Lowest Rent in New Zealand

Top 100 cities ranked by lowest rent

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Lowest Rent — New Zealand

1 Otara E7 $473

2 Manukau City E7 $484

3 Wiri E7 $484

4 Nelson F5 $520

5 Oamaru F7 $536

6 Papanui E9 $611

7 Rosedale F8 $650

8 Cannons Creek G2 $650

9 Naenae G2 $663

10 Timaru E9 $702

11 Tamaki E7 $715

12 Flaxmere F2 $723

13 Dannevirke F3 $728

14 Richmond TAS $733

15 Greymouth G3 $744

16 Levin F3 $754

17 Gore F8 $754

18 Thames G1 $754

19 Favona E7 $780

20 Riccarton E9 $780

21 Marton F3 $780

22 Invercargill F8 $780

23 Terrace End F3 $780

24 Taita G2 $780

25 Mangere E7 $780

26 East Gore F8 $806

27 Stratford F9 $832

28 Rangiora E9 $845

29 Palmerston North F3 $848

30 Kaitaia F6 $848

31 Waitara F9 $848

32 Hawera F9 $858

33 Tokoroa G1 $858

34 Gisborne F1 $858

35 Papatowai F7 $858

36 Dargaville F6 $863

37 Kawerau E8 $871

38 Lower Hutt G2 $910

39 Raureka F2 $910

40 Alexandra F7 $910

41 Whangarei F6 $910

42 Raumanga F6 $910

43 Masterton G2 $910

44 Claudelands G1 $910

45 Whakatane E8 $936

46 Whanganui F3 $936

47 New Brighton E9 $936

48 Ashburton E9 $936

49 Mahora F2 $952

50 Mosgiel F7 $962

51 West End F3 $962

52 Kaiapoi E9 $975

53 Ngaruawahia G1 $988

54 Blenheim F4 $988

55 Allenton E9 $988

56 Motueka TAS $988

57 Katikati E8 $993

58 Otaki G2 $1,009

59 Akina F2 $1,014

60 Huntly G1 $1,014

61 Hamilton G1 $1,014

62 New Plymouth F9 $1,014

63 Bryndwr E9 $1,014

64 Vogeltown F9 $1,014

65 Upper Riccarton E9 $1,014

66 Taupo G1 $1,014

67 Saint Kilda F7 $1,027

68 Solway G2 $1,027

69 Hornby E9 $1,040

70 Kaiti F1 $1,040

71 Havelock North F2 $1,040

72 Bell Block F9 $1,040

73 Mount Cook G2 $1,040

74 Mairehau E9 $1,040

75 Mangapapa F1 $1,040

76 Shirley E9 $1,040

77 Ngongotaha E8 $1,040

78 Titahi Bay G2 $1,040

79 Matamata G1 $1,040

80 Carterton G2 $1,040

81 Spreydon E9 $1,040

82 Takaro F3 $1,040

83 North East Valley F7 $1,040

84 Hastings F2 $1,040

85 Avalon G2 $1,040

86 Henderson E7 $1,045

87 Rotorua E8 $1,066

88 Te Hapara F1 $1,066

89 Awapuni F3 $1,066

90 Springlands F4 $1,066

91 Hillsborough E7 $1,079

92 Tikipunga F6 $1,079

93 Morrinsville G1 $1,092

94 Sydenham E9 $1,092

95 Redwoodtown F4 $1,092

96 Napier F2 $1,105

97 Avondale E7 $1,105

98 Onerahi F6 $1,105

99 Somerfield E9 $1,115

100 Christchurch E9 $1,118

Cities with the lowest rents in New Zealand offer affordable rental housing options for residents. Otara has a median rent of just $473 per month.

Low rental costs can significantly improve quality of life by leaving more disposable income for savings, healthcare, education, and recreation. These cities appeal to students, young professionals starting their careers, and retirees on fixed incomes.

Affordable rental markets often exist in cities with lower overall demand, but many are experiencing renewed interest from remote workers and companies seeking lower-cost locations for operations.

Did You Know?

1. At $473/month, renting in Otara costs about $16 per day.
2. Affordable rent allows residents to save more, invest more, and enjoy a higher quality of life on the same income.
3. Many low-rent cities are experiencing an influx of remote workers who discovered they can maintain their salary while dramatically reducing housing costs.

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