Living in Te Aro, 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 $2,250/month — roughly 4% below the city median, and among the more affordable of the 7 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run $2,600 - $3,000/month and three-bedrooms $3,200 - $3,700/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 creative, cafes, nightlife tags, it may suit value-conscious renters and students.

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, Te Aro Park as nearby green space and GoodFor as the nearest supermarket around the Te Aro 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 Te Aro, Wellington?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Te Aro costs $2,100 - $2,400/month (second-hand contract) or $1,900 - $2,200/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from $2,600 - $3,000/month, and a 3-bedroom from $3,200 - $3,700/month.

Is Te Aro safe for expats?

Te Aro 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 Te Aro to Wellington center?

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

What is Te Aro like to live in?

Wellington's creative heart. Cuba Street bars and eateries, art galleries, and the city's best cafe culture. In our data it is tagged as creative, cafes, nightlife.