Living in Mount Victoria, 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 $2,400/month — close to the city median, and mid-priced of the 7 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run $2,800 - $3,300/month and three-bedrooms $3,500 - $4,200/month on second-hand contracts. At 10 minutes to the center by walk, it sits about as central as 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 views, character, central tags, it may suit renters who want to be close to the center.

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 Charles Plimmer Park as nearby green space and Four Square as the nearest supermarket around the Mount Victoria reference point. A school and a pharmacy are also mapped within walking distance. It also shows a handful 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 Mount Victoria, Wellington?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Mount Victoria costs $2,200 - $2,600/month (second-hand contract) or $2,000 - $2,400/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from $2,800 - $3,300/month, and a 3-bedroom from $3,500 - $4,200/month.

Is Mount Victoria safe for expats?

Mount Victoria 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 Mount Victoria to Wellington center?

The commute from Mount Victoria to Wellington city center takes approximately 10 minutes by walk.

What is Mount Victoria like to live in?

Central suburb with character homes and panoramic views. Close to Oriental Bay, cafes, and walking trails on the town belt. In our data it is tagged as views, character, central.