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 Mar / 2026, the average rent in Muncie is $1,245 per month, a 3.19% increase from last years average of $1,207.

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 45% 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: April 23, 2026 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Muncie is $1,245, a 3.19% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $1,207.

One-bedroom apartments provide 583 square feet for $911, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $1,098 offer 880 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Three-bedroom apartments deliver maximum space (1,168 sq ft) for $1,447, suitable for larger households.

Average rent in Muncie, IN

Last updated: April 23, 2026

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$1,245	936 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$911	583 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$1,098	880 sq. ft.
3 Beds	$1,447	1,168 sq. ft.

Muncie, IN rent trends

Rental prices in Muncie, IN have increased by 3.19% over the past year. The average rent moved from $1,207 to $1,245.

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

The largest share of rentals in Muncie, IN (45%) 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.

Average Rent in Muncie, IN By Neighborhood

Neighborhood	Average Rent
Sandpiper Lake	$1,003
Neely	$983

Muncie | Rent Comparison by Neighborhood

Rent in Neely is 2% lower than in Sandpiper Lake

$983

Neely rent is 21% lower than Muncie average

Average Rent $983

$1,003

Sandpiper Lake rent is 19% lower than Muncie average

Average Rent $1,003

How Muncie Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Muncie	$1,245
Indianapolis	$1,266
Bloomington	$1,699
Evansville	$1,035
New Albany	$1,121
Fort Wayne	$1,161
Hammond	$1,288
Jeffersonville	$1,246
South Bend	$1,389
Lafayette	$1,180
Fishers	$1,640
Noblesville	$1,570
Greenfield, IN	$1,334
Anderson, IN	$1,074
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.