Flatmates & Rooms for Rent in Wellington
Bunkd is a free, swipe-to-match app for finding a verified flatmate or a room to rent in Wellington. A room typically costs about NZ$220–NZ$330/week, with no letting fees — sign up, swipe through phone-verified people, and match.
Open Bunkd →If you have a room
List your spare room in Wellington
Free to list in 2 minutes. Verified flatmates swipe right; you swipe back.
If you need a room
Swipe rooms across Wellington
See real rooms with weekly rent, photos, house rules and the actual person — before you message.
If you want a flatmate
Find someone to split rent with
Match on schedule, cleanliness, sleep timing and dealbreakers.
How do I find a flatmate in Wellington?
Sign up free, set your area to a Wellington suburb (Te Aro, Mt Victoria, Newtown, Kelburn or Thorndon) and swipe phone-verified profiles. Two right-swipes is a match, then you chat in-app.
How much is rent for a room in Wellington?
A room in a Wellington flat typically costs NZ$220–NZ$330 per week (rent is quoted weekly), depending on suburb.
Best Wellington suburbs for flatting
Te Aro
Central, nightlife, walk everywhere. $260–$360/wk.
Mt Victoria
Character villas, close to town. $250–$340/wk.
Newtown / Berhampore
Diverse, value, lively. $220–$300/wk.
Kelburn
Near Victoria University, student belt. $230–$320/wk.
Thorndon
Historic, near Parliament. $250–$340/wk.
Hutt Valley / Porirua
Most affordable, train to town. $180–$250/wk.
Frequently asked questions
Is Bunkd free? Any letting fees in Wellington?
Free to join and match — no letting fees, no listing fees.
Average room rent in Wellington?
Roughly NZ$220–NZ$330/week for a room in a flat.
Are profiles verified?
Yes — phone-verified, one account per person.