2-Bedroom Apartment Rent in Muncie, IN
Median asking rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Muncie, Indiana as of July 2026. That's +1% higher than the citywide median of $973 and +41% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655.
Income needed for a 2-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 2-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 2-bedroom in Indiana
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frankfort | $709 |
| 2 | Crawfordsville | $884 |
| 3 | East Chicago | $930 |
| 4 | Logansport | $930 |
| 5 | Marion | $930 |
| 6 | New Castle | $930 |
| 7 | Richmond | $940 |
| 8 | Angola | $970 |
| 9 | Delphi | $970 |
| 10 | La Porte | $978 |
| 11 | Muncie (this page) | $978 |
| 12 | Kokomo | $990 |
| 13 | Michigan City | $1,020 |
| 14 | Terre Haute | $1,023 |
| 15 | Elkhart | $1,055 |
Most expensive cities for a 2-bedroom in Indiana
| # | City | 2-Bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zionsville | $1,870 |
| 2 | Whitestown | $1,790 |
| 3 | Carmel | $1,783 |
| 4 | McCordsville | $1,620 |
| 5 | Lawrence | $1,620 |
| 6 | Avon | $1,600 |
| 7 | Westfield | $1,580 |
| 8 | Fishers | $1,577 |
| 9 | Granger | $1,540 |
| 10 | Brownsburg | $1,510 |
| 11 | Sellersburg | $1,460 |
| 12 | Munster | $1,450 |
| 13 | Merrillville | $1,440 |
| 14 | Noblesville | $1,415 |
| 15 | Lowell | $1,390 |
Nearby cities — 2-bedroom rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 3 of these cities have cheaper 2-bedroom rents than Muncie.
| City | Distance | 2-Bedroom rent | vs Muncie |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson, IN | 20.8 mi | $1,100 | +$122 (+12%) |
| Pendleton, IN | 28 mi | $1,230 | +$252 (+26%) |
| Marion, IN | 31.3 mi | $930 | $-48 (-5%) |
| Greenfield, IN | 37.9 mi | $1,220 | +$242 (+25%) |
| Fishers, IN | 40.7 mi | $1,577 | +$599 (+61%) |
| McCordsville, IN | 41 mi | $1,620 | +$642 (+66%) |
| Noblesville, IN | 41.5 mi | $1,415 | +$437 (+45%) |
| Richmond, IN | 43.8 mi | $940 | $-38 (-4%) |
| Lawrence, IN | 46.3 mi | $1,620 | +$642 (+66%) |
| Greenville, OH | 52.4 mi | $880 | $-98 (-10%) |
| Carmel, IN | 53.2 mi | $1,783 | +$805 (+82%) |
| Shelbyville, IN | 53.5 mi | $1,220 | +$242 (+25%) |
2-Bedroom rent in Muncie — common questions
How much is a 2-bedroom apartment in Muncie?
As of July 2026, the median 2-bedroom apartment rent in Muncie, Indiana is $978 per month. This is +1% higher than the citywide median of $973.
What income do you need to afford a 2-bedroom in Muncie?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $39,120 ($3,260/month gross), which works out to roughly $18.81/hour at a full-time job.
Is Muncie expensive for a 2-bedroom compared to the rest of the US?
Muncie's 2-bedroom median of $978 is +41% below the national 2-bedroom median of $1,655. It ranks in the 5th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Muncie rank for 2-bedroom rent in Indiana?
Among the 65 cities in Indiana with 2-bedroom data, Muncie ranks #11 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper 2-bedroom options near Muncie?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper 2-bedroom rents include Marion ($930), Richmond ($940), Greenville ($880).