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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Wellington Rent Index 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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Wellington Rent Index 2026

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