Last updated on September 6, 2026

Average rent in
Moses Lake, WA

Key takeaways for renters

  • The bottom line

    Moses Lake, WA rent fell 11.2% year over year, with a current median of $1,466/month. Renters today are paying $194 less per month on average than last year, continuing a decline from the peak of $1,850/month in April 2025.

  • Moses Lake sits 22.8% more affordable than the $1,900/month national median, offering a smaller market with 171 total rentals and a lower price point for renters.

  • Rent ranges by bedroom

    Studios in Moses Lake rent for about $850/month, 1-bedrooms around $975/month, and 2-bedrooms near $1,400/month, with 3-bedrooms at $1,875/month and 4+ bedrooms at $2,225/month. These ranges reflect the variety of options available across bedroom sizes.

Median rent

Median rent in Moses Lake

$1,466/mo

decreased by11%

vs previous year

The average rent in Moses Lake is $1,466 per month as of September 2026. This is 23% below the national average rent, or $434 less per month.

$1.40

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Moses Lake

171

for rent on Zumper.com as of September 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 decreased by 1% 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 $1,250, whereas a house costs $1,900. 1-bedroom apartments in Moses Lake run $950 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,300.

Listings

Studio

$850

No Change

4%

1 bedroom

$975

1%

3%

2 bedroom

$1,400

No Change

6%

3 bedroom

$1,875

2%

4%

4 bedroom

$2,225

1%

34%

Studio

Average rent

$850

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

4%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$975

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

3%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,400

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

6%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$1,875

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,225

Last 30 days

1%

Last year

34%

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$1,466
decreased by23%

lower than the national median

Median rent price$2,062
increased by9%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Moses Lake, WA is 29% 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

3d 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

2d ago

8.2

Very good

Apartments for rent

1017 S Division St, Moses Lake, WA 98837

1–2 beds

1 bath

$775–$900

Apartment for rent

7865 Valley Rd Ne - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Moses Lake

Apartment for rent

601 S Division St #14 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Apartment for rent in Moses Lake

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 $1,466 per month as of September 5, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Moses Lake?

Average rent prices in Moses Lake have decreased by 1% 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 23% below the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $434 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 $59,000/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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