Compare what you pay against what tenants in the same Auckland suburb actually agreed to pay, using bonds lodged with Tenancy Services in Q1 2026.
This compares against all new tenancies in your suburb, of every size. A large house will sit above the median for good reason — use the bedroom breakdown on your suburb page for a closer match.
Source · MBIE Tenancy Services — Q1 2026 · Compared against all new tenancies in the suburb · Reviewed Aug 2026 · Method
A rent above the local median is not automatically unfair — a newer, larger or better-located property genuinely commands more. But if your rent sits above the upper quartile for your suburb and the property is ordinary for the area, you have a factual basis for a conversation at renewal.
Tenants can also apply to the Tenancy Tribunal for a market rent assessment. Tenancy Services publishes guidance on how rent increases work, including the twelve-month minimum between increases.
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