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Highlights

  • Pet Friendly
  • On-site laundry facility
  • Central air conditioning and heat
  • Durable vinyl flooring throughout

Location

Sw Fort King St, Ocala, FL 34471, USA
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Management

DeSimone Real Estate Services

Leasing office

(352) 619-0657 ext. 2

Property Overview

Riviera Apartments earns a strong overall impression with an 8.6/10 rating, reflecting excellent value, standout amenities, and a convenient location backed by clear, trustworthy details. Notable features include on-site laundry, central air conditioning and heat, and durable vinyl flooring throughout, while its pet-friendly setup and nearby pet services add to its appeal.

This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Zumper Expert Ratings,” “Things you’ll love,” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.

Zumper Expert Rating

8.6
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, Riviera Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Riviera Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.

Things you’ll love

  • High school nearby
  • Middle school nearby
  • Less expensive

Great for

  • Pet owners

Floor plans

1 bedroon/1 bath special1 bed1 bath646 sqft$1,029 /mo1 unit availableAVAILABLE NOW – VIEW DAILY FROM 10:00 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M. Enjoy historic Downtown Ocala living in this bright, upstairs end-unit apartment at Riviera Apartments. This one-bedroom, one-bath apartment features: Private screened balcony Granite countertops Central air conditioning and heat Durable vinyl flooring throughout Range, refrigerator, and dishwasher On-site laundry facility Water included in the monthly rent Non-smoking interior Riviera Apartments is located in Ocala’s Historic District, just one block from Silver Springs Boulevard and close to Downtown Ocala’s restaurants, shopping, cafés, and entertainment. The property also offers convenient access to area hospitals, employment centers, and I-75. Monthly rent: $1,029 Security deposit: $1,029 Application fee: $65 Small pets may be considered according to the property’s pet policy. Applicable pet fee: $300 nonrefundable pet fee plus $25 monthly pet rent. View the apartment, then apply online. For questions, call or text 352-209-7721 and mention 114-4. DeSimone Real Estate Services 352-622-3222 Advertised rent, deposit, availability, and qualification requirements are subject to change.

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Amenities for Riviera Apartments

Apartment Amenities

Water

Appliances

DishwasherRange, Refrigerator & Dishwasher

Building

Cats OKDogs OK
Laundry Facility OnsiteOnsite Laundry
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Policies and fees

Applicants

Applicants

One-time.

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REQUIRED FEES

Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed
Limit1

Cat Policy

Allowed
Limit1

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Building details

Property details

Units18

About Riviera Apartments

HomeApartments in Ocala Riviera Apartments

AVAILABLE NOW – VIEW DAILY FROM 10:00 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M. Enjoy historic Downtown Ocala living in this bright, upstairs end-unit apartment at Riviera Apartments. This one-bedroom, one-bath apartment features: Private screened balcony Granite countertops Central air conditioning and heat Durable vinyl flooring throughout Range, refrigerator, and dishwasher On-site laundry facility Water included in the monthly rent Non-smoking interior Riviera Apartments is located in Ocala’s Historic District, just one block from Silver Springs Boulevard and close to Downtown Ocala’s restaurants, shopping, cafés, and entertainment. The property also offers convenient access to area hospitals, employment centers, and I-75. Monthly rent: $1,029 Security deposit: $1,029 Application fee: $65 Small pets may be considered according to the property’s pet policy. Applicable pet fee: $300 nonrefundable pet fee plus $25 monthly pet rent. View the apartment, then apply online. For questions, call or text 352-209-7721 and mention 114-4. DeSimone Real Estate Services 352-622-3222 Advertised rent, deposit, availability, and qualification requirements are subject to change.


Zumper Expert Rating

Our expert rating is based on a weighted average score of property attributes that renters care about most: price, amenities, location, quality, and trust.
8.6
/10
Very Good
With a solid 8.6 out of 10 overall, Riviera Apartments is a great option for renters. While some aspects, like Quality, might not be as distinguished as other properties nearby, Riviera Apartments has a number of attractive features—namely its Price— so you can be assured your rent will come with a high standard of living.
How we rated Riviera Apartments
Price·10A score that weighs the cost and location of the property, which we calculate by comparing rent prices of recent units to the median price of nearby rentals, adjusting for overall quality and features.
Riviera Apartments offers an excellent balance between price and value. It's priced competitively for its amenities, location, and other key features. Compared to the median price per bedroom in the area, this property is less than, or about the same as, nearby rentals, so residents can expect great value without too many compromises on their desired standard of living.
Amenities·9A score based on the amenities offered at this property compared to other rentals in the area. We consider the quantity, quality, and popularity of features both on site and within the units.
Riviera Apartments goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including pets allowed. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Riviera Apartments receives one of the highest amenities scores.
Location·9A score based on proximity and ease of access to shops, restaurants, schools, and public transportation while considering the desirability of the area.
Riviera Apartments is exceptional when it comes to location and conveniences. Communication with management or leasing staff is usually quick and easy and they often use advanced scheduling and communication tools to streamline the process. The location of this property offers easy access to popular points of interest in the area and options for getting around.
Quality·6A score based on what makes the property stand out, such as luxury features, unique offerings, age of the building, and our ability to verify the accuracy of these details.
While Riviera Apartments does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·8A score based on the accuracy, completeness, recency, and usefulness of the information provided by this property, so you can trust that what you see is what you get.
The level of transparency this property provides distinguishes it as a great rental. With a high attention to detail and desirable features, renters can be sure they will get an accurate picture of their potential new home.

Riviera Apartments is great for:

Pet owners

  • Pet deposit required
  • 3 pet hospitals in the area
  • 1 pet grooming service nearby
  • 1 pet supply store near the property

Property highlights

We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.

How Riviera Apartments compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

High school nearby
There is a high school 0.1 miles away
Middle school nearby
There is a middle school 0.3 miles away
Less expensive
The 1-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
Dishwasher
Dishwasher available in kitchen
Laundry available on site
Washers and dryers are available in-building

Considerations

Grow a garden indoors
A balcony, backyard, or shared outdoor space isn't available
Lacks images
Fewer than 5 photos available for this property

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Rent trends in Ocala

1-bedroom apartments at Riviera Apartments cost about 2% less than the average rent price for 1-bedroom apartments in Ocala.

Median rents as of Sep 19 2026.
Ocala
A table of studio rental data trends in Ocala
MonthMedian Rent
November 2024$950
December 2024$950
January 2025$1,099
February 2025$1,099
March 2025$1,181
April 2025$1,192
May 2025$1,249
June 2025$1,254
July 2025$1,037
August 2025$1,556
September 2025$1,124
October 2025$985
November 2025$1,080
December 2025$1,342
January 2026$1,323
February 2026$1,331
March 2026$1,349
April 2026$1,342
May 2026$1,356
June 2026$1,200
July 2026$1,174
August 2026$1,259
September 2026$1,157

Affordability calculator

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Bedrooms

1 bedroom

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$41,160/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $41,160 annually to afford this 1-bedroom monthly rent price of $1,029.
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Schools near Riviera Apartments

Early Learning Center Pk Ese Services

512 se 3rd st

ocala, FL, 34471

PKPublic

Eighth Street Elementary School

513 se 8th st

ocala, FL, 34471

PK, K-5Public
A-

Marion Technical Institute

1614 e fort king st

ocala, FL, 34471

PK, 8-12Public
C+

New Leaf Center

1601 ne 25th ave ste 602

ocala, FL, 34470

K-12Public
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Getting around Ocala near Sw Fort King St

Walking

8/10
No car? No problem. Everything you need is within a few blocks.

Driving

6/10
This area is accessible to thoroughfares and has ample parking options.

Cycling

5/10
More spots are within biking distance and some roads are cyclist-friendly.

Transit

3/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for Sw Fort King St, Ocala

Groceries

6/10
At least one supermarket within a 20-minute walk

Shopping

7/10
Several shops within a few minutes’ walk

Cafes

6/10
Some cafés within a few minutes’ walk

Restaurants

6/10
Variety of restaurants within a few minutes' walk

Primary schools

9/10
At least one elementary school within a 5-minute walk

High schools

9/10
At least one high school within a 5-minute walk

Nightlife

8/10
Wide variety of bars within a few minutes' walk

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