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How much rent to charge for your home in 2025

How to price your rental property in today’s market.

Hannah Hilliam
Last updated: 8 July 2025 | 4 min read

What you’ll learn:

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Average weekly rents (May 2025)
CITY5+ BEDROOMS3-4 BEDROOMS1-2 BEDROOMS
AucklandAuckland$1050$1050$750$750$575$575
WellingtonWellington$990$990$700$700$560$560
ChristchurchChristchurchN/AN/A$650$650$520$520

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