Studio Apartment Rent in Muncie, IN
Median asking rent for a studio apartment in Muncie, Indiana as of July 2026. That's +24% lower than the citywide median of $973 and +43% below the national studio median of $1,290.
Income needed for a studio 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 studio at the current median rent.
Rent by apartment size in Muncie
Compare Muncie's median rent across every apartment size.
Cheapest cities for a studio in Indiana
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Frankfort | $517 |
| 2 | Crawfordsville | $644 |
| 3 | Marion | $650 |
| 4 | East Chicago | $670 |
| 5 | Michigan City | $700 |
| 6 | Richmond | $710 |
| 7 | Delphi | $720 |
| 8 | Angola | $730 |
| 9 | New Castle | $730 |
| 10 | Muncie (this page) | $735 |
| 11 | Mishawaka | $740 |
| 12 | Logansport | $770 |
| 13 | South Bend | $775 |
| 14 | Kokomo | $780 |
| 15 | Evansville | $792 |
Most expensive cities for a studio in Indiana
| # | City | Studio rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zionsville | $1,390 |
| 2 | Whitestown | $1,330 |
| 3 | Carmel | $1,327 |
| 4 | McCordsville | $1,210 |
| 5 | Lawrence | $1,205 |
| 6 | Avon | $1,190 |
| 7 | Westfield | $1,180 |
| 8 | Fishers | $1,170 |
| 9 | Brownsburg | $1,120 |
| 10 | Sellersburg | $1,100 |
| 11 | Granger | $1,070 |
| 12 | Noblesville | $1,050 |
| 13 | Columbus | $1,045 |
| 14 | Munster | $1,040 |
| 15 | Plainfield | $1,030 |
Nearby cities — studio rent
Considering nearby alternatives? 3 of these cities have cheaper studio rents than Muncie.
| City | Distance | Studio rent | vs Muncie |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson, IN | 20.8 mi | $793 | +$58 (+8%) |
| Pendleton, IN | 28 mi | $890 | +$155 (+21%) |
| Marion, IN | 31.3 mi | $650 | $-85 (-12%) |
| Greenfield, IN | 37.9 mi | $890 | +$155 (+21%) |
| Fishers, IN | 40.7 mi | $1,170 | +$435 (+59%) |
| McCordsville, IN | 41 mi | $1,210 | +$475 (+65%) |
| Noblesville, IN | 41.5 mi | $1,050 | +$315 (+43%) |
| Richmond, IN | 43.8 mi | $710 | $-25 (-3%) |
| Lawrence, IN | 46.3 mi | $1,205 | +$470 (+64%) |
| Greenville, OH | 52.4 mi | $660 | $-75 (-10%) |
| Carmel, IN | 53.2 mi | $1,327 | +$592 (+81%) |
| Shelbyville, IN | 53.5 mi | $890 | +$155 (+21%) |
Studio rent in Muncie — common questions
How much is a studio apartment in Muncie?
As of July 2026, the median studio apartment rent in Muncie, Indiana is $735 per month. This is +24% below the citywide median of $973.
What income do you need to afford a studio in Muncie?
Using the standard 30% rent-to-income rule, you would need an annual income of about $29,400 ($2,450/month gross), which works out to roughly $14.13/hour at a full-time job.
Is Muncie expensive for a studio compared to the rest of the US?
Muncie's studio median of $735 is +43% below the national studio median of $1,290. It ranks in the 5th percentile of US cities tracked.
How does Muncie rank for studio rent in Indiana?
Among the 63 cities in Indiana with studio data, Muncie ranks #10 from cheapest to most expensive.
Are there cheaper studio options near Muncie?
Yes — nearby cities with cheaper studio rents include Marion ($650), Richmond ($710), Greenville ($660).