Perth, Australia
Living in CBD Perth, Perth
Perth's compact city center. Elizabeth Quay waterfront, Hay Street Mall, and Kings Park on the doorstep.
A one-bedroom in CBD Perth rents for about $2,300 - $2,600/month — a safe area (safety 4/5), roughly 0 minutes from Perth center by walk.
Commute to Center
0 min
walk
Safety Rating
4/5
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Rent in CBD Perth
Monthly rent in AUD ($). 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 | $2,100 - $2,400/mo | $2,300 - $2,600/mo |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,600 - $3,000/mo | $2,800 - $3,200/mo |
| 3 Bedrooms | $3,200 - $3,800/mo | $3,400 - $4,000/mo |
How CBD Perth compares in Perth
Within AffordWhere's Perth dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about $2,450/month — roughly 9% above the city median, and among the pricier of the 8 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run $2,800 - $3,200/month and three-bedrooms $3,400 - $4,000/month on second-hand contracts. At 0 minutes to the center by walk, it sits closer to the center than most Perth 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, waterfront, parks tags, it may suit families and longer-term renters who want space.
Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see Victoria Park.
Rent figures reflect official statistics compiled January 2026. See data sources.
Questions people actually ask
- How much is rent in CBD Perth, Perth?
- A 1-bedroom apartment in CBD Perth costs $2,300 - $2,600/month (second-hand contract) or $2,100 - $2,400/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from $2,800 - $3,200/month, and a 3-bedroom from $3,400 - $4,000/month.
- Is CBD Perth safe for expats?
- CBD Perth 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 Perth to Perth center?
- The commute from CBD Perth to Perth city center takes approximately 0 minutes by walk.
- What is CBD Perth like to live in?
- Perth's compact city center. Elizabeth Quay waterfront, Hay Street Mall, and Kings Park on the doorstep. In our data it is tagged as business, waterfront, parks.
Other neighborhoods in Perth
Fremantle
30 min metro to center
1BR from $2,100/mo
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Subiaco
10 min metro to center
1BR from $2,200/mo
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Northbridge
5 min walk to center
1BR from $2,000/mo
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Leederville
10 min metro to center
1BR from $2,100/mo
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Mount Lawley
10 min bus to center
1BR from $2,000/mo
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Victoria Park
10 min bus to center
1BR from $1,800/mo
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Scarborough
25 min bus to center
1BR from $2,100/mo
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