Bedroom count
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Last updated on November 9, 2026
Average rent in
Ocala, FL
Average rent in
Last updated on November 9, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Ocala, FL rent slipped 3.5% year over year, with a current median of $1,635/month. Renters today are paying $60 less per month on average than last year, while month-to-month rent is essentially flat.
Compared to national trends
Ocala sits 13.9% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a moderately priced market with 800 total rentals available across the city.
Price ranges
In Ocala, studios rent for about $849/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,025/month, and 2-bedrooms near $1,350/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,700/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,000/month. Houses, which make up 69.1% of rentals, run a median of $1,750/month, while apartments sit at $1,292/month.
Median rent
Median rent in Ocala
$1,635/mo
4%vs previous year
The average rent in Ocala is $1,635 per month as of November 2026. This is 14% below the national average rent, or $265 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Ocala
800
for rent on Zumper.com as of November 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 4% 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 $1,292, whereas a house costs $1,750. 1-bedroom apartments in Ocala run $1,099 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,250.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $849 | No Change | 8% | |
1 bedroom | $1,025 | No Change | 2% | |
2 bedroom | $1,350 | No Change | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $1,700 | No Change | No Change | |
4 bedroom | $2,000 | 2% | 5% |
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 | $1,292 | No Change | 1% | |
Condos | $1,300 | No Change | 4% | |
Houses | $1,750 | 1% | 3% | |
Rooms | $833 |  4% | 9% |
Studio
Average rent
$849
Last year
8%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,025
Last year
2%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,700
Last 30 days
No Change
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
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
$1,292
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
Condos
Average rent
$1,300
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
Houses
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
Rooms
Average rent
$833
Last 30 days
4%
Last year
9%
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
14%lower than the national median
27%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Ocala, FL is 17% higher than the median rent in Belleview, FL.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,395
5%$1,500
3%$1,755
2%$1,847
$1,825
7%$2,115
1%$1,628
2%$2,000
6%$1,100
15%$1,750
8%$2,850
9%$1,900
27%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
1920 Se 40th Street Rd, Ocala, FL 34480
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Ocala
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Apartment for rent
Available Oct 15
5d+ ago
House for rent in Ocala
2 beds
1 bath
$975
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
Available Oct 22
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Ocala
2 beds
1 bath
$985
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Condo for rent
Available Oct 20
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Ocala
2380 Nw 72nd Ct, Ocala, FL 34482
2 beds
1.5 baths
$30,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Ocala
340 Nw 113th Cir, Ocala, FL 34482
3 beds
2 baths
$10,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Ocala
3151 Nw 68th Ave, Ocala, FL 34482
2 beds
2 baths
$9,500
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Ocala
5475 Sw 87th Ter, Ocala, FL 34481
3 beds
3.5 baths
$9,000
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
4d ago
Verified
3491 Sw 42nd St, Ocala, FL 34471
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,465–$2,104
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 8
4d ago
Ne 8th Ter, Ocala, FL 34470
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,095–$1,250
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Sw 7th Pl, Ocala, FL 34471
2 beds
1 bath
$995
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Ocala
3 beds
2 baths
$1,595
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
8115 Nw 45th Ln #NA, Ocala, FL 34482
3 beds
2 baths
$1,950
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.House for rent
Available Oct 25
5d+ ago
Verified
3175 Sw 108th St, Ocala, FL 34476
3 beds
2 baths
$1,399
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
2 beds
2 baths
$1,200
Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.Condo for rent
Available Nov 22
5d+ ago
Verified
10791 Sw 30th Ave, Ocala, FL 34476
3 beds
2 baths
$1,399
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.House for rent
4d ago
Verified
3491 Sw 42nd St, Ocala, FL 34471
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,465–$2,104
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
Available Nov 8
4d ago
Nw 14th Loop, Ocala, FL 34482
1 bed
1 bath
$905
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
4d ago
Ne 8th Ter, Ocala, FL 34470
2 beds
2 baths
$1,095–$1,150
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Ocala
3 beds
2 baths
$1,595
Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.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 $1,635 per month as of November 7, 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 4% since last year.
How does Ocala rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Ocala is 14% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $265 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 $65,000/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).