A single room in a University of Auckland first-year hall costs NZ$550 to NZ$610 a week in 2027, or NZ$21,450 to NZ$23,790 for the 39-week year, while the median rent on new tenancies in Auckland was NZ$650 a week in June 2026. This guide sets out the verified figures and what I could not confirm.
Details come from the University of Auckland’s 2027 accommodation pages and Tenancy Services data published through Figure.NZ, checked on 22 October 2026. All amounts are in New Zealand dollars. The university page shows no publication date, and I could not verify rules on bonds, so none are quoted.
University of Auckland first-year halls, 2027
| Residence | Room | Weekly | 39 weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grafton Hall | Single room | $550 | $21,450 |
| O’Rorke Hall | Single room | $550 | $21,450 |
| O’Rorke Hall | Large single | $570 | $22,230 |
| University Hall Towers | Single room | $550 | $21,450 |
| Waipārūrū Hall | Single room | $580 | $22,620 |
| Waipārūrū Hall | Large single, ensuite | $610 | $23,790 |
| University Hall Apartments | Single room in a 4–5 bed apartment, self-catered | $385 | $15,015 |
- Grafton, O’Rorke, University Hall Towers and Waipārūrū are fully catered, with three meals a day, seven days a week.
- Rates include a one-off $400 Residential Services fee. A $450 non-refundable administration fee is separate.
- The total deposit is $1,100: the $450 administration fee plus $650 towards your advance payment and services fee. The advance payment is roughly the first four weeks of fees.
- The university says 2027 rents rise by about 3.7% on average in first-year halls and about 3.8% in undergraduate and postgraduate residences.
I could not read the undergraduate and postgraduate residence fees, which are in a separate comparison chart.
Private rental in Auckland
Tenancy Services, part of MBIE, records every new rental bond. Through Figure.NZ, its data for agreements lodged in June 2026 (released 17 August 2026) shows a median of NZ$650 a week in Auckland. That covers all property types, not student rooms, so a room in a shared flat will usually cost less.
Hall or private rental?
| Question | University hall | Private rental |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | $385 to $610 a week, with meals in the catered halls | $650 median a week for a whole tenancy |
| Food | Three meals a day in catered halls | Budget separately |
| Term | 39 weeks | Set by your tenancy agreement |
I have not ranked suburbs or listed private blocks, because I could not verify prices or area details against reliable sources. View any room in person or on a live video call, get a written tenancy agreement and never pay before you have one. For other New Zealand cities, see our guides to Hamilton, Wellington and Christchurch, or browse all student accommodation in New Zealand.
FAQs about student accommodation in Auckland
How much do University of Auckland halls cost?
For 2027, NZ$550 to NZ$610 a week in the catered first-year halls and NZ$385 a week in the self-catered University Hall Apartments.
What is the median rent in Auckland?
NZ$650 a week for tenancies lodged in June 2026, according to Tenancy Services data.
Sources
- University of Auckland: first-year school leavers comparison chart 2027
- University of Auckland: accommodation fees
- Figure.NZ: median weekly rent (Tenancy Services data)
All checked 22 October 2026.
