Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Muncie Neighborhood of Muncie, IN from $400 (65 Rentals)

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property at 906 W Main St

$665 - $995

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906 W Main St

MuncieIN47305

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property at 1001 W 1st St

$875

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$875

3 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath Home for Rent

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1001 W 1st St

MuncieIN47305
property at 1804 S Wall Ave

$899

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2 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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1804 S Wall Ave

MuncieIN47302
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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
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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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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 Studio unit found at Flats at West End priced from $550. The Alan has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $712. Here are the most affordable Downtown Muncie apartments for rent in Muncie, IN:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Flats at West End0BR/1.0BAStudio,1BA$550
The Alan1A 50%1BR,1BA$712
Wilson School ApartmentsHistoric Vibe on Muncie's Southside1BR,1BA$725
Chesterfield Apartments3/1 800sf3BR,1BA$825
River Edge ApartmentsClose to Campus1BR,1BA$925
Beacon Hill3.1a3BR,1BA$1,000
White River LoftsWhite River Lofts - Layout C1BR,1BA$1,050
Freedom Acres MHCPulse 76163BR,2BA$1,139

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Muncie, IN

As of May 08, 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 Vaulted Ceiling Model at District on Bethel starting at $1,295 with a $1.18 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 Tower Vaulted Ceiling3BR,2BA$1.18
District on WayneNear The Village With a Balcony3BR,2BA$1.09
Liberty LoftsThrive Downtown – Where Historic Charm Meets Mo...2BR,1BA$1.56
Beacon Hill3.1a3BR,1BA$1.25
Chesterfield Apartments3/1 800sf3BR,1BA$1.03
The Alan1A1BR,1BA$1.31
Wilson School ApartmentsHistoric Vibe on Muncie's Southside1BR,1BA$1.12
River Edge ApartmentsClose to Campus1BR,1BA$1.54
Flats at West End0BR/1.0BAStudio ,1BA$1.38

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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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Downtown Muncie, Muncie, IN

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

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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 $675, while the average apartment in Downtown Muncie costs $1,196.

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 107 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 $610 which is $586 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Muncie.

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