Compare Apartments in Silver Springs, FL
2 communities researched · Public resident-feedback themes, advertised rents and property details · Updated Sep 2026
Silver Springs is a small unincorporated community just east of Ocala in Marion County, best known for Silver Springs State Park and its namesake natural spring, with a modest but real rental-apartment stock concentrated along State Road 40.
As of mid-2026, rents in Silver Springs run well below the broader Ocala metro average, generally in the $950-$1,200 range for one- and two-bedroom units, reflecting the area's small-town, non-luxury rental stock.
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| Complex | Neighborhood | Beds | Advertised rents | Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Edge Apartments | 1-2 BR | $995-$1,199 | 1974 | |
| Sterling Pointe Apartments | 1-2 BR | $960-$1,175 | 1982 |
Rents are approximate, from public listings at the research date — confirm with the property.
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Florida renter essentials
Renters insurance is not optional here. Many Florida leases require it, and standard policies generally do not cover flood damage — that may require separate coverage, even in an apartment. Before signing, look up the building's flood zone on FEMA's flood map service and ask which evacuation zone it sits in.
Ask about the real monthly cost. A recurring theme in public resident feedback is fee stacking: valet trash, common-area electric, mandatory bulk internet, pest control, admin and tech fees. Get the full itemized monthly figure in writing before you apply.
Tour with the AC running and ask about hurricanes. Humidity control is the difference between a fine unit and a moldy one; ask how old the AC is. And ask directly how the building handled the last major storm — communities that performed well say so happily, and reviewers call out the ones that didn't.
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