Brisbane, Australia
Living in CBD Brisbane, Brisbane
Brisbane's commercial core. Queen Street Mall, South Bank cultural precinct across the river, and riverside dining.
A one-bedroom in CBD Brisbane rents for about $2,100 - $2,400/month — a safe area (safety 4/5), roughly 0 minutes from Brisbane center by walk.
Commute to Center
0 min
walk
Safety Rating
4/5
SafeVibe
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Rent in CBD Brisbane
Monthly rent in AUD ($). First-hand contracts come straight from the landlord or housing company. Second-hand contracts are sublets, and they usually cost more.
| Apartment Size | First-Hand Rent | Second-Hand Rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | $1,900 - $2,200/mo | $2,100 - $2,400/mo |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,400 - $2,800/mo | $2,600 - $3,000/mo |
| 3 Bedrooms | $3,000 - $3,600/mo | $3,200 - $3,800/mo |
How CBD Brisbane compares in Brisbane
Within AffordWhere's Brisbane dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about $2,250/month — roughly 5% above the city median, and among the pricier of the 8 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run $2,600 - $3,000/month and three-bedrooms $3,200 - $3,800/month on second-hand contracts. At 0 minutes to the center by walk, it sits closer to the center than most Brisbane areas in the set. On safety it rates 4/5, among the lower-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the business, riverside, cultural tags, it may suit renters weighing rent against commute.
Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see Woolloongabba.
Rent figures reflect official statistics compiled January 2026. See data sources.
Questions people actually ask
- How much is rent in CBD Brisbane, Brisbane?
- A 1-bedroom apartment in CBD Brisbane costs $2,100 - $2,400/month (second-hand contract) or $1,900 - $2,200/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from $2,600 - $3,000/month, and a 3-bedroom from $3,200 - $3,800/month.
- Is CBD Brisbane safe for expats?
- CBD Brisbane has a safety rating of 4/5 (Safe) on our scale. That is one of the higher ratings on the 1-5 scale; as always, check specific streets and visit at different times before signing a lease.
- How long is the commute from CBD Brisbane to Brisbane center?
- The commute from CBD Brisbane to Brisbane city center takes approximately 0 minutes by walk.
- What is CBD Brisbane like to live in?
- Brisbane's commercial core. Queen Street Mall, South Bank cultural precinct across the river, and riverside dining. In our data it is tagged as business, riverside, cultural.
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