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Ocklawaha

Pop. 1,586·256th most expensive in Florida·Rental market data updated monthly for Ocklawaha, FL
Median rent (all units)
$1,691/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+15.0%
vs US Median
-$274
Rising (Monthly)
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Ocklawaha · $1,691
More affordable than 62% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
54% of income
EXPENSIVE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,691/mo, rent takes about 54% of the local median household income, well above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$68,000/yr
Local median income
$37,894/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Ocklawaha's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$910
1 BR
$980
2 BR
$1,190
3 BR
$1,520
4 BR+
$1,640
Research median
$1,190/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$20,292/yr
At $1,691/mo median
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Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +15.0% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Ocklawaha, FL is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 12.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
1,586
Median income
$37,894
Median age
47
Renters
25.2%
Age distribution
19.1%
18.8%
24.6%
29.5%
Under 1819.1%
18–3418.8%
35–5424.6%
55–648%
65+29.5%
Gender
42.7%
57.3%
Male42.7%
Female57.3%
Race & ethnicity
80.8%
20.2%
White80.8%
Hispanic20.2%
Education (25+)
25.7%
25.1%
36.4%
12.8%
No HS diploma25.7%
HS diploma25.1%
Some college36.4%
Bachelor's+12.8%
Housing tenure
74.8%
25.2%
Owner74.8%
Renter25.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Ocklawaha, FL has changed in 5 years

Income
$27,804 → $37,894
up 36.3%
Population
1,874 → 1,586
down 15.4%
Renter share
31.9% → 25.2%
-6.7 pts
Bachelor's+
6.4% → 12.8%
+6.4 pts
Median age
50 → 47
-3.0 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in Ocklawaha, FL now reports about $37,894, up from $27,804 in 2021. The population has contracted by 15.4% since 2021, moving from about 1,874 residents to roughly 1,586. Renters now make up 25.2% of households, compared with 31.9% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 12.8% of adults here, versus 6.4% in 2021.

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Ocklawaha rent by bedroom count

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Ocklawaha is $1,691/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $910/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,190/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $980/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,520/mo.

At 54% of local median household income ($37,894/yr), Ocklawaha ranks as expensive compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Ocklawaha an affordable city for renters?

Ocklawaha is considered expensive for renters. At $1,691/mo, rent takes approximately 54% of the local median household income ($37,894/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Ocklawaha significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

How much income do you need to rent in Ocklawaha?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $68,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,691/mo in Ocklawaha. The local median household income is $37,894/yr, meaning the typical Ocklawaha household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Ocklawaha?

Rent in Ocklawaha has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 2026.

How does Ocklawaha rent compare to other cities in Florida?

Ocklawaha is one of the more affordable cities in Florida for rent, ranking #256 out of 288 tracked cities at $1,691/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Ocklawaha?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Ocklawaha ($1,691/mo): Fruitland Park ($1,426/mo), Lady Lake ($1,520/mo), Belleview ($1,622/mo).

What percentage of Ocklawaha residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 25.2% of Ocklawaha households are renters, while 74.8% are owner-occupied. Ocklawaha leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Ocklawaha rent compare to the national average?

Ocklawaha's median rent of $1,691/mo is $274 (14%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Florida, it ranks #256 out of 288 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
54%
EXPENSIVE

At $1,691/mo, rent takes ~54% of Ocklawaha's median household income ($37,894/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Ocklawaha 54%Benchmark 30%
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