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Moses Lake, WA

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Timeless meets modern in this idyllic Eastern Washington community

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Moses Lake is a small city in east-central Washington, located just off Interstate 90 about seventy miles east of Ellensburg and one hundred miles west of Spokane. The namesake lake forms a horseshoe shape around much of the city, putting most residents just a few blocks away from the water, making aquatic activities like boating and fishing quite popular among locals.

The historically agricultural community has seen major industrial growth in recent years, with tech and manufacturing jobs now making up a sizable part of the economy, with companies like BMW and Dell now serving as major employers. The vibrant Downtown district hosts eclectic offerings ranging from locally-owned coffee shops and taverns to a community skate park and the Japanese Peace Garden, creating an environment that combines small-town charm with the diversity of a much larger city.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Moses Lake, WA is $1,073 for a studio, $1,313 for one bedroom, $1,530 for two bedrooms, and $1,639 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Moses Lake has decreased by -2.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,313/month
718 Sq Ft
House
$2,189/month
1,501 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,890/month
1,660 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,659/month
1,210 Sq Ft
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Cost of Living

The cost of living in Moses Lake, WA is 1.7% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Moses Lake is 7.1% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,073 - $1,639. You can expect to pay 4.2% more for groceries, 24.2% less for utilities, and 26.5% more for transportation.

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Transportation

33

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

39

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Sage Point Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

360 Students

6
out of 10

North Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

282 Students

6
out of 10

Park Orchard Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

439 Students

5
out of 10

Peninsula Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

416 Students

5
out of 10

Garden Heights Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

396 Students

5
out of 10

Chief Moses Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

878 Students

4
out of 10

Frontier Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

758 Students

3
out of 10

Endeavor Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

267 Students

3
out of 10

Moses Lake High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,984 Students

4
out of 10

Wenatchee Valley Technical Skill Center Branch Cam

Public

Grades 10-12

27 Students

Rating Unavailable

Wellpinit Alliance -Columbia Basin J.C.

Public

Grades 11-12

21 Students

Rating Unavailable

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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 February 2025.