Last updated on October 21, 2026

Average rent in
Moses Lake, WA

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Moses Lake, WA rent slipped 9.4% year over year, with a current median of $1,450/month. Renters today are paying $69 less per month on average than last year, despite a 3.1% month-over-month increase in October 2026.

  • Moses Lake is 23.7% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a lower-cost rental market with 161 total rentals available across the city.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios rent for $850/month, 1-bedrooms for $975/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,400/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,895/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,150/month in Moses Lake, WA. This range reflects the variety of bedroom options available to renters.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    The 3-bedroom segment in Moses Lake, WA rose 5.6% year over year, diverging from the citywide decline of 9.4%. This positive shift contrasts with the broader market trend and shows a unique dynamic in this bedroom tier.

Median rent

Median rent in Moses Lake

$1,450/mo

decreased by9%

vs previous year

The average rent in Moses Lake is $1,450 per month as of October 2026. This is 24% below the national average rent, or $450 less per month.

$1.35

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Moses Lake

161

for rent on Zumper.com as of October 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Moses Lake rentals at each price point

55%41%28%14%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 increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 9% 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 $1,295, whereas a house costs $1,897. 1-bedroom apartments in Moses Lake run $950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,300.

Listings

Studio

$850

8%

8%

1 bedroom

$975

3%

5%

2 bedroom

$1,400

1%

6%

3 bedroom

$1,895

3%

No Change

4 bedroom

$2,150

6%

1%

Studio

Average rent

$850

Last 30 days

8%

Last year

8%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$975

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

5%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,895

Last 30 days

3%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,150

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

1%

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$1,450
decreased by24%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,806
decreased by5%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Moses Lake, WA is 20% 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 & Services8% higher
Groceries1% higher
Health2% higher
Housing4% lower
Transportation27% higher
Utilities26% lower

Discover rentals in Moses Lake, WA

The Cape at Interlake - Photo 1 of 1
Income restricted
Rent special

14m ago

8.4

Very good

The Cape at Interlake

511 S Interlake Rd, Moses Lake, WA 98837

2–4 beds

2 baths

$600–$1,453

Additional fees apply. The price shown reflects base rent. Based on information provided by the property, additional fees may apply, but no required monthly charges have been confirmed. See all fees for details.
1123 Marina Drive - Photo 1 of 1

2d ago

7.9

Very good

1123 Marina Drive

1123 W Marina Dr, Moses Lake, WA 98837

1–2 beds

1 bath

$775–$925

601 S Division St #14 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Moses Lake

2 beds

1 bath

$925

7865 Valley Rd Ne - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Moses Lake

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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 $1,450 per month as of October 17, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Moses Lake?

Average rent prices in Moses Lake have increased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 9% since last year.

How does Moses Lake rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Moses Lake is 24% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $450 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 $58,000/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?

November offers the lowest rents in Moses Lake, running about 12% below April prices, which see the highest rents of the year. Timing your search for late fall could save you money compared to spring apartment hunting.

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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