Living in Petone, 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 $2,050/month — roughly 13% below the city median, and among the more affordable of the 7 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run $2,300 - $2,700/month and three-bedrooms $2,800 - $3,300/month on second-hand contracts. At 20 minutes to the center by metro, it sits farther out 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 affordable, beach, community tags, it may suit renters weighing rent against commute.

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

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

OpenStreetMap maps Petone as the nearest rail stop, Aurora Street Reserve as nearby green space and PAK'nSAVE as the nearest supermarket around the Petone 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 Petone, Wellington?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Petone costs $1,900 - $2,200/month (second-hand contract) or $1,700 - $2,000/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from $2,300 - $2,700/month, and a 3-bedroom from $2,800 - $3,300/month.

Is Petone safe for expats?

Petone 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 Petone to Wellington center?

The commute from Petone to Wellington city center takes approximately 20 minutes by metro.

What is Petone like to live in?

Affordable Lower Hutt suburb with beach access. Jackson Street boutiques and cafes, strong community feel, and easy train commute. In our data it is tagged as affordable, beach, community.