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Highest Rent — New Zealand

1 Churton Park G2 $2,067

2 Remuera E7 $1,976

3 Glendowie E7 $1,950

4 Dairy Flat E7 $1,872

5 Porirua G2 $1,872

6 Grey Lynn E7 $1,797

7 Ponsonby E7 $1,768

8 Khandallah G2 $1,752

9 Pokeno G1 $1,690

10 Botany Downs E7 $1,690

11 Karori G2 $1,690

12 Whitby G2 $1,690

13 Forrest Hill E7 $1,690

14 Western Heights E7 $1,690

15 Bucklands Beach E7 $1,690

16 Parnell E7 $1,690

17 Waikowhai G3 $1,677

18 Bethlehem E8 $1,664

19 Greenhithe E7 $1,648

20 Point Chevalier E7 $1,638

21 Half Moon Bay E7 $1,612

22 Milford E7 $1,591

23 Epsom E7 $1,586

24 Lincoln E7 $1,586

25 Takapuna E7 $1,586

26 Newtown G2 $1,586

27 Lincoln E9 $1,586

28 Unsworth Heights E7 $1,576

29 Island Bay G2 $1,568

30 Oteha Valley E7 $1,560

31 Titirangi E7 $1,560

32 Royal Oak E7 $1,560

33 Browns Bay E7 $1,560

34 Pakuranga E7 $1,560

35 Howick E7 $1,534

36 Ellerslie E7 $1,534

37 Lynfield E7 $1,534

38 Ngaio G2 $1,521

39 New Windsor E7 $1,518

40 North Shore E7 $1,508

41 Sunnyhills E7 $1,508

42 Omokoroa E8 $1,508

43 Hillcrest E7 $1,508

44 Pakuranga Heights E7 $1,508

45 Halswell E9 $1,503

46 Blockhouse Bay E7 $1,492

47 Kelvin Grove F3 $1,482

48 Beachlands E7 $1,482

49 Wanaka F7 $1,456

50 Beach Haven E7 $1,456

51 Warkworth E7 $1,456

52 Birkdale E7 $1,456

53 Wellington G2 $1,430

54 Prebbleton E9 $1,430

55 Mangere East E7 $1,430

56 Massey East E7 $1,430

57 Hataitai G2 $1,430

58 Te Atatu South E7 $1,430

59 Te Atatu Peninsula E7 $1,430

60 Te Aro G2 $1,430

61 Orewa E7 $1,430

62 Albany E7 $1,430

63 West Harbour E7 $1,430

64 Birkenhead E7 $1,430

65 Tawa G2 $1,430

66 Kumeu E7 $1,430

67 Sunnyvale E7 $1,417

68 Green Bay E7 $1,404

69 Rolleston E9 $1,404

70 Massey E7 $1,404

71 Ilam E9 $1,404

72 Newlands G2 $1,404

73 Meadowbank E7 $1,378

74 Homai E7 $1,378

75 Petone G2 $1,378

76 Kelston E7 $1,373

77 Balmoral E7 $1,362

78 Tauranga E8 $1,352

79 Upper Hutt G2 $1,352

80 Pukekohe East E7 $1,352

81 Takanini E7 $1,352

82 Waikanae G2 $1,352

83 Johnsonville G2 $1,352

84 Waterloo G2 $1,326

85 Saint Johns E7 $1,326

86 Wainuiomata G2 $1,313

87 Sandringham E7 $1,313

88 Owairaka E7 $1,310

89 Auckland E7 $1,300

90 Papatoetoe E7 $1,300

91 New Lynn E7 $1,300

92 Stokes Valley G2 $1,300

93 Queenstown F7 $1,300

94 Avonhead E9 $1,300

95 Otumoetai E8 $1,300

96 Tuakau G1 $1,300

97 Onekawa F2 $1,300

98 Mount Maunganui E8 $1,300

99 Glendene E7 $1,300

100 Cashmere E9 $1,300

Cities with the highest rents in New Zealand reflect tight housing markets where demand significantly exceeds supply. Churton Park leads with a median rent of $2,067 per month.

High rents are typically found in cities with strong economies, large populations of young professionals, and limited housing supply. These markets often have low vacancy rates and competitive rental processes.

The rent burden in these cities can be significant, with many residents spending more than 30% of their income on housing. This has fueled discussions about rent control, affordable housing development, and tenant protections in many of these communities.

Did You Know?

1. Renters in Churton Park pay $2,067/month — that's $24,804 per year on housing alone.
2. The general rule of thumb is that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income — in many of these cities, average earners exceed that threshold.
3. High-rent cities often have rental vacancy rates below 5%, creating intense competition for available units.

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