Bedroom count
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Last updated on September 9, 2026
Average rent in
Muncie, IN
Average rent in
Last updated on September 9, 2026
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Property type
Key takeaways for renters
Where Muncie rent stands today
Muncie, IN rent rose 11.0% year over year, with a current median of $999/month. Renters are paying $106 more per month on average than last year, with rents near the peak of $1,000/month reached in August 2026.
Compared to national trends
Muncie sits 47.4% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, making it an accessible market for renters seeking value. The city offers 323 total rentals, with a mix of apartments and houses.
Price ranges
Studios in Muncie rent for $710/month, 1-bedrooms for $750/month, and 2-bedrooms for $955/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,212/month and 4+ bedrooms at $1,625/month. Apartments rent for a median of $865/month, while houses rent for a median of $1,250/month.
Median rent
Median rent in Muncie
$999/mo
11%vs previous year
The average rent in Muncie is $999 per month as of September 2026. This is 47% below the national average rent, or $901 less per month.
average price per square foot
Total rentals
Available rentals in Muncie
323
for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 increased by 11% 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 $750 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $915.
Listings | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Studio | $710 |  8% | 75% | |
1 bedroom | $750 | 1% | 8% | |
2 bedroom | $955 | 1% | 4% | |
3 bedroom | $1,212 | 1% | 7% | |
4 bedroom | $1,625 | No Change | 4% |
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 | $890 | 1% | No Change | |
Houses | $1,250 | 1% | No Change |
Studio
Average rent
$710
Last 30 days
8%
Last year
75%
1 bedroom
Average rent
$750
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
8%
2 bedroom
Average rent
$955
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
4%
3 bedroom
Average rent
$1,212
Last 30 days
1%
Last year
7%
4 bedroom
Average rent
$1,625
Last 30 days
No Change
Last year
4%
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
$890
Last 30 days
1%
Houses
Average rent
$1,250
Last 30 days
1%
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
47%lower than the national median
50%lower than the national median
Takeaway
The median rent for all rentals in Muncie, IN is 4% higher than the median rent in Anderson, IN.
Average rent in nearby cities
Explore rent trends in neighboring markets
$957
$1,025
13%$800
28%$2,125
9%$1,700
1%$1,069
86%$1,389
$950
2%$900
17%$882
6%$1,950
10%$787
8%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
5d+ ago
418 W 7th St, Muncie, IN 47302
3 beds
1 bath
$405
House for rent
Available Sep 9
1d 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
$655
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
Apartment for rent in Muncie
2 beds
1 bath
$675
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
2902 W White River Blvd, Muncie, IN 47304
Studio
0 baths
$2,375
House for rent
5d+ ago
Townhouse for rent in Muncie
221B N Martin St #1, Muncie, IN 47303
3 beds
3.5 baths
$1,875
House for rent
Available Jul 1
5d+ ago
House for rent in Muncie
4801 N Wheeling Ave, Muncie, IN 47304
Studio
0 baths
$1,800
House for rent
1h ago
2015 W Godman Ave, Muncie, IN 47303
2 beds
1 bath
$985
Apartment for rent
5h ago
2418 E Memorial Dr, Muncie, IN 47302
1 bed
1 bath
$725
Apartment for rent
6h ago
1521 E Kirby Ave, Muncie, IN 47302
4 beds
2 baths
$1,500
Apartment for rent
8h ago
715 S Brittain Ave, Muncie, IN 47303
1–2 beds
1 bath
$765–$915
Apartment for rent
8h ago
Verified
2901 N Elgin St, Muncie, IN 47303
2–3 beds
2 baths
$1,069–$1,309
Apartment for rent
8h ago
402 N Calvert St, Muncie, IN 47303
Studio–2 beds
1 bath
$700–$900
Apartment for rent
1d ago
808 W Riverside Ave, Muncie, IN 47303
1–2 beds
1 bath
$725–$888
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2000 N Oakwood Ave, Muncie, IN 47304
1–2 beds
1 bath
$722–$822
Apartment for rent
1d ago
106 N Mckinley Ave, Muncie, IN 47303
1 bed
1 bath
$655
Apartment for rent
1d ago
814 W North St, Muncie, IN 47303
5 beds
2 baths
$1,695
Apartment for rent
2d ago
2000 N Oakwood Ave, Muncie, IN 47304
2 beds
1 bath
$822
Apartment for rent
5d+ ago
216 N Mckinley Ave, Muncie, IN 47303
2 beds
1 bath
$799
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 $999 per month as of September 5, 2026.
Is rent up or down in Muncie?
Average rent prices in Muncie have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 11% since last year.
How does Muncie rent compare to the national average?
Rent in Muncie is 47% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $901 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 $40,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.
When is the best time of year to rent in Muncie?
June offers the lowest rental prices in Muncie, with rents running about 6% lower than December, which sees the highest prices of the year.
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).