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Christchurch Rent by Suburb: A Five-Area Snapshot
Christchurch rents can differ from one suburb to the next, even before you compare the condition and features of individual homes. This snapshot brings together official bond data for three-bedroom houses in five Christchurch suburbs, using the same six-month period. It is a starting point for comparison, not a rent estimate for a particular property.
Three-bedroom house rents by suburb
Tenancy Services market-rent figures for 1 March to 31 August 2026:
| Suburb | Bond records | Lower quartile | Median | Upper quartile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mairehau | 258 | $450 | $565 | $625 |
| Riccarton | 431 | $480 | $560 | $650 |
| Linwood | 338 | $395 | $495 | $565 |
| Addington | 336 | $470 | $535 | $600 |
| Halswell | 502 | $530 | $620 | $670 |
These are recorded weekly rents, not advertised asking rents. The number of bond records shown provides context for each suburb; it is not the number of homes currently available. Follow a suburb link to check the official figures and select other bedroom counts or reporting periods.
How to use the comparison
The median is a useful midpoint across the recorded rents, while the lower and upper quartiles show the middle spread of the data. A specific home may sit outside that range. Size, layout, condition, heating, insulation, parking, outdoor space and the timing of a tenancy can all affect how it compares with other homes.
When comparing a rental, look at similar homes with the same bedroom count and a similar standard of condition. Check what is included, whether the advertised amount is weekly or fortnightly, and what regular costs sit alongside the rent. If you are planning a move, our Moving In guide and Tenant Information explain useful next steps. You can also view homes currently available through New Era and read how to complete a rental application.
Why these figures need context
Tenancy Services updates its market-rent data monthly. The selected series covers the previous six months while excluding the most recent month, so it is a historical snapshot rather than a live view of today's listings. Rents can change over time, and suburb-level figures do not account for the features or condition of an individual home.
Tenancy Services advises that market-rent figures should not be used on their own to determine rent for a particular property. Landlords should consider the property itself and current market evidence; renters can use the figures as one reference when comparing options. For the official explanation and current data, visit Tenancy Services market rent.
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