
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Muncie Neighborhood of Muncie, IN from $352 (52 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Downtown Muncie area of Muncie.


915 W Powers St

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820 W Howard St

501 W Adams St

1615 W 8th St

River Landing Apartments

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1433 E Main St, Unit Apt 1

1400 Wheeling Ave

1019-1019 W Memorial Dr

Flats at West End
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904 W Main St

Arrasmith Apartments

City View Townhomes

The Alan

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Labor Center Lofts

703 W Adams St

200 S Walnut St

218 N Calvert St

2213 E Memorial Dr

District on Bethel
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419 W 9th St

The District on Linden

District on Oakwood

1221 S Hoyt Ave

511 W Riverside Ave

The Cedars Apartments

519 S Liberty St

528 E Kohlmetz St

1103 W Ashland Ave

Cole Street Apts: Close to Campus
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916 W Jackson St

2824 E Memorial Dr

The District on Riverside

316 S Monroe St

The Orchard

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Wilson School Apartments

309 W 8th St

909 N Brady St

The District on Dill
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1916 W White River Blvd

2302 S Ebright St

Beacon Hill

The District on University

520 S Nichols Ave

424 Lofts

Kensington Apartments

1430 W 14th St

2700 E Memorial Dr

2101 S Pershing Dr
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Downtown Muncie, Muncie, IN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Downtown Muncie?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Muncie 1 Bedroom Apartments | $827 | $352 | $999 |
| Downtown Muncie 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,061 | $775 | $1,595 |
| Downtown Muncie 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,049 | $999 | $1,300 |
| Downtown Muncie 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,625 | $1,600 | $1,700 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 52 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Downtown Muncie Neighborhood of Muncie, IN.
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Cheapest Available Downtown Muncie Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Downtown Muncie area of Muncie, IN is a 2 Beds unit found at The Lofts at Roberts priced from $416. Cole Street Apts: Close to Campus has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $720. Here are the most affordable Downtown Muncie apartments for rent in Muncie, IN:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lofts at Roberts | The Liberty | 2BR, 1BA | $416 |
| Cole Street Apts: Close to Campus | 1 Bed Fully Renovated | 1BR, 1BA | $720 |
| 916 W Jackson St | 1/1 | 1BR, 1BA | $720 |
| 2824 E Memorial Dr | 2BR/1.0BA | 2BR, 1BA | $725 |
| 316 S Monroe St | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $775 |
| Wilson School Apartments | 1 Bed 1 Bath | 1BR, 1BA | $799 |
| Arrasmith Apartments | Arrasmith, in Downtown Muncie Live a Little More! | 1BR, 1BA | $810 |
| City View Townhomes | 2 Bedroom Townhome | 2BR, 1BA | $838 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Muncie, IN
As of September 24, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Muncie area is the $1.23 price per square foot 3 Bed 2 Bath - South Tower Vaulted Ceiling Model at District on Bethel in the South Muncie neighborhood starting from $1,350. The second greatest value Downtown Muncie apartment is the 3 bedroom Townhouse Model at City View Townhomes in the School neighborhood starting at $1,100 with a $1.02 price per square foot. Here is today’s list of the best values for Downtown Muncie apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| District on Bethel | 3 Bed 2 Bath - South Tower Vaulted Ceiling | 3BR, 2BA | $1.23 |
| City View Townhomes | 3 bedroom Townhouse | 3BR, 1.5BA | $1.02 |
| The Lofts at Roberts | The Liberty | 2BR, 1BA | $0.42 |
| Beacon Hill | 3.1a | 3BR, 1BA | $1.31 |
| Wilson School Apartments | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR, 1BA | $1.25 |
| Labor Center Lofts | 1BR/1.0BA | 1BR, 1BA | $1.13 |
| *Newly Renovated* Premium Style 2-4 BD Apartment Home | 2 Beds, 1 bath | 2BR, 1BA | $0.94 |
| The Alan | The Elm-HC 60% | 2BR, 1BA | $1.26 |
| 1433 E Main St, Unit Apt 1 | 1433 E Main St | 1BR, 1BA | $1.23 |
| 820 W Howard St | 820 W Howard St | 1BR, 1BA | $1.19 |
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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 Cole Street Apts: Close to Campus which is listed at $720, while the average apartment in Downtown Muncie costs $870.
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 63 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 $617 which is $253 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Muncie.
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