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Wellington

New Zealand

Wellington is a major university destination in New Zealand. Compare housing, campus access, public transport and contract conditions on the exact address before committing.

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Safety 81/100
Affordability 35/100
Student-friendly 92/100
Nightlife 82/100
Transport 82/100

Last reviewed: 2026-08-26. Rent, scores and commute notes are indicative and should be verified before real decisions.

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Neighborhood ranking

Best neighborhoods for students

  1. Kelburn 96/100
  2. Te Aro 92/100
  3. Newtown 92/100
  4. Johnsonville 92/100

Best neighborhoods for nightlife

  1. Te Aro 92/100
  2. Kelburn 96/100
  3. Newtown 92/100
  4. Johnsonville 92/100

Best neighborhoods for quiet living

  1. Kelburn 96/100
  2. Newtown 92/100
  3. Johnsonville 92/100
  4. Te Aro 92/100

Best neighborhoods for low rent

  1. Johnsonville 260 EUR
  2. Newtown 290 EUR
  3. Kelburn 330 EUR
  4. Te Aro 350 EUR

Best neighborhoods for safety

  1. Johnsonville 92/100
  2. Kelburn 96/100
  3. Newtown 92/100
  4. Te Aro 92/100

Neighborhood cards

Where to live in Wellington

Kelburn

Student hub

Kelburn is a practical area to compare for campus access, daily services and public transport.

Room
330 EUR
Studio
535 EUR
Apartment
759 EUR
Safety 81 Student-friendly 96 Nightlife 64 Commute 82
Pros
  • student-friendly: 96/100 in this guide.
  • Indicative room rent: 330 EUR.
  • Useful for Victoria University of Wellington.
Cons
  • Check the exact block and building before signing.
  • Busier profile: check noise and activity at different times.
  • Rent and commute are indicative and depend on the exact address.
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Te Aro

Nightlife

Te Aro is a practical area to compare for campus access, daily services and public transport.

Room
350 EUR
Studio
567 EUR
Apartment
805 EUR
Safety 78 Student-friendly 92 Nightlife 82 Commute 82
Pros
  • student-friendly: 92/100 in this guide.
  • Indicative room rent: 350 EUR.
  • Useful for Victoria University of Wellington.
Cons
  • Check the exact block and building before signing.
  • Busier profile: check noise and activity at different times.
  • Rent and commute are indicative and depend on the exact address.
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Newtown

Balanced

Newtown is a practical area to compare for campus access, daily services and public transport.

Room
290 EUR
Studio
470 EUR
Apartment
667 EUR
Safety 81 Student-friendly 92 Nightlife 64 Commute 82
Pros
  • student-friendly: 92/100 in this guide.
  • Indicative room rent: 290 EUR.
  • Useful for University of Otago Wellington.
Cons
  • Check the exact block and building before signing.
  • Busier profile: check noise and activity at different times.
  • Rent and commute are indicative and depend on the exact address.
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Johnsonville

Lower rent

Johnsonville is a practical area to compare for campus access, daily services and public transport.

Room
260 EUR
Studio
421 EUR
Apartment
598 EUR
Safety 84 Student-friendly 92 Nightlife 64 Commute 82
Pros
  • student-friendly: 92/100 in this guide.
  • Indicative room rent: 260 EUR.
  • Useful for Victoria University via city.
Cons
  • Check the exact block and building before signing.
  • Busier profile: check noise and activity at different times.
  • Rent and commute are indicative and depend on the exact address.
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Study

Major universities in Wellington

Victoria University of Wellington

Università pubblica

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Nearest neighborhoods
Te AroKelburn
Commute from top areas
  • Te Aro10–35 min
  • Kelburn10–35 min

Rent analysis

Average rent by neighborhood

Indicative monthly asking levels for rooms, studios and apartments.

Te Aro
350 EUR
Kelburn
330 EUR
Newtown
290 EUR
Johnsonville
260 EUR
Neighborhood cardsRoomStudioApartment
Te Aro350 EUR567 EUR805 EUR
Kelburn330 EUR535 EUR759 EUR
Newtown290 EUR470 EUR667 EUR
Johnsonville260 EUR421 EUR598 EUR

Cheapest: Johnsonville, Newtown, Kelburn

Mid-range: Johnsonville, Newtown, Kelburn

Premium: Te Aro, Kelburn, Newtown

Safety

Safety notes

Safer neighborhoods

Kelburn, Newtown, Johnsonville

Areas to be careful with

nodi di trasporto affollati e aree nightlife a tarda ora, strade isolate e rientri dopo l’ultimo servizio

  • Risk varies by street and time; housing fraud is a common arrival risk.

Student perspective: Check the exact journey at class and evening hours, the building condition, the landlord’s identity and the full agreement before paying any deposit.

Nightlife

Where to go out

Te Aro

food, events and social life

Check the exact journey at class and evening hours, the building condition, the landlord’s identity and the full agreement before paying any deposit.

Kelburn

food, events and social life

Check the exact journey at class and evening hours, the building condition, the landlord’s identity and the full agreement before paying any deposit.

Transport

Getting around Wellington

Use the official operator linked below for routes, fares, student eligibility and last services; products from different operators may not be interchangeable.

Metro Metlink rail
Tram / busBus urbani e cable car servono gli assi centrali.
TrainTransport data under review
Pass info Verify the current student product, age or residence conditions and the required proof directly with the operator.
WalkabilityTransport data under review
Bike-friendlinessTransport data under review

Transport sources Metlink

Cost of living

Monthly budget estimate

Reference monthly budget Data under review

Spending items

Food Data under review
Transport Data under review
Utilities Data under review
Coffee / bars Data under review

Figures are not published until they are checked and linked to a source.

Decision guide

Pros and cons of living in Wellington

5 strengths

  1. Use the official operator linked below for routes, fares, student eligibility and last services; products from different operators may not be interchangeable.
  2. Victoria University of Wellington: poli di studio rilevanti per la città.
  3. Check the exact journey at class and evening hours, the building condition, the landlord’s identity and the full agreement before paying any deposit.
  4. Casa, distanza dal campus e consumi sono le variabili che incidono di più; le cifre non sono preventivi garantiti.
  5. Te Aro, Kelburn, Newtown sono tra le zone analizzate nella guida.

5 drawbacks

  1. Risk varies by street and time; housing fraud is a common arrival risk.
  2. Fast-changing availability
  3. Rent, scores and commute notes are indicative and should be verified before real decisions.

FAQ

Questions about moving to Wellington

Which area is best for a student?

Check the exact journey at class and evening hours, the building condition, the landlord’s identity and the full agreement before paying any deposit.

How much should I budget for a room?

Check the exact journey at class and evening hours, the building condition, the landlord’s identity and the full agreement before paying any deposit.

Does the map show every official boundary?

No. It shows validated real areas useful for orientation; the map note states the source and coverage limits.