Bedroom count
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Last updated on September 25, 2026
Average rent in
Ocala, FL
Average rent in
Last updated on September 25, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Ocala, FL rent slipped 2.9% year over year, with a current median of $1,650/month. Renters today are paying $67 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.
Compared to national trends
Ocala is 13.2% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median. This positions the city as a more accessible market for renters seeking value in Florida.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Ocala rent for about $895/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,049/month, and 2-bedrooms near $1,350/month. Larger units include 3-bedrooms at $1,725/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,045/month. The bedroom tiers reflect a broad range of options for renters.
Median rent
Median rent in Ocala
$1,650/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Ocala is $1,650 per month as of September 2026. This is 13% below the national average rent, or $250 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Ocala
755
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Ocala rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Ocala, FL
Average rent prices in Ocala have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Ocala, FL
Rent prices in Ocala vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Ocala is $1,295, whereas a house costs $1,795. 1-bedroom apartments in Ocala run $1,114 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,275.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $895 | 31% | 33% | |
1 bedroom | $1,049 | 3% |  3% | |
2 bedroom | $1,350 | 4% | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $1,725 | No Change | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $2,045 | 1% | 7% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Ocala, FL.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $1,295 | 3% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,300 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,795 | 1% | No Change | |
Rooms | $767 | 3% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$895
Last 30 days
31%
Last year
33%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,049
Last 30 days
3%
Last year
3%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,725
Last 30 days
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,045
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Ocala, FL.
Apartments
Average rent
$1,295
Last 30 days
3%
Condos
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$1,795
Last 30 days
1%
Rooms
Average rent
$767
Last 30 days
3%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Ocala, FL, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Ocala, FL compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Ocala and Belleview by all bedroom counts and property types.
Ocala
13%lower than the national median
27%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Ocala, FL is 18% higher than the median rent in Belleview, FL.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,395
7%$1,500
1%$1,725
7%$2,000
1%$1,950
1%$1,975
9%$1,607
24%$1,785
18%$1,375
1%$1,899
1%$2,625
6%$2,150
295%Cost of living in Ocala, FL
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 7% lower |
| Groceries | 3% higher |
| Health | 4% higher |
| Housing | 31% lower |
| Transportation | 3% lower |
| Utilities | 2% lower |
Discover rentals in Ocala, FL
5d+ ago
House for rent in Ocala
4 beds
2 baths
$750
House for rent
Available Aug 30
3d ago
Apartment for rent in Ocala
5320 Se 28th Ln, Ocala, FL 34480
2 beds
0 baths
$1,050
$975
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 5
4d ago
5315 Se 28th Ln, Ocala, FL 34480
2 beds
2 baths
$975
Price drop
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Ocala
2 beds
1 bath
$995
House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Ocala
2380 Nw 72nd Ct, Ocala, FL 34482
2 beds
1.5 baths
$30,000
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Ocala
2 Count Fleet Dr, Ocala, FL 34482
1 bed
1 bath
$10,500
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Ocala
5475 Sw 87th Ter, Ocala, FL 34481
3 beds
3.5 baths
$9,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Ocala
3 beds
2 baths
$9,000
House for rent
21h ago
Verified
900 Se 3rd Ave, Ocala, FL 34471
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,350–$2,125
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 15
8h ago
Verified
3491 Sw 42nd St, Ocala, FL 34471
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,450–$2,453
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 25
3d ago
Sw Fort King St, Ocala, FL 34471
1 bed
1 bath
$1,049
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Ocala
3 beds
2 baths
$1,995
House for rent
2d ago
Verified
1050 Ne 12th St #NA, Ocala, FL 34470
3 beds
2 baths
$1,650
House for rent
Available Sep 23
2d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,525
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
3093 Sw 108th Pl, Ocala, FL 34476
3 beds
2 baths
$1,529
House for rent
21h ago
Verified
900 Se 3rd Ave, Ocala, FL 34471
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,350–$2,125
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 15
21h ago
Verified
900 Se 3rd Ave, Ocala, FL 34471
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,350–$2,125
Apartment for rent
Available Jul 15
8h ago
Verified
3491 Sw 42nd St, Ocala, FL 34471
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,450–$2,453
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Sep 25
2d ago
Nw 40th Avenue Rd, Ocala, FL 34482
2 beds
1 bath
$1,050
Apartment for rent
3d ago
Sw Fort King St, Ocala, FL 34471
1 bed
1 bath
$1,049
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Ocala, FL
Quick answers to common questions about the Ocala rental market.
How much is rent in Ocala?
The average rent in Ocala is $1,650 per month as of September 19, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Ocala?
Average rent prices in Ocala have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 3% since last year.
How does Ocala rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Ocala is 13% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $250 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Ocala?
To comfortably afford rent in Ocala, you'd need to earn approximately $66,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Ocala?
Based on Zumper's data, January offers the lowest rents in Ocala, running about 3.3% below April prices, which see the highest rents of the year.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).