Living in North Dunedin, Dunedin

Monthly rent in NZD ($). First-hand contracts come straight from the landlord or housing company. Second-hand contracts are sublets, and they usually cost more.

Within AffordWhere's Dunedin dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about $1,850/month — roughly 14% below the city median, and among the more affordable of the 5 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run $2,200 - $2,600/month and three-bedrooms $2,800 - $3,300/month on second-hand contracts. At 8 minutes to the center by walk, it sits about as central as most Dunedin areas in the set. On safety it rates 4/5, among the lower-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the students, budget, lively tags, it may suit value-conscious renters and students.

Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see South Dunedin.

Rent figures reflect official statistics compiled January 2026. See data sources.

OpenStreetMap maps Ritchies/InterCity Travel Terminal as the nearest rail stop, The Quad as nearby green space and CJ Asian Supermarket as the nearest supermarket around the North Dunedin reference point. A school and a pharmacy are also mapped within walking distance. It also shows a large number of cafés and restaurants mapped within about 700m of that point.

Amenity data from OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License (ODbL). The extracted amenity dataset is published under the same license.

How much is rent in North Dunedin, Dunedin?

A 1-bedroom apartment in North Dunedin costs $1,700 - $2,000/month (second-hand contract) or $1,400 - $1,650/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from $2,200 - $2,600/month, and a 3-bedroom from $2,800 - $3,300/month.

Is North Dunedin safe for expats?

North Dunedin 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 North Dunedin to Dunedin center?

The commute from North Dunedin to Dunedin city center takes approximately 8 minutes by walk.

What is North Dunedin like to live in?

Student quarter near the University of Otago. Flat-party culture, cheap eats, and Castle Street energy. In our data it is tagged as students, budget, lively.