1-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Muncie, IN
Median asking rent for a 1-bedroom apartment in Muncie, Indiana as of July 2026. That's +18% lower than the citywide median of $973 and +43% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395.
Income needed for a 1-bedroom in Muncie
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income guideline (the threshold above which households are considered rent-burdened), here's what you need to earn to comfortably afford a 1-bedroom at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Muncie
Compare Muncie's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a 1-bedroom in Indiana
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frankfort | $604 |
| 2 | La Porte | $689 |
| 3 | Richmond | $720 |
| 4 | New Castle | $730 |
| 5 | Angola | $740 |
| 6 | Marion | $740 |
| 7 | Crawfordsville | $754 |
| 8 | East Chicago | $770 |
| 9 | Logansport | $780 |
| 10 | Kokomo | $790 |
| 11 | Muncie (this page) | $800 |
| 12 | Fortville | $801 |
| 13 | Terre Haute | $810 |
| 14 | Delphi | $820 |
| 15 | Evansville | $835 |
Most expensive cities for a 1-bedroom in Indiana
| # | City | 1-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zionsville | $1,600 |
| 2 | Whitestown | $1,530 |
| 3 | Carmel | $1,527 |
| 4 | McCordsville | $1,390 |
| 5 | Lawrence | $1,385 |
| 6 | Avon | $1,370 |
| 7 | Westfield | $1,350 |
| 8 | Fishers | $1,343 |
| 9 | Granger | $1,310 |
| 10 | Brownsburg | $1,290 |
| 11 | Noblesville | $1,210 |
| 12 | Sellersburg | $1,200 |
| 13 | Munster | $1,190 |
| 14 | Merrillville | $1,190 |
| 15 | Plainfield | $1,180 |
Nearby cities — 1-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 3 of these cities have cheaper 1-bedroom rents than Muncie.
| City | Distance | 1-Bedroom rent | vs Muncie |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson, IN | 20.8 mi | $868 | +$68 (+9%) |
| Pendleton, IN | 28 mi | $1,040 | +$240 (+30%) |
| Marion, IN | 31.3 mi | $740 | $-60 (-7%) |
| Greenfield, IN | 37.9 mi | $1,040 | +$240 (+30%) |
| Fishers, IN | 40.7 mi | $1,343 | +$543 (+68%) |
| McCordsville, IN | 41 mi | $1,390 | +$590 (+74%) |
| Noblesville, IN | 41.5 mi | $1,210 | +$410 (+51%) |
| Richmond, IN | 43.8 mi | $720 | $-80 (-10%) |
| Lawrence, IN | 46.3 mi | $1,385 | +$585 (+73%) |
| Greenville, OH | 52.4 mi | $750 | $-50 (-6%) |
| Carmel, IN | 53.2 mi | $1,527 | +$727 (+91%) |
| Shelbyville, IN | 53.5 mi | $1,040 | +$240 (+30%) |
1-Bedroom rent in Muncie — common questions
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Muncie?
As of July 2026, the median 1-bedroom apartment rent in Muncie, Indiana is $800 per month. This is +18% below the citywide median of $973.
What income do you need to afford a 1-bedroom in Muncie?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $32,000 ($2,667/month gross), which works out to roughly $15.38/hour at a full-time job.
Is Muncie expensive for a 1-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Muncie's 1-bedroom median of $800 is +43% below the national 1-bedroom median of $1,395. It ranks in the 6th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Muncie rank for 1-bedroom rent in Indiana?
Among the 65 cities in Indiana with 1-bedroom data, Muncie ranks #11 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 1-bedroom options near Muncie?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 1-bedroom rents include Marion ($740), Richmond ($720), Greenville ($750).