What is the average apartment size in Ocala?

The average size for a Ocala, FL apartment is 1,085 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Ocala?

As of Aug / 2026, the average rent in Ocala is $1,573 per month, a 1.11% increase from last years average of $1,556.

What is the average apartment size in Ocala?

The typical apartment in Ocala offers about 1,085 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Ocala, FL Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Ocala?

The typical rent budget in Ocala ranges from $1,501 to $2,000 per month, with 59% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Ocala?

In Ocala, 48% of households rent while 52% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: September 30, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Ocala is $1,573, a 1.11% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,556.

One-bedroom apartments provide 759 square feet for $1,356, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-bedroom units at $1,609 offer 1,146 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,421 sq ft) for $1,907, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Ocala, FL

Last updated: September 30, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,573	1,085 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$1,356	759 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,609	1,146 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,907	1,421 sq. ft.

Ocala, FL rent trends

Rental prices in Ocala, FL have increased by 1.11% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,556 to $1,573.

What's the typical rent budget in Ocala, FL?

The largest share of rentals in Ocala, FL (59%) fall between $1,501-$2,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Ocala, FL?

12,995 or 48% of the households in Ocala, FL are renter-occupied while 14,157 or 52% are owner-occupied.

How Ocala Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Ocala	$1,573
Jacksonville	$1,522
Miami	$2,761
Tampa	$2,025
Orlando	$1,838
Cape Coral	$1,703
Kissimmee	$1,866
Lakeland	$1,547
St. Petersburg	$2,057
West Palm Beach	$2,490
Fort Myers	$1,746
Gainesville	$1,860
Leesburg, FL	$1,461
Mount Dora, FL	$1,538
Lady Lake, FL	$1,542
Tavares, FL	$1,863

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Ocala apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.