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5025-5027 Owens Rd NE,
Moses Lake, WA 98837
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Rental Market Trends in Moses Lake, WA
Updated July 2026
The average rent in Moses Lake, WA is $1,162/month.
Rent in Moses Lake is 30% lower than the national average rent of $1,662/month, making this one of the less expensive cities statewide.
$1,162/month
Average Rent
697 Sq Ft
Average Size
-5.4%
Change / Year
227
Available Apartments
Moses Lake rent varies by unit size and layout:
- Studio apartments in Moses Lake average $822 per month.
- One-bedroom apartments in Moses Lake average $1,162 per month.
- Two-bedroom apartments in Moses Lake average $1,398 per month.
- Three-bedroom apartments in Moses Lake average $1,618 or more per month.
Average Rent by Home Type
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How much has average rent changed in Moses Lake, WA?
In the past year, rent has decreased by 5.4%, which averages out to $62 less per month.
Market Trends Over Time
July 2026
2025
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Rent Ranges in Moses Lake, WA
July 2026
$1,001 - $1,500
Most rental prices fall within this range
Percentage*
Rent Range
21%
Below $700/month
26%
$700 - $1,000/month
42%
$1,001 - $1,500/month
11%
$1,501 - $2,000/month
0%
Above $2,000/month
What salary do I need to live comfortably in Moses Lake, WA?
Because the average rent in Moses Lake is $1,162, you’ll want to make about $3,873 per month or $46,476 per year. The general guideline is to pay no more than 30 percent of your monthly income on rent. However, you’ll want to consider additional factors, such as your monthly bills and other expenses. Use our rent affordability calculator to help determine how much to budget for rent.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Moses Lake, WA is 2.4% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Moses Lake is 2.7% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $822 - $1,618. You can expect to pay 2.8% more for groceries, 25.8% less for utilities, and 27.3% more for transportation.
How does Moses Lake, WA compare to other nearby cities and neighborhoods?
Use the tool below to compare Moses Lake, WA to other nearby cities and neighborhoods. The Apartments.com neighborhood guides provide you with insight into the area’s transportation, things to do, and more.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average rent in Moses Lake?
The average rent in Moses Lake is $1,162 per month, which is 30.1% lower than the national average of $1,662.
What is the average rent for a house in Moses Lake?
The average rent for a house in Moses Lake, WA is $2,065 per month.
What is the average rent for a townhome in Moses Lake?
The average rent for a townhome in Moses Lake, WA is $1,642 per month.
Are rents going up or down in Moses Lake?
Rents in Moses Lake, WA are decreasing, with prices down 5.4% year-over-year and $62 less per month.
What rent range is most common in Moses Lake?
In Moses Lake, WA, 42% of apartments fall between $1,001 - $1,500/month, though prices may vary depending on location and other factors.
Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.
* Percentages may not total 100 due to rounding.