Highest Rent in Wellington Region

Top 35 cities ranked by highest rent

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Highest Rent — Wellington Region

1 Churton Park $2,067

2 Porirua $1,872

3 Khandallah $1,752

4 Karori $1,690

5 Whitby $1,690

6 Newtown $1,586

7 Island Bay $1,568

8 Ngaio $1,521

9 Wellington $1,430

10 Hataitai $1,430

11 Tawa $1,430

12 Te Aro $1,430

13 Newlands $1,404

14 Petone $1,378

15 Johnsonville $1,352

16 Waikanae $1,352

17 Upper Hutt $1,352

18 Waterloo $1,326

19 Wainuiomata $1,313

20 Stokes Valley $1,300

21 Homedale $1,274

22 Raumati Beach $1,248

23 Paraparaumu $1,248

24 Epuni $1,196

25 Avalon $1,040

26 Carterton $1,040

27 Mount Cook $1,040

28 Titahi Bay $1,040

29 Solway $1,027

30 Otaki $1,009

31 Lower Hutt $910

32 Masterton $910

33 Taita $780

34 Naenae $663

35 Cannons Creek $650

Cities with the highest rents in Wellington Region 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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