Roommates & housing in Auckland for students & professionals abroad
Rooms, apartments, roommates, and shared housing for students and professionals in Auckland. Browse free listings and curated posts from local housing groups. Get emailed when new listings in Auckland fit. Find a flatmate or shared apartment — completely free.
Frequently asked questions
- What does rent look like in Auckland?
- Not enough active listings in Auckland yet to give a range — check back soon. Rooms NZ$250–350/wk in a flatshare. Grafton, Eden Terrace and the CBD near the University of Auckland and AUT; Mt Albert near Unitec; Albany on the North Shore.
- What's public transit like in Auckland?
- Auckland Transport trains, buses and ferries on an AT HOP card, with tertiary discounts.
- How do I find a roommate in Auckland?
- 16 people are currently looking for roommates in Auckland. Large Indian community — Sandringham, Mt Roskill and Papatoetoe have Indian groceries, restaurants and temples. Post what you need and let people come to you — messaging is free.
- What's the international community like in Auckland?
- Large Indian community — Sandringham, Mt Roskill and Papatoetoe have Indian groceries, restaurants and temples. HomiesAbroad lists rooms and roommate requests from people in the same situation — browse or post what you need.
- When should I start looking for housing in Auckland?
- Start 4–6 weeks before semester begins in late February or July. Student flats for the next year are often signed from August, so start early if you want a full-year flat. Flats are rented weekly with a bond of up to four weeks — never pay a bond outside Tenancy Services.
- Can I find housing in Auckland before I arrive?
- Yes — most international students in Auckland secure housing before they land. Browse listings, message hosts, and arrange a video tour through HomiesAbroad from anywhere in the world. Post a listing to get emailed when new rooms in Auckland are posted. Everything is free.
How to find roommates & housing in Auckland
Grafton, Eden Terrace and the CBD near the University of Auckland and AUT; Mt Albert near Unitec; Albany on the North Shore. Auckland Transport trains, buses and ferries on an AT HOP card, with tertiary discounts. Flats are rented weekly with a bond of up to four weeks — never pay a bond outside Tenancy Services. Flats in New Zealand are usually advertised by the week, with a bond of up to four weeks' rent that the landlord must lodge with Tenancy Services. Never send money before a viewing or a live video tour.
Finding a roommate in Auckland is one of the easiest ways to lower costs and settle in faster. Share your housing preferences and budget on HomiesAbroad, and connect with other people relocating to Auckland. In-app messaging keeps your details private until you're ready to exchange them.