West Shire Village
8710 SW 71st Ave Rd,
Ocala, FL 34476
$1,700 - $2,125 | 1-3 Beds
Ocala
Ocala, FL
Area Guide
The Horse Capital of the World touts rich history and natural beauty
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Located roughly midway between Gainesville and Orlando, Ocala is a quiet city brimming with historic character and natural beauty. Nicknamed the “Horse Capital of the World,” Ocala is renowned for its successful horse industry, which includes breeding, training, and more while providing thousands of jobs for many residents.
Ocala’s historic charm is pervasive but especially evident in its downtown district, which touts rows of specialty shops, restaurants, offices, and bars in architecturally significant buildings. The city offers a wide variety of apartments, condos, townhomes, and houses available for rent in quiet residential communities teeming with oak trees draped in Spanish moss.
Ocala provides plenty of suburban amenities at Paddock Mall, in addition to ample opportunities for outdoor recreation at Ocala Tuscawilla Park, Jervey Gantt Park, and the sprawling Ocala National Forest. Direct access to I-75 connects Ocala to Gainesville, Tampa, and beyond.
Rent Trends
As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in Ocala, FL is $886 for a studio, $1,243 for one bedroom, $1,532 for two bedrooms, and $1,894 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Ocala has increased by 1.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,243/month
731 Sq Ft
House
$1,964/month
1,513 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,461/month
1,137 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,656/month
1,362 Sq Ft
Transportation
33
Car-Dependent
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.
13
Minimal Transit
out of 100 TransitScore® Rating
You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.
43
Somewhat Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
Schools
Dr N High Jones Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
807 Students
9
Madison Street Academy Of Visual And Performing Arts
Public
Grades PK-5
455 Students
9
Eighth Street Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
405 Students
8
Ward-Highlands Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
959 Students
7
Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
867 Students
7
Public
Grades 6-8
999 Students
5
Public
Grades 6-8
1,365 Students
4
Horizon Academy At Marion Oaks
Public
Grades 5-8
1,067 Students
4
Public
Grades 6-8
980 Students
4
Public
Grades 6-8
1,092 Students
3
Public
Grades 9-12
2,325 Students
5
Public
Grades 9-12
2,906 Students
4
Public
Grades 9-12
1,661 Students
3
Public
Grades 9-12
1,483 Students
3
Public
Grades PK & 8-12
162 Students
1
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Silver Springs State Park
- Cross Florida Greenway - 49th Ave. to Land Bridge
- Indian Lake State Forest
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