Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Downtown Muncie Neighborhood of Muncie, IN from $400 (40 Rentals)

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property at 906 W Main St

$665 - $995

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Apr 1

906 W Main St

MuncieIN47305

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property at 1008 W 1st St

$725 - $750

1 To 2 Bedroom Rentals

Available Now

1008 W 1st St

MuncieIN47305

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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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The Orchard
Studio to 3 Bedroom Apartments

The Orchard

720 W Centennial AveMuncie, IN 47303
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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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Labor Center Lofts
1 Bedroom Apartments

Labor Center Lofts

1125 S Walnut StMuncie, IN 47302
Corporate Housing
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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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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 $700. 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 End1BR/1.0BA1BR,1BA$700
The Alan1A 50%1BR,1BA$712
Wilson School ApartmentsHistoric Vibe on Muncie's Southside1BR,1BA$725
Kensington Apartments2/12BR,1BA$750
916 W Jackson St1/11BR,1BA$800
Chesterfield Apartments3/1 800sf3BR,1BA$825
424 Lofts1 bedroom1BR,1BA$875
River EdgeClose to Campus1BR,1BA$925
Beacon Hill3 Bedroom Townhome3BR,1BA$950

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Downtown Muncie, IN

As of March 23, 2026 the best value apartment in the Downtown Muncie area is the $1.01 price per square foot Maynardville Classic 72 Model at Freedom Acres MHC in the in the Westacres neighborhood starting from $1,165. The second greatest value Downtown Muncie apartment is the Fully Renovated! Model at District on Bethel starting at $1,325 with a $1.20 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 MHCMaynardville Classic 723BR,2BA$1.01
District on BethelFully Renovated!3BR,2BA$1.20
District on WayneNear The Village With a Balcony3BR,2BA$1.09
424 Lofts2 bedroom2BR,1BA$1.19
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
Kensington Apartments2/12BR,1BA$1.22
1433 E Main St, Unit Apt 11433 E Main St1BR,1BA$1.23

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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

3.0
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 $700, while the average apartment in Downtown Muncie costs $1,400.

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 119 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 $635 which is $765 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Downtown Muncie.

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