Downtown Ocala

Ocala, FL

Downtown Ocala - Ocala, FL

Area Guide

Old-World Florida in the heart of horse country

Walkable • Bicycle-Friendly • Artistic • Family-Friendly • Outdoors • Parks • Community •

Historic Downtown Ocala provides an old-Florida atmosphere that makes it a rare gem. At the heart of Downtown Ocala, the Downtown Square provides a gathering place for residents, filled with moss-covered oak trees, benches, and a gazebo. Wrapped around the square, historic buildings contain a variety of shops and restaurants. As an artistic city, Downtown Ocala is part of the city's Mural Trail. The Water Tank Mural is a landmark, celebrating the local lakes, fish, and produce.

As part of Florida's "horse country," Downtown Ocala takes part in the Parade of Nations Horse Celebration and is the location of the "Jump Downtown" event, held in the Downtown Square. This artistic community offers a variety of art exhibits at the Marion Cultural Alliance. In April, residents and visitors can head to the Brick City Center for the Arts to participate in the Ride for the Arts Gran Fondo, a bicycling event that includes a 15-mile, 48-mile, or a 70-mile race.

Rent Trends

As of February 2025, the average apartment rent in Downtown Ocala is $1,222 for a studio, $1,473 for one bedroom, $1,872 for two bedrooms, and $2,297 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Downtown Ocala has decreased by -16.3% in the past year.