Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Muncie Neighborhood of Muncie, IN from $352 (52 Rentals)

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820 W Howard St
$595

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Base Rent$595

Total Monthly Price$595
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820 W Howard St

820 W Howard StMuncie, IN 47305
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property at 501 W Adams St
$600 - $625
1 Bedroom Rentals
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501 W Adams St

MuncieIN47305

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Labor Center Lofts
$880 - $1,190

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Base Rent$880 - $1,190

Total Monthly Price$880 - $1,190
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

Labor Center Lofts

1125 S Walnut StMuncie, IN 47302
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property at 703 W Adams St
$1,075
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703 W Adams St

MuncieIN47305
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property at 218 N Calvert St
$900 - $1,200
1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals
Available Aug 1, 2027

218 N Calvert St

MuncieIN47303
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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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916 W Jackson St
1 Bedroom Apartments

916 W Jackson St

916 W Jackson StMuncie, IN 47305
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316 S Monroe St
1 Bedroom Apartments

316 S Monroe St

316 S Monroe StMuncie, IN 47305
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The Orchard
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Orchard

720 W Centennial AveMuncie, IN 47303
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2 Bedroom Apartments

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709 S Hutchinson AveMuncie, IN 47303
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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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The District on Dill
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

The District on Dill

519 N Dill StMuncie, IN 47303
Student Housing

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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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The District on University
2 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The District on University

1501 W University AveMuncie, IN 47303
Student Housing
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520 S Nichols Ave
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

520 S Nichols Ave

520 S Nichols AveMuncie, IN 47303
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424 Lofts
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

424 Lofts

424 S Monroe StMuncie, IN 47305
Corporate Housing
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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 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
The Lofts at RobertsThe Liberty2BR, 1BA$416
Cole Street Apts: Close to Campus1 Bed Fully Renovated1BR, 1BA$720
916 W Jackson St1/11BR, 1BA$720
2824 E Memorial Dr2BR/1.0BA2BR, 1BA$725
316 S Monroe St1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$775
Wilson School Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath1BR, 1BA$799
Arrasmith ApartmentsArrasmith, in Downtown Muncie Live a Little More!1BR, 1BA$810
City View Townhomes2 Bedroom Townhome2BR, 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 ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
District on Bethel3 Bed 2 Bath - South Tower Vaulted Ceiling3BR, 2BA$1.23
City View Townhomes3 bedroom Townhouse3BR, 1.5BA$1.02
The Lofts at RobertsThe Liberty2BR, 1BA$0.42
Beacon Hill3.1a3BR, 1BA$1.31
Wilson School Apartments2 Bed 1 Bath2BR, 1BA$1.25
Labor Center Lofts1BR/1.0BA1BR, 1BA$1.13
*Newly Renovated* Premium Style 2-4 BD Apartment Home2 Beds, 1 bath2BR, 1BA$0.94
The AlanThe Elm-HC 60%2BR, 1BA$1.26
1433 E Main St, Unit Apt 11433 E Main St1BR, 1BA$1.23
820 W Howard St820 W Howard St1BR, 1BA$1.19

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Downtown Muncie, Muncie, IN

Ranked #4

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

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
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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.

Expert Rental Resources

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Rent According to Income: A Look at Income-Restricted Rentals

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