Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on August 11, 2026
Average rent in
Ocala, FL
Average rent in
Last updated on August 11, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Ocala rent stands today
Ocala, FL rent slipped modestly year over year, with a current median of $1,700/month. Renters are paying $81 less per month on average than last year, reflecting a slight cooldown in the market.
Compared to national trends
Ocala's median rent is 11.7% more affordable than the $1,925/month national median, with 736 total rentals available. This positions Ocala as an accessible market for renters seeking value in Florida.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios and 1-bedrooms rent for about $1,099 to $1,100/month, 2-bedrooms at $1,395/month, 3-bedrooms at $1,750/month, and 4+ bedrooms at $2,000/month in Ocala, FL. These bedroom tiers show the range of rents available for different household sizes.
Median rent
Median rent in Ocala
$1,700/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Ocala is $1,700 per month as of August 2026. This is 12% below the national average rent, or $225 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Ocala
736
for rent on Zumper.com as of August 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 1% 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 $1,350, whereas a house costs $1,799. 1-bedroom apartments in Ocala run $1,199 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,345.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $1,099 | No Change |  12% | |
1 bedroom | $1,099 | 1% | 7% | |
2 bedroom | $1,395 | No Change | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $1,750 | 1% | 1% | |
4 bedroom | $2,000 | No Change | 10% |
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 | $1,350 | 2% | No Change | |
Condos | $1,350 | No Change | No Change | |
Houses | $1,799 | No Change | No Change | |
Rooms | $818 | 11% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$1,099
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
12%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$1,099
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$1,395
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,750
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
1%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$2,000
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
10%
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
$1,350
Last 30 days
2%
Condos
Average rent
$1,350
Last 30 days
No Change
Houses
Average rent
$1,799
Last 30 days
No Change
Rooms
Average rent
$818
Last 30 days
11%
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
12%lower than the national median
29%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Ocala, FL is 24% higher than the median rent in Belleview, FL.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$1,372
2%$1,500
$1,770
6%$1,850
5%$1,900
4%$1,825
6%$1,642
21%$2,000
12%$1,225
15%$1,825
4%$2,495
6%$1,987
24%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 | 8% lower |
| Groceries | 4% higher |
| Health | 8% higher |
| Housing | 31% lower |
| Transportation | 6% lower |
| Utilities | 3% lower |
Discover rentals in Ocala, FL
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Ocala
2461 Nw 44th Ave, Ocala, FL 34482
2 beds
1 bath
$995
$900
Price drop
Apartment for rent
4d ago
Nw 21st Pl, Ocala, FL 34475
2 beds
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Condo for rent in Ocala
2 beds
2 baths
$950
Condo for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Ocala
2 beds
1 bath
$989
House for rent
Available May 26
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
5d+ ago
House for rent in Ocala
1900 Nw 73rd Ter, Ocala, FL 34482
3 beds
2 baths
$7,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
900 Se 3rd Ave, Ocala, FL 34471
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,449–$2,325
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 26
3d ago
Verified
3491 Sw 42nd St, Ocala, FL 34471
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,480–$2,247
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 10
9h ago
2281 Ne 2nd St, Ocala, FL 34470
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,299–$1,599
Apartment for rent
3d ago
1030 E Fort King St, Ocala, FL 34471
1–2 beds
1 bath
$1,199–$1,499
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
3605 Se 24th St #3605, Ocala, FL 34471
2 beds
1 bath
$1,375
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 15
5d+ ago
Verified
7552 Sw 56th Pl #NA, Ocala, FL 34474
4 beds
3 baths
$2,500
House for rent
Available Aug 1
4d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,650
$1,550
Price drop
House for rent
4d ago
Verified
3 beds
2 baths
$1,625
House for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
900 Se 3rd Ave, Ocala, FL 34471
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,449–$2,325
Apartment for rent
Available Jun 26
3d ago
Verified
3491 Sw 42nd St, Ocala, FL 34471
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$1,480–$2,247
Price drop
Apartment for rent
Available Aug 10
4d ago
Ne 8th Ave, Ocala, FL 34470
2 beds
2 baths
$1,125
Apartment for rent
19h ago
Verified
2150 Nw 21st Ave, Ocala, FL 34475
1–2 beds
1–2 baths
$1,829–$2,269
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 $1,700 per month as of August 8, 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 1% since last year.
How does Ocala rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Ocala is 12% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $225 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 $68,000/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 July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Ocala average around $1,120/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,410/month.
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).