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Last updated on July 26, 2026
Average rent in
Muncie, IN
Average rent in
Last updated on July 26, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Muncie rent stands today
Muncie, IN rent rose modestly year over year, with a current median of $955/month. This is $38 more per month than last year, while month-to-month rent edged up 2.1%.
Compared to national trends
Muncie is 50.5% more affordable than the $1,930/month national median, making it an accessible market for renters seeking value. The city offers 284 total rentals across apartments, houses, and condos.
Price ranges
Studios rent for $699/month, 1-bedrooms for $724/month, 2-bedrooms for $925/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,200/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $1,600/month in Muncie. Apartments make up 58.1% of rentals, with 2-bedrooms the most common size at 38.6% of total rentals.
Median rent
Median rent in Muncie
$955/mo
1%vs previous year
The average rent in Muncie is $955 per month as of July 2026. This is 51% below the national average rent, or $975 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Muncie
284
for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Muncie rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Muncie, IN
Average rent prices in Muncie have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.
Rent trends
Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.
Compare rent prices in
Muncie, IN
Rent prices in Muncie vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Muncie is $865, whereas a house costs $1,250. 1-bedroom apartments in Muncie run $722 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $900.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $699 | 62% | 73% | |
1 bedroom | $723 |  2% | 5% | |
2 bedroom | $925 | No Change | 1% | |
3 bedroom | $1,200 | 1% | 5% | |
4 bedroom | $1,600 | 2% | 1% |
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Muncie, IN.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apartments | $865 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $830 | 20% | 36% | |
Houses | $1,250 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$699
Last 30 days
62%
Last year
73%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$723
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
5%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$925
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
1%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
5%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
2%
Last year
1%
At this time, we don't have enough active inventory for all rentals to generate data. Please check back soon to see neighborhood rent prices in Muncie, IN.
Apartments
Average rent
$865
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$830
Last 30 days
20%
Last year
36%
Houses
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
2%
The table above reflects average rent prices in Muncie, IN, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.
How does rent in Muncie, IN compare to other cities?
Compare median rent prices in Muncie and Anderson by all bedroom counts and property types.
Muncie
51%lower than the national median
51%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Muncie, IN is 1% higher than the median rent in Anderson, IN.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$950
2%$900
$1,100
$2,000
4%$1,712
2%$995
82%$1,375
1%$929
8%$1,209
3%$697
13%$1,820
5%$730
22%Cost of living in Muncie, IN
Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.
Expenses accrued by most renters | Average cost compared to national average |
|---|---|
| Goods & Services | 12% lower |
| Groceries | 6% lower |
| Health | 24% higher |
| Housing | 17% lower |
| Transportation | 1% lower |
| Utilities | 2% lower |
Discover rentals in Muncie, IN
1d ago
418 W 7th St, Muncie, IN 47302
3 beds
1 bath
$405
House for rent
Available Jul 26
5d+ ago
1024 W Bethel Ave, Muncie, IN 47303
2 beds
2 baths
$655
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Muncie
2 beds
1 bath
$675
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
800 1/2 N Mulberry St, Muncie, IN 47305
2 beds
1 bath
$685
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Muncie
2105 W Godman Ave, Muncie, IN 47303
Studio
0 baths
$3,000
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Muncie
1803 W Purdue Ave, Muncie, IN 47304
Studio
0 baths
$2,500
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Muncie
2902 W White River Blvd, Muncie, IN 47304
Studio
0 baths
$2,375
House for rent
5d+ ago
House for rent in Muncie
4801 N Wheeling Ave, Muncie, IN 47304
Studio
0 baths
$1,800
House for rent
11h ago
2106 W Main St, Muncie, IN 47303
3 beds
1 bath
$1,209
Apartment for rent
18h ago
1010 W Bethel Ave, Muncie, IN 47303
1 bed
1 bath
$750–$825
Apartment for rent
1d ago
808 W Riverside Ave, Muncie, IN 47303
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$733–$1,099
Apartment for rent
2d ago
216 N Mckinley Ave, Muncie, IN 47303
1–2 beds
1 bath
$695–$825
Apartment for rent
1d ago
Verified
2901 N Elgin St, Muncie, IN 47303
2–3 beds
2 baths
$999–$1,339
Apartment for rent
1d ago
808 W Riverside Ave, Muncie, IN 47303
1–3 beds
1–2 baths
$733–$1,099
Apartment for rent
2d ago
715 S Cole Ave, Muncie, IN 47303
1 bed
1 bath
$720
Apartment for rent
4d ago
402 N Calvert St, Muncie, IN 47303
1–2 beds
1 bath
$778–$799
Apartment for rent
1d ago
808 W Riverside Ave, Muncie, IN 47303
2 beds
1 bath
$833
Apartment for rent
2d ago
216 N Mckinley Ave, Muncie, IN 47303
2 beds
1 bath
$825
Apartment for rent
2d ago
815 W University Ave, Muncie, IN 47303
2 beds
1 bath
$800
Apartment for rent
2d ago
626 W Main St, Muncie, IN 47305
3 beds
1 bath
$900
Apartment for rent
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Frequently asked questions for Muncie, IN
Quick answers to common questions about the Muncie rental market.
How much is rent in Muncie?
The average rent in Muncie is $955 per month as of July 25, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Muncie?
Average rent prices in Muncie have increased by 2% over the last month and have increased by 1% since last year.
How does Muncie rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Muncie is 51% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $975 less per month.
What salary do I need to afford rent in Muncie?
To comfortably afford rent in Muncie, you'd need to earn approximately $38,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Muncie?
Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Muncie average around $720/month and two-bedrooms approximately $930/month.
Methodology
Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.
Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).