Queenstown-Lakes · January 2026 quarter
Average rent in Wānaka
The typical rent in Wānaka is $819 a week (up about 6% on a year earlier), measured across 405 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 | $1100/wk | $875/wk | $1200/wk | 15 |
| 3 bedrooms | $886/wk | $713/wk | $956/wk | 108 |
| 4 bedrooms | $980/wk | $900/wk | $1050/wk | 36 |
| All sizes | $819/wk | $628/wk | $1075/wk | 405 |
Wānaka spans 4 statistical areas (Wānaka Waterfront, Wānaka North, Wānaka West, Wānaka Central); 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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