College of Central Florida

Ocala, FL

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College of Central Florida - Ocala, FL

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A tradition of excellence in the heart of the Sunshine State

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Established as a community college in 1957, the College of Central Florida began offering bachelor degree programs in 2010. Serving a student body of nearly 20,000, CF’s four-year programs include Business & Organizational Management, Nursing, and Early Childhood Education.

The campus sits just off I-75 with two major shopping centers and a multiplex movie theater practically next door. The surrounding neighborhoods offer numerous apartments, houses, and condos just a short walk away. A few blocks northeast of campus, Ocala’s city center offers a popular assortment of restaurants and bars, with the historic Marion Theatre screening first-run movies at the corner of Fort King and Magnolia.

Some of the region’s most beautiful natural attractions are close at hand, with Silver Springs State Park and Ocala National Forest just minutes away. Daytona Beach is just a short hop to the east, and the theme parks in Orlando can be reached in just over an hour.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Ocala, FL is $909 for a studio, $1,249 for one bedroom, $1,560 for two bedrooms, and $1,911 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Ocala has increased by 1.9% in the past year.

  • Studio

  • 431 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $909/month

    Average Rent

  • 1 BR

  • 731 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,249/month

    Average Rent

  • 2 BR

  • 1,121 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,560/month

    Average Rent

  • 3 BR

  • 1,377 sq ft

    Average Sq Ft

  • $1,911/month

    Average Rent

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
out of 10
9
out of 10

Eighth Street Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

405 Students

8
out of 10

Ward-Highlands Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

959 Students

7
out of 10

Hammett Bowen Jr. Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

867 Students

7
out of 10

Osceola Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

999 Students

5
out of 10

Liberty Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,365 Students

4
out of 10

Horizon Academy At Marion Oaks

Public

Grades 5-8

1,067 Students

4
out of 10

Howard Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

980 Students

4
out of 10

Fort King Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,092 Students

3
out of 10

Forest High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,325 Students

5
out of 10

West Port High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,906 Students

4
out of 10

Vanguard High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,661 Students

3
out of 10

Lake Weir High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,483 Students

3
out of 10

Marion Technical Institute

Public

Grades PK & 8-12

162 Students

1
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Silver Springs State Park
  • Cross Florida Greenway - 49th Ave. to Land Bridge

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.