Wellington average 1-bed rent: NZ$ 2,400/mo Year-on-year rent increase: +2% Wellington rents flat as public sector shrinks Healthy Homes enforcement continues Lower Hutt offers better value Bonds are capped at 4 weeks' rent and lodged with Tenancy Services. Rent can only rise once every 12 months with 60 days' notice. Wellington average 1-bed rent: NZ$ 2,400/mo Year-on-year rent increase: +2% Wellington rents flat as public sector shrinks Healthy Homes enforcement continues Lower Hutt offers better value Bonds are capped at 4 weeks' rent and lodged with Tenancy Services. Rent can only rise once every 12 months with 60 days' notice.
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Average rent in Wellington 2026
Average rent costs by neighbourhood, yearly rent increases and tenant rights in Wellington. The typical one-bedroom rent is NZ$ 2,400 per month, up 2% year on year.
Average rent by neighbourhood
| Neighbourhood | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | Yearly increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Te Aro (CBD) | NZ$ 2,400 | NZ$ 3,500 | +1.8% |
| Mount Victoria | NZ$ 2,600 | NZ$ 3,800 | +2.1% |
| Newtown | NZ$ 2,200 | NZ$ 3,200 | +2.3% |
| Lower Hutt | NZ$ 1,900 | NZ$ 2,700 | +2.5% |
Indicative 2026 figures (per month, NZD). Compare with real tenant-reported rents on RentScore.
Tenant rights in Wellington
- Bonds are capped at 4 weeks' rent and lodged with Tenancy Services.
- Rent can only rise once every 12 months with 60 days' notice.
- Healthy Homes standards require heating, insulation and ventilation.
- Fixed-term tenancies convert to periodic unless both parties agree otherwise.
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