Bedroom count
Property type
Last updated on June 8, 2026
Average rent in
Muncie, IN
Average rent in
Last updated on June 8, 2026
Bedroom count
Property type
Key takeaways for renters
The bottom line
Muncie, IN rent slipped 2.6% year over year, with a current median of $950/month. Renters today are paying $44 less per month on average than last year, and month-to-month rent is essentially flat.
Vs. national rents
Muncie is 51.3% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, with a median rent of $950/month. This positions Muncie as an accessible market for renters seeking value.
Rent ranges by bedroom
Studios in Muncie rent for about $650/month, 1-bedrooms around $750/month, and 2-bedrooms near $925/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,200/month and 4+ bedrooms at $1,600/month. These bedroom tiers reflect the range of rents across the city.
Neighborhood spotlight
The 1-bedroom segment in Muncie climbed 7.9% year over year, diverging from the citywide decline. This contrasts with the overall market trend and shows variation within bedroom types.
Median rent
Median rent in Muncie
$950/mo
3%vs previous year
The average rent in Muncie is $950 per month as of June 2026. This is 51% below the national average rent, or $1,000 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Muncie
327
for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026
Rent price distribution
Share of Muncie rentals at each price point
Rent trends in Muncie, IN
Average rent prices in Muncie have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 $869, whereas a house costs $1,200. 1-bedroom apartments in Muncie run $750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $900.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $650 | No Change |  14% | |
1 bedroom | $750 | 1% | 11% | |
2 bedroom | $925 | 1% | 3% | |
3 bedroom | $1,200 | No Change | 6% | |
4 bedroom | $1,600 | No Change | 7% |
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 | $869 | No Change | No Change | |
Condos | $800 | 10% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,200 | 2% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$650
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
14%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$750
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
11%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$925
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
3%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,200
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
6%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,600
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
7%
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
$869
Last 30 days
No Change
Condos
Average rent
$800
Last 30 days
10%
Houses
Average rent
$1,200
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 equal to the median rent in Anderson, IN.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$950
3%$995
5%$935
46%$1,995
5%$1,850
7%$915
$1,399
2%$950
3%$900
18%$720
7%$1,845
12%$795
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 | 8% lower |
| Groceries | 4% lower |
| Health | 332% higher |
| Housing | 38% lower |
| Transportation | 5% higher |
| Utilities | 9% higher |
Discover rentals in Muncie, IN
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Muncie
1707 1/2 E Memorial Dr #1-2, Muncie, IN 47302
2 beds
1.5 baths
$650
Apartment for rent
Available May 26
5d+ ago
1024 W Bethel Ave, Muncie, IN 47303
2 beds
1 bath
$655
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Muncie
151 E Streeter Ave, Muncie, IN 47303
2 beds
1 bath
$692
House for rent
Available May 28
5d+ ago
House for rent in Muncie
2 beds
1 bath
$700
House for rent
2d ago
House for rent in Muncie
9200 W Lone Beech Dr, Muncie, IN 47304
3 beds
1.5 baths
$2,000
House for rent
Available Jun 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Muncie
3 beds
1 bath
$1,725
House for rent
2d ago
1701 N Rosewood Ave, Muncie, IN 47304
2 beds
1 bath
$1,405
Apartment for rent
4d ago
328 S Talley Ave, Muncie, IN 47303
2 beds
1 bath
$1,400
Apartment for rent
1h ago
1109 E Kirby Ave, Muncie, IN 47302
2–3 beds
1 bath
$835–$975
Apartment for rent
7h ago
106 N Mckinley Ave, Muncie, IN 47303
1–2 beds
1 bath
$841–$1,049
Apartment for rent
10h ago
920 N Linden St, Muncie, IN 47303
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$710–$925
Apartment for rent
1d ago
2106 W Main St, Muncie, IN 47303
3 beds
1 bath
$1,209
Apartment for rent
2d ago
Verified
2901 N Elgin St, Muncie, IN 47303
2–3 beds
2 baths
$999–$1,199
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Verified
305 N Pershing Dr, Muncie, IN 47305
3 beds
1 bath
$1,000
Apartment for rent
Available Mar 10
5d+ ago
Verified
6263 W Kilgore Ave #101, Muncie, IN 47304
1 bed
1 bath
$950
Apartment for rent
Available Apr 1
2d ago
1501 W University Ave, Muncie, IN 47303
2–3 beds
1 bath
$900–$1,125
Apartment for rent
1h ago
1109 E Kirby Ave, Muncie, IN 47302
2–3 beds
1 bath
$835–$975
Apartment for rent
3d ago
216 N Mckinley Ave, Muncie, IN 47303
2 beds
1 bath
$825
Apartment for rent
3d ago
2000 N Oakwood Ave, Muncie, IN 47304
2 beds
1 bath
$750–$888
Apartment for rent
3d ago
111 E Streeter Ave, Muncie, IN 47303
2–3 beds
1 bath
$799–$993
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 $950 per month as of June 6, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Muncie?
Average rent prices in Muncie have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 3% 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 $1,000 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?
Muncie's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $690 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $920 monthly. These figures reflect the affordable housing options available in this east-central Indiana college town, home to Ball State University.
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).