Ocean City, FL

64 Apartments for Rent with Parking

Ocean City, located in the skinny bit of Florida, butts up against the ocean through the Chocktawhatchee Bay. Unfortunately, this little known gem often gets confused with Maryland's Ocean City. This piece of coastal suburbia, overshadowed by big brother, Ft. Walton Beach, is distinctly different than the surrounding area with its location defined by the bay and adjoining bayous. It seems almost like a mini peninsula. Florida's Ocean City hosts a population of 5,594 according to the 2000 U.S. Census. A member of Okaloosa County, Ocean City is a census-designated place, which means that it does not have its own municipal government but the residents and nearby neighbors recognize the place by the name of Ocean City. The pseudo-city is intersected by Florida's highway 85 and 188. See more

Parking can be at a premium in some cities where spaces are challenging to find. Some Ocean City apartments offer parking options, either outside in a common area or within a private garage.

Ask about the stipulations around the parking. Those may include how many guests are allowed and where tenants park.

Some apartments may only allow parking in front of your own unit. Guest parking may be in a common area for up to one person.

If parking is scarce, look around the area before you sign a lease. Ample street parking in a neighborhood championed for its safety is probably fine. However, it’s probably not worth signing a lease if it means battling for daily parking for you and your guests.

Research whether you need a city permit to park in the neighborhood. Look into the associated costs and what to do about visitors who need parking.

Some tenants prefer garage parking near their units. However, an open-air lot may prove cheaper.

Keep in mind that the cost of wear and tear from parking outside can add up. It may be less expensive, in the long run, to look for an apartment with garage parking.