National median weekly rent falls to $620

StuffRNZFriday 15 August 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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New Zealand's national median weekly rent decreased by 3 per cent to $620 in July. According to Trade Me Property Rental Price Index data, this downward trend continues as supply increases and demand decreases. Wellington saw the largest year-on-year decline, with asking rents falling 7.7 per cent to $600 per week.

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First reported by Stuff, Fri 15 Aug 2025, 7:21am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 2 hours
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