Last updated on October 24, 2026

Average rent in
Muncie, IN

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Muncie rent stands today

    Muncie, IN rent rose 9.4% year over year, with a current median of $999/month. Renters today are paying $86 more per month on average than last year, with rents near the peak seen two months ago at $1,000/month.

  • Muncie sits 47.4% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, making it one of the more accessible Midwest metros for renters seeking value. The market offers 360 total rentals.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Muncie rent for $725/month, 1-bedrooms for $755/month, 2-bedrooms for $945/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,211/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $1,642/month. The rental inventory is weighted toward 1- and 2-bedroom units, which together make up over half of total rentals.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Studio rents climbed 26.1% year over year, outpacing the citywide increase of 9.4%. This segment shows stronger growth compared to other bedroom types in Muncie, IN.

Median rent

Median rent in Muncie

$999/mo

increased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in Muncie is $999 per month as of October 2026. This is 47% below the national average rent, or $901 less per month.

$1.10

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Muncie

360

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Muncie rentals at each price point

70%53%35%18%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Muncie, IN

Average rent prices in Muncie have remained the same over the last month and have increased by 9% 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 $870, whereas a house costs $1,300. 1-bedroom apartments in Muncie run $755 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $929.

Listings

Studio

$725

3%

26%

1 bedroom

$755

4%

8%

2 bedroom

$945

1%

2%

3 bedroom

$1,211

No Change

10%

4 bedroom

$1,642

2%

8%

Studio

Average rent

$725

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

26%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$755

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$945

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

2%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,211

Last year

10%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,642

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

8%

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

Median rent price$999
decreased by47%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$975
decreased by49%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Muncie, IN is 2% higher than the median rent in Anderson, IN.

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 & Services11% lower
Groceries6% lower
Health25% higher
Housing17% lower
TransportationNo difference
Utilities2% lower

Discover rentals in Muncie, IN

418 West 7th Street - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.2

Very good

418 West 7th Street

418 W 7th St, Muncie, IN 47302

3 beds

1 bath

$405

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
111 111 S Dicks St. - 111 1/2 S Dicks St. - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

Apartment for rent in Muncie

2 beds

1 bath

$599

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
*Newly Renovated* Premium Style 2 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

7.9

Very good

*Newly Renovated* Premium Style 2

1024 W Bethel Ave, Muncie, IN 47303

2 beds

2 baths

$655

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.
100 S College Ave - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Muncie

2 beds

1 bath

$675

Fees may apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Complete fee information is not available from the property, so additional fees may increase the total monthly cost.

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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 October 24, 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 9% 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).

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