Wellington · January 2026 quarter
Average rent in Newtown
The typical rent in Newtown is $687 a week (up about 24% on a year earlier), measured across 1,626 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 | $556/wk | $418/wk | $718/wk | 438 |
| 2 bedrooms | $575/wk | $530/wk | $693/wk | 417 |
| 3 bedrooms | $744/wk | $650/wk | $828/wk | 423 |
| 4 bedrooms | $970/wk | $800/wk | $2100/wk | 177 |
| All sizes | $687/wk | $500/wk | $948/wk | 1,626 |
Newtown spans 3 statistical areas (Newtown North, Newtown West, Newtown 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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