Living in Newtown, 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 $2,150/month — roughly 9% below the city median, and among the more affordable of the 7 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run $2,400 - $2,800/month and three-bedrooms $3,000 - $3,500/month on second-hand contracts. At 12 minutes to the center by bus, 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 diverse, affordable, community 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 Mercy Park as nearby green space and Moshim's Discount Warehouse as the nearest supermarket around the Newtown reference point. A school and a pharmacy are also mapped within walking distance. It also shows many 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 Newtown, Wellington?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Newtown costs $2,000 - $2,300/month (second-hand contract) or $1,800 - $2,100/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from $2,400 - $2,800/month, and a 3-bedroom from $3,000 - $3,500/month.

Is Newtown safe for expats?

Newtown 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 Newtown to Wellington center?

The commute from Newtown to Wellington city center takes approximately 12 minutes by bus.

What is Newtown like to live in?

Diverse and affordable inner suburb. Multicultural dining, hospital precinct, and strong community character. In our data it is tagged as diverse, affordable, community.