Last updated on August 2, 2026

Average rent in
Moscow, ID

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Moscow, ID rent rose 7.8% year over year, with a current median of $1,100/month. Renters today are paying $4 more per month than last year in a market that remains below its 2025 peak of $1,400/month.

  • Moscow is 43.3% more affordable than the $1,940/month national median, with a total of 50 rentals available. This positions the city as a more affordable option relative to the national median.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios rent for $875/month, 1-bedrooms for $995/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,295/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,748/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $1,995/month in Moscow. The bedroom tiers show a wide range of rents for different household sizes.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The 2-bedroom segment saw a YoY decline of 28.1%, contrasting with the citywide rise. Meanwhile, houses experienced a YoY increase of 151.3%, diverging strongly from the overall market trend in Moscow, ID.

Median rent

Median rent in Moscow

$1,100/mo

increased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Moscow is $1,100 per month as of August 2026. This is 43% below the national average rent, or $840 less per month.

$1.70

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Moscow

50

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Moscow rentals at each price point

65%49%33%16%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Moscow, ID

Average rent prices in Moscow have increased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Moscow, ID

Rent prices in Moscow vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Moscow is $1,095, whereas a house costs $2,500. 1-bedroom apartments in Moscow run $995 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,193.

Listings

Studio

$875

12%

3%

1 bedroom

$995

3%

8%

2 bedroom

$1,295

No Change

25%

3 bedroom

$1,747

5%

14%

4 bedroom

$1,995

8%

24%

Studio

Average rent

$875

Last 30 days

12%

Last year

3%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$995

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

8%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,295

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

25%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,747

Last 30 days

5%

Last year

14%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$1,995

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

24%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Moscow, ID, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Moscow, ID compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Moscow and Cheney by all bedroom counts and property types.

Moscow

Median rent price$1,100
decreased by43%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,310
decreased by32%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Moscow, ID is 16% lower than the median rent in Cheney, WA.

Discover rentals in Moscow, ID

1044 - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

7.4

Very good

1044

521 S Jackson St, Moscow, ID 83843

Studio

1 bath

$405

Apartment for rent

The Meadows On Lauder - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.5

Very good

The Meadows On Lauder

231 Lauder Ave, Moscow, ID 83843

2 beds

1 bath

$1,015

Apartment for rent

Levick Street - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.8

Very good

Levick Street

1605 S Levick St, Moscow, ID 83843

2 beds

1 bath

$1,050

Apartment for rent

Northwood Apartments-1424 - Photo 1 of 1

4d ago

8.5

Very good

Northwood Apartments-1424

1424 Northwood Dr, Moscow, ID 83843

2 beds

1 bath

$1,050

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Moscow, ID

Quick answers to common questions about the Moscow rental market.

How much is rent in Moscow?

The average rent in Moscow is $1,100 per month as of August 1, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Moscow?

Average rent prices in Moscow have increased by 7% over the last month and have increased by 8% since last year.

How does Moscow rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Moscow is 43% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $840 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Moscow?

To comfortably afford rent in Moscow, you'd need to earn approximately $44,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Moscow?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Moscow average around $1,010/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,290/month.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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