Colonial Crest Apartments
405 S Morrison Rd,
Muncie, IN 47304
$900 - $1,800
Studio - 2 Beds
Rental Market Trends in Muncie, IN
What is the average rent in Muncie, IN?
$809/month
Average Rent
605 Sq Ft
Average Apartment Size
+2.7%
Increase in the Last Year
As of April 2026, the average rent in Muncie, IN is $809 per month. This is 51% lower than the national average rent of $1,641/month, making renting in Muncie more affordable than most cities in the US. When you rent an apartment in Muncie, you can expect to pay about $663 per month for a studio, $809 for a one-bedroom apartment, and around $971 for a two-bedroom apartment. If you opt for a three-bedroom rental, you could pay $1,136 or more.
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How much has average rent changed in Muncie, IN?
In the past year, rent has increased by 2.7%, which averages out to $22 more per month.
Market Trends Over Time
The chart below compares average rent prices to the previous year during the same time period.
Last Updated April 2026
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Rent Ranges in Muncie, IN
Last Updated April 2026
$700 - $1,000
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
21%
Below $700/month
49%
$700 - $1,000/month
30%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
0%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
0%
Above $2,000/month
Rent by Neighborhood
Last Updated Today
What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Muncie?
Based on current rent prices, South Muncie, Downtown Muncie and Sandpiper Lake are the most affordable neighborhoods in Muncie.
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What are the most expensive neighborhoods in Muncie?
Based on current rent prices, North Muncie, Sandpiper Lake and South Muncie are the most expensive neighborhoods in Muncie.
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Which Muncie neighborhoods have the most rentals available?
The neighborhoods in Muncie with the most apartments available are North Muncie, South Muncie and Downtown Muncie .
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What salary do I need to live comfortably in Muncie, IN?
Because the average rent in Muncie is $809, you’ll want to make about $2,696 per month or $32,352 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Muncie, IN is 9.0% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Muncie is 17.5% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $663 - $1,136. You can expect to pay 5.8% less for groceries, 2.6% less for utilities, and 0.5% less for transportation.
How does Muncie, IN compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Muncie, IN to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
Studio
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$680/month
One Bedroom
$756/month
$804/month
Two Bedroom
$572/month
$981/month
Three Bedroom
$1,001/month
$1,137/month
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.