The main divide in rental costs is between Auckland and Wellington on the one hand, and the rest of the country on the other.
In these two cities you pay significantly more to rent a property, particularly in the better areas. There’s not a great deal of difference elsewhere and the national average rent of around $200 per week has remained unchanged over the last few years. Apart from location, the size and facilities of a property are the main factors affecting the rent.
Typical rental costs for a two-bedroom unfurnished apartment range from $150 per week in cheaper areas, such as Dunedin and Rotorua, to between $350 and $500 per week in central Auckland and Wellington. The weekly rent for a three-bedroom unfurnished apartment ranges from $200 in Dunedin to between $450 and $650 in central Auckland.
Anything with a sea view will cost up to 50 per cent more, particularly in Auckland (there are lots of glorious views in New Zealand, but sea views are the only ones for which landlords charge extra). Basic properties are at a premium in any town with a university and rents may even be higher than a good quality property elsewhere.
Most landlords prefer to let their properties for at least 12 months at a time and some won’t let for less than a year; those who do tend to charge a higher rent, particularly for lets of under six months. If you find a rental property through an estate agent or rental agency, you must usually pay a fee equal to one week’s rent.
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