Carterton · January 2026 quarter
Average rent in Carterton
The typical rent in Carterton is $466 a week (down about 10% on a year earlier), measured across 372 active bonds in the January 2026 quarter. Official MBIE Tenancy Services bond data, not listing prices.
Rent by bedrooms
| Size | Typical rent | Cheaper quarter | Dearer quarter | Active bonds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $439/wk | $315/wk | $613/wk | 93 |
| All sizes | $466/wk | $369/wk | $573/wk | 372 |
Carterton spans 2 statistical areas (Carterton North, Carterton South); the typical figure combines them weighted by bond count, and the quarter columns show the range across those areas. Source: MBIE Tenancy Services rental bond data, January 2026 quarter. Bonds lodged with Tenancy Services, so this reflects rents actually paid, not asking prices.
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