Studio Apartment Rent in Ocala, FL
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Ocala, Florida as of July 2026. That's +34% lower than the citywide median of $1,582 and +19% below the national studio median of $1,295.
Income needed for a studio in Ocala
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Ocala
Compare Ocala's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Florida
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pinewood | $360 |
| 2 | Palatka | $780 |
| 3 | Lake City | $840 |
| 4 | Belleview | $860 |
| 5 | Hernando | $860 |
| 6 | Crystal River | $865 |
| 7 | Treasure Island | $872 |
| 8 | Sebring | $875 |
| 9 | Auburndale | $910 |
| 10 | Bartow | $910 |
| 11 | Ocklawaha | $910 |
| 12 | Lake Alfred | $920 |
| 13 | Lake Placid | $930 |
| 14 | Cape Canaveral | $940 |
| 15 | Freeport | $940 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Florida
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Key Biscayne | $2,560 |
| 2 | Weston | $2,547 |
| 3 | Doral | $2,450 |
| 4 | Aventura | $2,390 |
| 5 | Loxahatchee | $2,380 |
| 6 | Parkland | $2,365 |
| 7 | Windermere | $2,360 |
| 8 | Lithia | $2,350 |
| 9 | Coral Gables | $2,235 |
| 10 | West Miami | $2,220 |
| 11 | Pembroke Pines | $2,220 |
| 12 | Miami Beach | $2,203 |
| 13 | Royal Palm Beach | $2,178 |
| 14 | The Hammocks | $2,170 |
| 15 | Apollo Beach | $2,170 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 5 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Ocala.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Ocala |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belleview, FL | 11.1 mi | $860 | $-185 (-18%) |
| Oxford, FL | 15.1 mi | $1,210 | +$165 (+16%) |
| Ocklawaha, FL | 18.9 mi | $910 | $-135 (-13%) |
| The Villages, FL | 20.3 mi | $1,590 | +$545 (+52%) |
| Hernando, FL | 21.7 mi | $860 | $-185 (-18%) |
| Dunnellon, FL | 21.7 mi | $1,063 | +$18 (+2%) |
| Wildwood, FL | 23.4 mi | $1,040 | $-5 (0%) |
| Lady Lake, FL | 23.7 mi | $1,410 | +$365 (+35%) |
| Inverness, FL | 24.7 mi | $965 | $-80 (-8%) |
| Fruitland Park, FL | 27 mi | $1,410 | +$365 (+35%) |
| Leesburg, FL | 31.1 mi | $1,430 | +$385 (+37%) |
| Gainesville, FL | 38.4 mi | $1,217 | +$172 (+16%) |
Studio rent in Ocala — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Ocala?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Ocala, Florida is $1,045 per month. This is +34% below the citywide median of $1,582.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Ocala?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $41,800 ($3,483/month gross), which works out to roughly $20.10/hour at a full-time job.
Is Ocala expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Ocala's studio median of $1,045 is +19% below the national studio median of $1,295. It ranks in the 31th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Ocala rank for studio rent in Florida?
Among the 261 cities in Florida with studio data, Ocala ranks #27 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Ocala?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Belleview ($860), Ocklawaha ($910), Hernando ($860).