What is the average apartment size in Muncie?

The average size for a Muncie, IN apartment is 925 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 Oct / 2025, the average rent in Muncie is $1,207 per month, a 3.91% increase from last year’s average of $1,162.

How much does rent cost by apartment size in Muncie?

In Muncie, studios rent for $747 per month, one-bedroom units average $902 per month, two-bedrooms cost around $1,108 per month, and three-bedroom apartments rent for about $1,454 per month

What is the average apartment size in Muncie?

The typical apartment in Muncie offers about 925 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 893 sq. ft., and three-bedroom apartments average 1,180 sq. ft.

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 44% 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: November 18, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Muncie is $1,207, a 3.91% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,162.

Studio Apartments at $747 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 $902, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,108 offer 893 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,180 sq ft) for $1,454, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Muncie, IN

Last updated: November 18, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,207	925 sq. ft.
Studio	$747	397 sq. ft.
1 Bed	$902	601 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,108	893 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,454	1,180 sq. ft.

Muncie, IN rent trends

Rental prices in Muncie, IN have increased by 3.91% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,162 to $1,207.

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

The largest share of rentals in Muncie, IN (44%) 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.

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Average Rent in Muncie, IN By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Sandpiper Lake	$1,099

How Muncie Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Muncie	$1,207
Indianapolis	$1,250
Evansville	$1,024
Bloomington	$1,595
Fort Wayne	$1,126
New Albany	$1,114
Lafayette	$1,168
Jeffersonville	$1,223
Hammond	$1,224
South Bend	$1,343
Greenwood	$1,372
Noblesville	$1,542
Greenfield, IN	$1,359
Anderson, IN	$1,044
New Castle, IN	$1,021

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.