Cities with the cheapest rent in Oceania

Where housing stops eating the budget in Oceania: catalog cities ranked by monthly rent for a one-person place, with the full cost of living and safety alongside so cheap rent doesn't hide an expensive or rough city.

Methodology: Only cities with a 50+ safety score qualify; ranked by curated monthly rent for one person, lowest first, from the Jonzy city catalog.

  1. 1. Apia, Samoa

    Rent $600/mo · $1,320/mo all-in · Safety 80/100

    Rent from $600/mo and about $1,320/mo all-in, with 80/100 safety.

  2. 2. Nuku'alofa, Tonga

    Rent $600/mo · $1,300/mo all-in · Safety 80/100

    Rent from $600/mo and about $1,300/mo all-in, with 80/100 safety.

  3. 3. Nadi, Fiji

    Rent $800/mo · $1,610/mo all-in · Safety 74/100

    Rent from $800/mo and about $1,610/mo all-in, with 74/100 safety.

  4. 4. Port Vila, Vanuatu

    Rent $800/mo · $1,610/mo all-in · Safety 78/100

    Rent from $800/mo and about $1,610/mo all-in, with 78/100 safety.

  5. 5. Koror, Palau

    Rent $900/mo · $1,810/mo all-in · Safety 82/100

    Rent from $900/mo and about $1,810/mo all-in, with 82/100 safety.

  6. 6. Hobart, Australia

    Rent $1,300/mo · $2,400/mo all-in · Safety 92/100

    Rent from $1,300/mo and about $2,400/mo all-in, with 92/100 safety.

  7. 7. Auckland, New Zealand

    Rent $1,400/mo · $2,360/mo all-in · Safety 90/100

    Rent from $1,400/mo and about $2,360/mo all-in, with 90/100 safety.

  8. 8. Wellington, New Zealand

    Rent $1,500/mo · $2,450/mo all-in · Safety 84/100

    Rent from $1,500/mo and about $2,450/mo all-in, with 84/100 safety.

  9. 9. Perth, Australia

    Rent $1,600/mo · $2,640/mo all-in · Safety 84/100

    Rent from $1,600/mo and about $2,640/mo all-in, with 84/100 safety.

  10. 10. Brisbane, Australia

    Rent $1,700/mo · $2,950/mo all-in · Safety 88/100

    Rent from $1,700/mo and about $2,950/mo all-in, with 88/100 safety.

  11. 11. Melbourne, Australia

    Rent $1,700/mo · $2,710/mo all-in · Safety 82/100

    Rent from $1,700/mo and about $2,710/mo all-in, with 82/100 safety.

  12. 12. Queenstown, New Zealand

    Rent $1,700/mo · $2,940/mo all-in · Safety 92/100

    Rent from $1,700/mo and about $2,940/mo all-in, with 92/100 safety.

Frequently asked questions

Cities with the cheapest rent in Oceania — which city is #1?

Apia, Samoa tops this list. Rent from $600/mo and about $1,320/mo all-in, with 80/100 safety. Nuku'alofa and Nadi round out the top three.

How is this ranking calculated?

Only cities with a 50+ safety score qualify; ranked by curated monthly rent for one person, lowest first, from the Jonzy city catalog. 13 catalog cities in Oceania qualified for this list; the top 12 are shown. Scores are catalog averages, not personalised — Jonzy re-ranks every city for your own income, passport and lifestyle when you sign in.

How much does it cost to live in the top city in Oceania?

Apia runs about $1,320/month all-in for one person — rent, food, transport, healthcare, utilities and everyday extras. See the Apia city guide for the full cost breakdown, visa options and FAQ.