Living in Wellington CBD, Wellington

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 Wellington dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about $2,450/month — roughly 4% above the city median, and among the pricier of the 7 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run $2,900 - $3,200/month and three-bedrooms $3,600 - $4,000/month on second-hand contracts. At 5 minutes to the center by walk, it sits closer to the center than most Wellington areas in the set. On safety it rates 4/5, among the lower-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the central, compact, government tags, it may suit renters who want to be close to the center.

Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see Petone.

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

OpenStreetMap maps Lambton as the nearest rail stop, Midland Park as nearby green space and Woolworths as the nearest supermarket around the Wellington CBD 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 Wellington CBD, Wellington?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Wellington CBD costs $2,300 - $2,600/month (second-hand contract) or $2,100 - $2,400/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from $2,900 - $3,200/month, and a 3-bedroom from $3,600 - $4,000/month.

Is Wellington CBD safe for expats?

Wellington CBD 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 Wellington CBD to Wellington center?

The commute from Wellington CBD to Wellington city center takes approximately 5 minutes by walk.

What is Wellington CBD like to live in?

Compact capital city center. Lambton Quay, Parliament, and Cuba Street character within walking distance. In our data it is tagged as central, compact, government.