Living in Kelburn, 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 $2,600/month — roughly 11% above the city median, and among the pricier of the 7 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run $3,100 - $3,600/month and three-bedrooms $3,900 - $4,500/month on second-hand contracts. At 8 minutes to the center by walk, it sits about as central as most Wellington areas in the set. On safety it rates 5/5, among the higher-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the upscale, university, views tags, it may suit renters weighing rent against commute.

Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see Petone. For a shorter commute, see Wellington CBD.

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

OpenStreetMap maps Kelburn as the nearest rail stop and Vertical Garden as nearby green space around the Kelburn reference point. A school and a pharmacy are also mapped within walking distance. It also shows several 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 Kelburn, Wellington?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Kelburn costs $2,400 - $2,800/month (second-hand contract) or $2,200 - $2,600/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from $3,100 - $3,600/month, and a 3-bedroom from $3,900 - $4,500/month.

Is Kelburn safe for expats?

Kelburn has a safety rating of 5/5 (Very 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 Kelburn to Wellington center?

The commute from Kelburn to Wellington city center takes approximately 8 minutes by walk.

What is Kelburn like to live in?

Upscale hillside suburb near Victoria University. Cable car access to CBD, Botanic Gardens, and stunning harbour views. In our data it is tagged as upscale, university, views.