Average Rent in Ocala, FL
6 apartment buildings, 118 units. Real asking prices, refreshed daily.
Avg Rent
$1,694/mo
Cheapest
$995/mo
Properties
6
Units
118
Analysis
Rent Price Breakdown
Compare pricing across all 6 properties in Ocala, FL.
Average Rent by Property
Starting Price vs Average
Rent by Bedroom Count
Price per Square Foot
Ocala, FL Rent Prices
All 6 properties ranked by lowest available rent.
DeSimone Real Estate Services
805 S Magnolia Ext, Ocala, FL 34471, USA
PURE Property Management of Florida
2215 E Fort King St Suite A1, Ocala, FL 34471, USA
Grand Reserve Apartment Homes
3001 SW 24th Ave, Ocala, FL 34471, USA
The Darley
4535 SW 54th St Rd, Ocala, FL 34474, USA
Retreat at 42nd
3491 SW 42nd St, Ocala, FL 34471, USA
Latigo 27
1601 SW 27th Ave, Ocala, FL 34471, USA
| # | Property | From | Avg | $/sqft | Rating | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DeSimone Real Estate Services 805 S Magnolia Ext, Ocala, FL 34471, USA | $995 | $1,120 | $1.24 | 3.8 (43) | 12 |
| 2 | PURE Property Management of Florida 2215 E Fort King St Suite A1, Ocala, FL 34471, USA | $1,025 | $1,783 | $1.20 | 4.6 (719) | 31 |
| 3 | Grand Reserve Apartment Homes 3001 SW 24th Ave, Ocala, FL 34471, USA | $1,291 | $1,641 | $1.42 | 4.4 (239) | 32 |
| 4 | The Darley 4535 SW 54th St Rd, Ocala, FL 34474, USA | $1,559 | $1,833 | $1.58 | 4.9 (56) | 41 |
| 5 | Retreat at 42nd 3491 SW 42nd St, Ocala, FL 34471, USA | $1,636 | $1,753 | -- | 4.2 (174) | 2 |
| 6 | Latigo 27 1601 SW 27th Ave, Ocala, FL 34471, USA | -- | -- | -- | 4.3 (370) | 0 |
Explore Each Property
DeSimone Real Estate Services
3.8 (43)805 S Magnolia Ext, Ocala, FL 34471, USA
PURE Property Management of Florida
4.6 (719)2215 E Fort King St Suite A1, Ocala, FL 34471, USA
Grand Reserve Apartment Homes
4.4 (239)3001 SW 24th Ave, Ocala, FL 34471, USA
The Darley
4.9 (56)4535 SW 54th St Rd, Ocala, FL 34474, USA
Retreat at 42nd
4.2 (174)3491 SW 42nd St, Ocala, FL 34471, USA
Latigo 27
4.3 (370)1601 SW 27th Ave, Ocala, FL 34471, USA
Ocala, FL Average Rent Prices 2026
The average rent in Ocala, FL is $1,694 per month, based on 118 units across 6 apartment communities. Prices range from $995 at DeSimone Real Estate Services to $1,636 at Retreat at 42nd.
Average Rent by Bedroom Type
| Type | Avg Rent | Starting From | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bed | $1,448/mo | $995/mo | 18 |
| 2 Bed | $1,566/mo | $1,025/mo | 59 |
| 3 Bed | $1,896/mo | $1,345/mo | 37 |
| 4 Bed | $2,818/mo | $2,075/mo | 4 |
Every price comes directly from each property's leasing system, updated that morning. Request a neighborhood we don't cover and we add it within 24 hours.
Market Context
Who rents in Ocala, FL, and what they pay
Tracked one-bedroom rent in Ocala, FL averages $1,448/mo, with two-bedroom units averaging $1,566/mo. At the local median household income of $53,520, that works out to 38% of gross income, above the 30 percent affordability ceiling, a stretched-budget market.
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2023 release pegged median gross rent in Ocala, FL at $1,230/mo. The current tracked market average runs 38% higher than that benchmark, reflecting both two to three years of rent growth and the fact that the Census figure covers all renter-occupied housing in Ocala, FL while the tracked market average covers units currently listed in larger apartment communities.
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
$68,000/year
30 percent rule -- using our average rent of $1,694/mo.
Comfortable income
$81,000/year
25 percent rule -- leaves more room for savings, transport, and groceries.
To afford the cheapest tracked apartment ($995/mo), you need to earn at least $40,000/year.
Median household income in Ocala, FL is $53,520 , about 34% below the comfortable-living threshold.
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) | $1,694 |
| Utilities | $371 |
| Groceries | $520 |
| Transportation | $884 |
| Healthcare | $431 |
| Other goods and services | $690 |
| Estimated total | $4,589/mo |
Population
64,903
Median household income
$53,520
Census median rent
$1,230/mo
Rent as % of income
35.7%
Median age
37.9
Mean commute
19 min
Methodology
Rent data
Sourced directly from each tracked apartment community and refreshed every 24 hours. Every listed unit price on this page is real and listed today.
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
Applies the standard 25 to 30 percent rent-to-income rule on top of the listed rent. This is the same affordability guideline used by most landlords and credit-scoring models.
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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Nearby cities in Florida
How Ocala, FL rent compares to other markets in the state.
| City | Avg Rent | vs Ocala, FL | Properties |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami, FL | $3,097 | +83% | 30 |
| Tampa, FL | $2,835 | +67% | 26 |
| Orlando, FL | $2,087 | +23% | 22 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $1,687 | 0% | 21 |
| Pembroke Pines, FL | $2,674 | +58% | 18 |
| Port ST Lucie, FL | $2,221 | +31% | 17 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Ocala, FL?
The average rent in Ocala, FL is $1,694 per month, based on 118 units across 6 apartment buildings tracked by Average Rent. Prices are updated every morning through our proprietary data sourcing.
What is the cheapest apartment rent in Ocala, FL?
The lowest available rent in Ocala, FL starts at $995 per month. Availability changes daily as leasing data is refreshed each morning.
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Ocala, FL?
1-bedroom apartments in Ocala, FL average $1,448/mo. The lowest listed 1-bedroom starts at $995/mo across 18 units tracked.
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Ocala, FL?
2-bedroom apartments in Ocala, FL average $1,566/mo. Units start from $1,025/mo across 59 units currently listed.
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