Last updated on July 22, 2026

Average rent in
Moses Lake, WA

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Moses Lake, WA rent is essentially flat year over year, with a current median of $1,550/month. Month over month, rent increased 2.0%, reversing a recent downward trend after reaching a trough of $1,520/month in June 2026.

  • Moses Lake is 20.3% more affordable than the $1,945/month national median, offering a smaller market with 137 total rentals that may appeal to renters seeking value in Washington state.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Moses Lake rent for $850/month, 1-bedrooms for $995/month, 2-bedrooms for $1,490/month, 3-bedrooms for $1,795/month, and 4+ bedrooms for $2,195/month. The 2-bed and 3-bed segments show slight year-over-year declines compared to the flat citywide trend.

Median rent

Median rent in Moses Lake

$1,550/mo

Flat

vs previous year

The average rent in Moses Lake is $1,550 per month as of July 2026. This is 20% below the national average rent, or $395 less per month.

$1.43

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Moses Lake

137

for rent on Zumper.com as of July 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Moses Lake rentals at each price point

50%38%25%13%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 2% over the last month and have remained the same 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 $1,395, whereas a house costs $1,795. 1-bedroom apartments in Moses Lake run $975 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,400.

Listings

Studio

$850

6%

17%

1 bedroom

$995

3%

2%

2 bedroom

$1,490

1%

1%

3 bedroom

$1,795

3%

6%

4 bedroom

$2,195

1%

37%

Studio

Average rent

$850

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

17%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$995

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

2%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,490

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

1%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,795

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

6%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,195

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

37%

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 by20%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$1,700
decreased by13%

lower than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Moses Lake, WA is 9% 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
Groceries3% higher
Health1% lower
Housing3% lower
Transportation27% higher
Utilities26% lower

Discover rentals in Moses Lake, WA

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

5d+ 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

Apartment for rent

Apartments for rent - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

8.8

Very good

Apartments for rent

1017 S Division St, Moses Lake, WA 98837

1–2 beds

1 bath

$850–$925

Apartment for rent

7865 Valley Rd Ne - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Moses Lake

Apartment for rent

Two Bedroom Apartments - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

7.9

Very good

Two Bedroom Apartments

6379 Arnold Dr Ne, Moses Lake, WA 98837

2 beds

1 bath

$950

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 July 18, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Moses Lake?

Average rent prices in Moses Lake have increased by 2% over the last month and have remained the same since last year.

How does Moses Lake rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Moses Lake is 20% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $395 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?

Based on Zumper's July 2026 data, one-bedroom apartments in Moses Lake average around $1,010/month and two-bedrooms approximately $1,510/month, both down from last 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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