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How much rent to charge for your home in 2025

How to price your rental property in today’s market.

Last updated: 8 July 2025 | 4 min read

What you’ll learn:

Average weekly rents (May 2025)
CITY	5+ BEDROOMS	3-4 BEDROOMS	1-2 BEDROOMS
Auckland	Auckland	$1050	$1050	$750	$750	$575	$575
Wellington	Wellington	$990	$990	$700	$700	$560	$560
Christchurch	Christchurch	N/A	N/A	$650	$650	$520	$520

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