Compared to June 2015, the average weekly rent for one bedroom properties has risen by 5% (from $320 to $336), two bedroom by 5.9% (from $406 to $430), three bedroom by 4.9% (from $492 to $516), four bedroom by 3.8% (from $626 to $650) and five or more bedroom by 4.8% (from $763 to $800).

• Central Auckland (mainly apartments) remains the most expensive area to rent smaller properties in Auckland (one, two and three bedroom properties).
• Eastern Suburbs maintains its place as the most expensive for four+ bedrooms.
• South Auckland has seen the greatest percentage increase in the past 12 months of 7.4%.
• North Shore rental prices have seen the least percentage increase in the past 12 months (only rising 3.9%).
• More than half of rentals in West Auckland (55%) are three bedroom. Every other area contains 35-46% three bedroom properties, apart from Central Auckland.
• Pakuranga/Howick has the greatest proportion of five+ bedrooms at 11%.
• The average rent in Auckland is now $516 per week.

For more information contact a property manager or to find out how much rent you can achieve, ask for a rental appraisal.