Last updated on June 6, 2026

Average rent in
Moses Lake, WA

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Moses Lake, WA rent fell 11.4% year over year, with a current median of $1,550/month. Renters are paying $108 less per month on average than last year, and rents have held essentially flat month to month recently.

  • Moses Lake sits 20.5% more affordable than the $1,950/month national median, offering a smaller market with 163 total rentals and a lower price point for renters seeking value.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Moses Lake rent for about $762/month, 1-bedrooms around $1,106/month, and 2-bedrooms near $1,500/month, with larger units reaching $2,448/month for 4+ bedrooms. Houses have a median rent of $1,800/month compared to $1,400/month for apartments.

Median rent

Median rent in Moses Lake

$1,550/mo

decreased by11%

vs previous year

The average rent in Moses Lake is $1,550 per month as of June 2026. This is 21% below the national average rent, or $400 less per month.

$1.38

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Moses Lake

163

for rent on Zumper.com as of June 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Moses Lake rentals at each price point

45%34%23%11%0%
$0 - $750
$751 - $1,500
$1,501 - $2,250
$2,251 - $3,000
$3,001+

Rent trends in Moses Lake, WA

Average rent prices in Moses Lake have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 11% 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 Moses Lake, WA

Rent prices in Moses Lake vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Moses Lake is $1,400, whereas a house costs $1,800. 1-bedroom apartments in Moses Lake run $995 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,480.

Listings

Studio

$762

4%

4%

1 bedroom

$1,106

No Change

13%

2 bedroom

$1,499

No Change

6%

3 bedroom

$1,862

1%

No Change

4 bedroom

$2,447

8%

19%

Studio

Average rent

$762

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,106

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

13%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,499

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,862

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

No Change

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,447

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

19%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Moses Lake, WA, 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 Moses Lake, WA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Moses Lake and Benton City by all bedroom counts and property types.

Moses Lake

Median rent price$1,550
decreased by21%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,600
decreased by18%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Moses Lake, WA is 3% lower than the median rent in Benton City, WA.

Cost of living in Moses Lake, WA

Explore the cost of essential expenses, and then use our rent calculator to find out how much rent you can afford.

Expenses
accrued by most renters
Average cost
compared to national average
Goods & Services5% higher
GroceriesNo difference
Health16% higher
Housing9% lower
Transportation22% higher
Utilities26% lower

Discover rentals in Moses Lake, WA

Apartments for rent - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.8

Very good

Apartments for rent

1017 S Division St, Moses Lake, WA 98837

1–2 beds

1 bath

$850–$975

Apartment for rent

601 S. Division St. - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8.5

Very good

601 S. Division St.

601 S Division St, Moses Lake, WA 98837

1–2 beds

1 bath

$900–$975

Apartment for rent

7865 Valley Rd - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

8

Very good

7865 Valley Rd

7865 Valley Rd Ne, Moses Lake, WA 98837

2 beds

1 bath

$900–$1,000

Apartment for rent

839 S Division St #B - Photo 1 of 1

1d ago

Apartment for rent in Moses Lake

2BR/1.0BA

839 S Division St #B, Moses Lake, WA 98837

2 beds

1 bath

$1,000

$950

Price drop

Apartment for rent

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Frequently asked questions for Moses Lake, WA

Quick answers to common questions about the Moses Lake rental market.

How much is rent in Moses Lake?

The average rent in Moses Lake is $1,550 per month as of June 6, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Moses Lake?

Average rent prices in Moses Lake have remained the same over the last month and have decreased by 11% since last year.

How does Moses Lake rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Moses Lake is 21% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $400 less per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Moses Lake?

To comfortably afford rent in Moses Lake, you'd need to earn approximately $62,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Moses Lake?

Moses Lake, Washington rental prices in 2025 show one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,100 per month, while two-bedroom units rent for around $1,600 monthly. Both apartment sizes have experienced strong growth, with one-bedrooms up 8.9% and two-bedrooms climbing 8.8% from the previous year.

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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