Rotorua · January 2026 quarter
Average rent in Rotorua Central
The typical rent in Rotorua Central is $480 a week (down about 13% on a year earlier), measured across 111 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 | $475/wk | $455/wk | $518/wk | 42 |
| All sizes | $480/wk | $460/wk | $535/wk | 111 |
Figures are for the Rotorua 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.
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