What is the average apartment size in Muncie?

The average size for a Muncie, IN apartment is 936 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 Apr / 2026, the average rent in Muncie is $1,249 per month, a 3.27% increase from last years average of $1,210.

What is the average apartment size in Muncie?

The typical apartment in Muncie offers about 936 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

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 43% 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: May 11, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Muncie is $1,249, a 3.27% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,210.

One-bedroom apartments provide 583 square feet for $916, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,102 offer 880 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,168 sq ft) for $1,451, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Muncie, IN

Last updated: May 11, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,249	936 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$916	583 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,102	880 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,451	1,168 sq. ft.

Muncie, IN rent trends

Rental prices in Muncie, IN have increased by 3.27% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,210 to $1,249.

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

The largest share of rentals in Muncie, IN (43%) 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.

How Muncie Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Muncie	$1,249
Indianapolis	$1,271
Jeffersonville	$1,248
Greenwood	$1,373
New Albany	$1,125
Noblesville	$1,581
Bloomington	$1,703
Evansville	$1,044
Carmel	$1,679
Fishers	$1,658
Fort Wayne	$1,169
Greenfield, IN	$1,346
Anderson, IN	$1,077
Fortville, IN	$1,674

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.