for utilities, and 6.8% less for transportation.

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Ocala, FL

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How does Ocala, FL compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?

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Apartment Averages

Northeast Ocala

Ocala, FL

The Meadows at Heath Brook

Ocala, FL

Studio
$963/month
-
One Bedroom
$1,013/month
-
Two Bedroom
$1,182/month
-
Three Bedroom
$1,415/month
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$1,390 - $1,849

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Ocala, FL 34474

$1,420 - $1,914

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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 February 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.

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