Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Muncie Neighborhood of Muncie, IN from $400 (68 Rentals)

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2213 E Memorial Dr
2 Bedroom Apartments

2213 E Memorial Dr

2213 E Memorial DrMuncie, IN 47302
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District on Bethel
1 Bedroom Apartments

District on Bethel

1204-1206 W Bethel AveMuncie, IN 47303
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The District on Linden
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The District on Linden

920 N Linden StMuncie, IN 47303
Student Housing
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District on Oakwood
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

District on Oakwood

2000 N Oakwood AveMuncie, IN 47304
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Beacon Hill
1 to 4 Bedroom Apartments

Beacon Hill

816 N New York AveMuncie, IN 47303
Student Housing
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Wilson School Apartments
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Wilson School Apartments

301 W 13th StMuncie, IN 47302
Senior Living
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Downtown Muncie, Muncie, IN Local Guide

Cheapest Available Downtown Muncie Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Muncie area of Muncie, IN is a 1 Bed unit found at Flats at West End priced from $690. Kensington Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $699. Here are the most affordable Downtown Muncie apartments for rent in Muncie, IN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Flats at West EndLuxury You Can Afford: Renovated 1BR Downtown |...1BR,1BA$690
Kensington Apartments1/1 A1BR,1BA$699
The Alan1A 50%1BR,1BA$712
Wilson School ApartmentsHistoric Vibe on Muncie's Southside1BR,1BA$725
None2 Beds, 1 Baths2BR,1BA$795
424 Lofts1 bedroom1BR,1BA$875
River EdgeClose to Campus1BR,1BA$950
Beacon Hill3.1a3BR,1BA$950
Charles CommonsCharles Commons — Quiet Living, Close to Everyt...1BR,1BA$960

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Muncie, IN

As of June 22, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Muncie area is the $0.94 price per square foot Pulse 7616 Model at Freedom Acres MHC in the in the Westacres neighborhood starting from $1,139. The second greatest value Downtown Muncie apartment is the 3 Bed 2 Bath - South Tower Model at District on Bethel starting at $1,275 with a $1.16 price per square foot in the South Muncie neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Muncie apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Freedom Acres MHCPulse 76163BR,2BA$0.94
District on Bethel3 Bed 2 Bath - South Tower3BR,2BA$1.16
District on WayneNear The Village With a Balcony3BR,2BA$1.09
Beacon Hill3.1d3BR,1BA$1.28
424 Lofts1 bedroom1BR,1BA$1.09
*Newly Renovated* Premium Style 2-4 BD Apartment Home2 Beds, 1 bath2BR,1BA$0.94
The Alan1A-HC 60%2BR,1BA$1.27
Charles CommonsCharles Commons — Quiet Living, Close to Everyt...1BR,1BA$1.41
Wilson School ApartmentsHistoric Vibe on Muncie's Southside1BR,1BA$1.12
Flats at West EndLuxury You Can Afford: Renovated 1BR Downtown |...1BR,1BA$1.15

Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

Discover the insider tips from an attorney and real estate agent on how to negotiate your next apartment lease. Find out what's on the table and what's not, so you can save money and get the best terms possible.

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Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary | ApartmentHomeLiving.com Renter University

From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
Downtown Muncie, Muncie, IN

Ranked #4

Among cities in Indiana for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Downtown Muncie Apartments

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Downtown Muncie?

The cheapest apartment in Downtown Muncie is Flats at West End which is listed at $690, while the average apartment in Downtown Muncie costs $1,450.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Downtown Muncie?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 96 regular apartments in Downtown Muncie that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Downtown Muncie?

Cheap apartments in Downtown Muncie have an average cost of $594 which is $856 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Muncie.

Expert Rental Resources

The rental experts at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provide you with top advice, tools, and tips for understanding the leasing process and finding the perfect rental. Here are a few helpful rental and leasing articles from our experts to guide you on your search.

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Evaluating rental properties for clients draws many parallels to house-hunting. Whether an apartment, loft, townhouse, or other rental, finding the right place means finding “home” for your client.

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Pet-Friendly Renting: Everything You Need to Know Before You Move

Written by: Christine Leonard, Esq.

For so many of us, pets are the best companions and a big part of our lives. For this reason, a pet-friendly house or apartment is often a very important - and nonnegotiable - part of a move.

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Creative Ways Developers Reimagine Retail Spaces as Residential Units

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