Price and Location

• Auckland

  • Average median weekly rent is around NZ$650 according to Canstar. canstar.co.nz

  • More expensive suburbs: Remuera, Ponsonby, Westmere (can go $850+ median in some). canstar.co.nz

  • More affordable/up-and-coming: Henderson, Massey, Ōtara are among the cheaper spots. Trade Me+1

  • For families: Kingsland and Mt Albert are recommended for good transport + livability. Reddit

• Wellington

  • Median weekly rent around NZ$635–$680, depending on location. Bamboo Routes+1

  • Cheaper areas: units or apartments farther from the city centre can be more affordable. Trade Me

  • More premium / central: suburbs like Te Aro, Thorndon, and Mount Victoria are more expensive. Trade Me

• Christchurch

  • More affordable than Auckland and Wellington. According to Bamboo Routes, the average weekly rent is about NZ$560. Bamboo Routes

  • Good suburbs: Riccarton (popular with students), Spreydon (good value), and for quieter / more family-friendly: Fendalton, Merivale. Hayden Roulston+1

• Regional / Smaller Cities

  • In more rural or less dense regions (e.g., Southland, parts of Otago), rent tends to be lower. canstar.co.nz

  • According to a rental report, some regions are less “rent affordable” than others compared to the national average