Wellington · January 2026 quarter
Average rent in Island Bay
The typical rent in Island Bay is $693 a week (up about 7% on a year earlier), measured across 591 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 | $594/wk | $408/wk | $761/wk | 126 |
| 2 bedrooms | $662/wk | $573/wk | $975/wk | 162 |
| 3 bedrooms | $718/wk | $620/wk | $799/wk | 189 |
| All sizes | $693/wk | $490/wk | $800/wk | 591 |
Island Bay spans 2 statistical areas (Island Bay West, Island Bay 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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