January 2026 Rental report
The average rent for different-sized Auckland properties for January 2026.
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Average weekly rent received across Auckland
| Focus Area | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Auckland | $ 474 | $ 649 | $ 951 | $ 1,001 | $ 1,110 |
| Central Auckland East | $ 465 | $ 592 | $ 743 | $ 932 | $ 1,162 |
| Central Auckland West | $ 525 | $ 625 | $ 822 | $ 980 | $ 1,453 |
| Eastern Suburbs | $ 474 | $ 624 | $ 787 | $ 976 | $ 1,214 |
| Franklin/Manukau Rural | $ 400 | $ 502 | $ 600 | $ 701 | $ 866 |
| Islands of the Gulf | - | - | - | - | - |
| North Shore | $ 484 | $ 596 | $ 728 | $ 897 | $ 1,066 |
| Pakuranga/Howick | $ 444 | $ 578 | $ 692 | $ 833 | $ 1,018 |
| Rodney | $ 438 | $ 564 | $ 685 | $ 821 | $ 985 |
| South Auckland | $ 404 | $ 538 | $ 656 | $ 771 | $ 906 |
| West Auckland | $ 449 | $ 561 | $ 650 | $ 770 | $ 936 |
| Total | $ 464 | $ 586 | $ 700 | $ 843 | $ 1,029 |
Released on behalf of Barfoot & Thompson by Network Communication: Megan Green, 027 221 7126, megan.green@networkcommunication.co.nz
Number of rental properties by number of rooms
| Number of bedrooms | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Auckland | 605 | 428 | 76 | 9 | 3 |
| Central Auckland East | 258 | 701 | 721 | 420 | 128 |
| Central Auckland West | 96 | 282 | 242 | 80 | 23 |
| Eastern Suburbs | 216 | 702 | 770 | 381 | 84 |
| Franklin/Manukau Rural | 29 | 166 | 456 | 291 | 53 |
| Islands of the Gulf | - | - | - | - | - |
| North Shore | 135 | 669 | 990 | 601 | 155 |
| Pakuranga/Howick | 24 | 324 | 655 | 474 | 249 |
| Rodney | 61 | 338 | 496 | 427 | 126 |
| South Auckland | 182 | 626 | 1,137 | 520 | 139 |
| West Auckland | 137 | 750 | 1,245 | 507 | 137 |
| Total | 1,750 | 5,077 | 6,984 | 3,763 | 1,109 |
Source: Barfoot & Thompson analysis of its tenancies as of 31 January 2026 and its sales over the last six months for three-bedroom properties. Gross yield is calculated using the average sales price and average rental per week for three-bedroom properties. Suburbs with less than four tenancies or four sales for three-bedroom properties with Barfoot & Thompson are not included.
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