Invercargill · January 2026 quarter

Average rent in Invercargill Central

The typical rent in Invercargill Central is $400 a week (up about 0% on a year earlier), measured across 291 active bonds in the January 2026 quarter. Official MBIE Tenancy Services bond data, not listing prices.

Rent by bedrooms

SizeTypical rentCheaper quarterDearer quarterActive bonds
1 bedroom$408/wk$313/wk$443/wk93
All sizes$400/wk$225/wk$450/wk291

Figures are for the Invercargill Central statistical area. Source: MBIE Tenancy Services rental bond data, January 2026 quarter. Bonds lodged with Tenancy Services, so this reflects rents actually paid, not asking prices.

Rent trend

2024-01
$385/wk
2024-04
$390/wk
2024-07
$420/wk
2024-10
$435/wk
2025-01
$400/wk
2025-04
$380/wk
2025-07
$390/wk
2025-10
$320/wk
2026-01
$400/wk

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