Moscow Pronounced enPR: Idaho border. The city is the home of the University of Idaho, the land grant institution and primary research university for the state. Seven miles to the west is Pullman, Washington and Washington State University. While the University of Idaho is the dominant employer in Moscow, the city also serves as an agricultural and commercial hub for the Palouse region. The population was 21,291 at the 2000 census. Moscow is the birthplace of Carol Ryrie Brink and singer Josh Ritter. Along with the rest of north Idaho, Moscow resides in the Pacific Time Zone. Moscow apartments for rent comparison page shows most up to date rent information on Moscow apartments and houses. Rent information is obtained from multiple rental sources but we cannot guarantee their accuracy.