What is the average apartment size in Muncie?

The average size for a Muncie, IN apartment is 927 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Muncie?

As of Jan / 2026, the average rent in Muncie is $1,202 per month, a 2.23% increase from last years average of $1,176.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Muncie?

In Muncie, studios rent for $707 per month, one-bedroom units average $900 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,099 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $1,448 per month

What is the average apartment size in Muncie?

The typical apartment in Muncie offers about 927 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

How large are apartments by bedroom count in Muncie?

Studio apartments in Muncie average 397 sq. ft., one-bedrooms offer 601 sq. ft., two-bedrooms are about 894 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,179 sq. ft.

What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Muncie?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Muncie include Neely ($999/month), Sandpiper Lake ($1,073/month), and Windemere North ($1,453/month), all below the citywide average of $1,202.

Muncie, IN Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Muncie?

The typical rent budget in Muncie ranges from $1,001 to $1,500 per month, with 42% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Muncie?

In Muncie, 48% of households rent while 52% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: February 20, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Muncie is $1,202, a 2.23% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,176.

Studio Apartments at $707 offer the most budget-friendly option with 397 square feet, ideal for single renters prioritizing location over space.

One-bedroom apartments provide 601 square feet for $900, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,099 offer 894 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,179 sq ft) for $1,448, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Muncie, IN

Last updated: February 20, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,202	927 sq. ft.
Studio	$707	397 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$900	601 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,099	894 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,448	1,179 sq. ft.

Muncie, IN rent trends

Rental prices in Muncie, IN have increased by 2.23% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,176 to $1,202.

What's the typical rent budget in Muncie, IN?

The largest share of rentals in Muncie, IN (42%) fall between $1,001-$1,500 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Muncie, IN?

12,828 or 48% of the households in Muncie, IN are renter-occupied while 13,621 or 52% are owner-occupied.

Most affordable neighborhoods in Muncie?

Neely $999/month

Sandpiper Lake $1,073/month

Windemere North $1,453/month

All of these neighborhoods fall below the city wide average of $1,202/month.

Average Rent in Muncie, IN By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Windemere North	$1,453
Sandpiper Lake	$1,073
Neely	$999

Muncie | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Neely is 7% lower than in Sandpiper Lake

$999

Neely rent is 17% lower than Muncie average

Average Rent $999

$1,073

Sandpiper Lake rent is 11% lower than Muncie average

Average Rent $1,073

How Muncie Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Muncie	$1,202
Indianapolis	$1,252
Jeffersonville	$1,240
Greenwood	$1,369
New Albany	$1,121
Bloomington	$1,631
Noblesville	$1,545
Carmel	$1,658
Fishers	$1,646
Fort Wayne	$1,143
Lafayette	$1,198
Greenfield	$1,359
Anderson, IN	$1,052
New Castle, IN	$1,021
Fortville, IN	$1,489

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Muncie apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.