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Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Moscow

Moscow, ID has 7 affordable and income-based rental properties with 343 total units across the city. With a median rent of $927 per month and 60 percent of residents renting (according to Census ACS 5-Year data), income-based housing plays a meaningful role in the local rental market. The 2 properties with available inspection scores both rated excellent.

7
Properties
343
Total units
96/100
Avg HUD score

At a glance

🏠 Affordability
$927/mo

Affordability in Moscow, ID

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median monthly rent in Moscow is $927, the median household income is $57,022 per year, and 60% of residents rent their homes. With more than half the city renting, finding housing that fits your budget is a priority for many Moscow residents.

  • Assisted properties tracked by Lease Lantern: 2 buildings with 51 total units
  • These income-based and HUD-assisted options can offer rents significantly below the local market rate for eligible households.
Census ACS 5-Year
🛡️ Safety
19 / 100k · 2024

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Moscow Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 19 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Note that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

FBI Crime Data Explorer
🚶 Getting around
Walk Score 78 · Very Walkable

Getting Around Moscow

According to Walk Score, the area around Moscow's assisted properties scores 78 (Very Walkable) and a Bike Score of 78. No Transit Score is available. These scores reflect walkability and bikeability near the assisted properties listed on this page.

Walk Score
🎓 Schools
9 schools · 2 districts

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 9 schools across 2 districts serve Moscow, including 5 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high schools, and 1 other. Ratings vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address.

NCES Common Core of Data
📊 Cost of living
$57,022 median income

Cost of Living in Moscow, ID

The median household income in Moscow is $57,022 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. The median rent citywide is $927 per month, per the same source.

Income-based and HUD-assisted housing ties rent to a percentage of your household income, which can make a meaningful difference for renters earning below the area median.

Census ACS 5-Year
🌊 Environment & risk

Flood and Environmental Exposure

None of the HUD-assisted properties in Moscow are mapped in a high-risk flood zone, and zero units carry a high-risk flood designation according to flood mapping data. Flood exposure for assisted renters here is effectively zero based on available figures.

FEMA · EPA AirNow
HUD Inspection Scoresavg 96/100(2 of 7 scored)
90+ (2)No score (5)

7 properties on the map

Top-rated properties

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Your rights & resources

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About Affordable Housing in Moscow, ID

Moscow is a small university city in northern Idaho with a notably renter-majority population -- according to the Census ACS 5-Year, 60 percent of households rent. The median rent citywide is $927 per month and the median household income is $57,022 annually, according to the same source.

Lease Lantern currently tracks 2 HUD-assisted or income-based properties in Moscow, totaling 51 units. Both scored properties earned an excellent inspection rating, with an average HUD inspection score of 96.

Neither tracked property falls within a mapped flood zone, according to available flood data.

Getting Around Moscow

Moscow scores 78 ("Very Walkable") for both walking and biking, according to Walk Score, making it easier than many small cities to manage daily errands without a car.

Safety

According to the FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Moscow Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 19 per 100,000 residents in 2024.

Schools

Moscow is served by 2 school districts with 9 public schools -- including 5 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high schools, and 1 other -- according to NCES Common Core of Data.

Eligibility & how to apply

Idaho income limits (2026)Idaho public housing authoritiesSection 8 waitlists in Idaho

Helpful guides

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