Renting Guide

How much is rent in NZ?

Don’t overpay — check our data on the average rent in New Zealand before you sign your lease.

Ben Tutty
By Ben Tutty (Content Writer)
Last updated: 11 December 2024 | 3 min read

Average rent in NZ

Average rent Auckland

Average rent Wellington

Wellington has a high median rent compared to most NZ cities.

Average rent Christchurch

Cheapest place to rent in nz

FAQs — affordable renting in NZ

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