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Highlights

  • 24-hour fitness center
  • Sparkling swimming pool
  • Modern student living
  • Pet-friendly
  • Top community amenities
  • Spacious living

Location

250 S Ocala Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32304, USA
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Management

SHS Management, LLC

Leasing office

(850) 580-0000

Property Overview

Ocala Villas offers strong value with a 7.9 Zumper expert rating, high marks for amenities and location, and a competitive price point. It stands out for its 24-hour fitness center, sparkling swimming pool, spacious living, and pet-friendly, modern student living setup, while nearby dining, transit, public spaces, and pet services add everyday convenience.

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

7.9
Very Good
Ocala Villas is worth considering and a notable rental in the neighborhood. Residents prioritizing Amenities will find this property to be a solid option for their next home. It may not stand out for Quality, but it offers a satisfying, above-average quality of life.

Things you’ll love

  • Less expensive
  • High school nearby
  • Images Available

Great for

  • Pet owners
  • Social life

Floor plans

2 Bedrooms Near FSU2 bed2 bath$660 /mo1 unit available

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Amenities for Ocala Villas

Building

24 Hour Fitness CenterDogs OK
Fitness Center

Grounds

Dog ParkSwimming Pool

Services

24 Hour Emergency Maintenance
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Policies and fees

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Applicants

One-time.

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Security Deposit

One-time. Refundable.

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Dog Policy

Allowed

Cat Policy

Not allowed

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Building details

Property details

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About Ocala Villas

HomeApartments in Tallahassee Ocala Villas

Discover unbeatable space and comfort at Ocala Villas, where every apartment offers incredibly spacious 2-bedroom floor plans designed for modern student living. Enjoy top community amenities including a sparkling swimming pool, 24-hour fitness center, and 24-hour emergency maintenance access for peace of mind around the clock. Pet-friendly and perfectly located near everything you need, Ocala Villas is the ideal place to live, relax, and thrive in Tallahassee. Spacious. Comfortable. Convenient. Welcome home to Ocala Villas.


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.
7.9
/10
Very Good
Ocala Villas is worth considering and a notable rental in the neighborhood. Residents prioritizing Amenities will find this property to be a solid option for their next home. It may not stand out for Quality, but it offers a satisfying, above-average quality of life.
How we rated Ocala Villas
Price·8A 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.
Scoring a 8/10, Ocala Villas is a great option for renters looking for apartments in this neighborhood. The rent is significantly lower than the median rent for the area, therefore this property is competitively priced for its location and its features. Residents here will find a home that meets their needs with few trade-offs.
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.
Ocala Villas goes above and beyond to provide sought-after conveniences and desirable perks, including 24 hour emergency maintenance. Renters looking for popular or luxurious features will find them here—and for that reason, Ocala Villas 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.
Ocala Villas 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 Ocala Villas does not have many hallmark characteristics to highlight, it has some qualities and features that will resonate with a broad range of renters.
Trustworthiness·7A 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.
Ocala Villas provides some information about the features available in the community and its apartments, making it a reliable option for prospective renters. Renters should ask additional questions about amenities and non-negotiable items they are looking for.

Ocala Villas is great for:

Pet owners

  • 2 pet supply stores near the property
  • 1 pet hospital in the area

Social life

  • Areas nearby are accessible by walking
  • 126 restaurants within 1 mile of this property
  • The area has transit options
  • This community has public spaces on site, like fitness centers or pools

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 Ocala Villas compares to other nearby properties.

Positives

Less expensive
The 2-bedrooms are cheaper than other similar listings nearby
High school nearby
There is a high school 0.4 mile away
Images Available
There are at least 10 photos of this address

Considerations

Greater distance from middle schools
The nearest middle school is farther than 1 mile away
Greater distance from grade schools
The nearest elementary school is farther than 1 mile away

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Rent trends in Tallahassee

2-bedroom apartments at Ocala Villas cost about 47% less than the average rent price for 2-bedroom apartments in Tallahassee.

Median rents as of Sep 12 2026.
Tallahassee
A table of studio rental data trends in Tallahassee
MonthMedian Rent
September 2024$1,025
October 2024$1,025
November 2024$1,059
December 2024$948
January 2025$928
February 2025$947
March 2025$892
April 2025$846
May 2025$809
June 2025$870
July 2025$889
August 2025$933
September 2025$944
October 2025$971
November 2025$1,014
December 2025$980
January 2026$995
February 2026$959
March 2026$933
April 2026$942
May 2026$1,122
June 2026$986
July 2026$908
August 2026$895
September 2026$877

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Bedrooms

2 bedrooms

Rent-to-income ratio

30%

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Recommended income

$26,400/yr

With your selected rent-to-income ratio, you'd ideally want to make $26,400 annually to afford this 2-bedrooms monthly rent price of $660.
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Schools near Ocala Villas

Pre-K

500 appleyard dr

tallahassee, FL, 32304

PKPublic

John G. Riley Elementary School

1400 indiana st

tallahassee, FL, 32304

PK, K-5Public
C+

Gretchen Everhart School

2750 mission rd

tallahassee, FL, 32304

PK, K-12Public

Leon County Virtual School Franchise

860 blountstown st

tallahassee, FL, 32304

K-12Public
B+

Second Chance at Ghazvini Learning Center

2514 w tharpe st

tallahassee, FL, 32303

K-12Public
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Neighborhood

NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.

Getting around Tallahassee near 250 S Ocala Rd

Walking

6/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.

Driving

7/10
This area is close to freeways and has adequate parking options.

Transit

4/10
There are a few mass transit options within the area.

Points of interest for 250 S Ocala Rd, Tallahassee

Groceries

6/10
The nearest general grocery store is within a 15-minute walk, and there are also a few specialist food stores nearby.

Shopping

4/10
Some fashion stores are within walking distance.

Cafes

6/10
The closest café is within a 5-minute walk, and there are some other cafés within walking distance.

Restaurants

6/10
Several restaurants are within a short walk.

Primary schools

1/10
There are no elementary schools within a 30-minute walk.

High schools

7/10
The closest high school is within a 10-to-15-minute walk.

Parks

6/10
Few parks in the area.

Nightlife

4/10
The closest bar is within a 10-minute walk, and there are a few other bars within walking distance.

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