Central Otago · January 2026 quarter
Average rent in Cromwell
The typical rent in Cromwell is $681 a week (down about 1% on a year earlier), measured across 618 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 | $622/wk | $620/wk | $780/wk | 57 |
| 2 bedrooms | $650/wk | $615/wk | $670/wk | 45 |
| 3 bedrooms | $712/wk | $691/wk | $768/wk | 312 |
| All sizes | $681/wk | $635/wk | $795/wk | 618 |
Cromwell spans 2 statistical areas (Cromwell West, Cromwell East); 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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