Updated March 2026
Average Rent (1BR City Centre) in Australia (2026)
$1,700/mo
Ranked #156 of 168 • Global avg $629.167/mo
A one-bedroom apartment in central Australia rents for approximately $1,700 per month, above the global average of $629.
Among the 30 economies tracked by NoodlePants, Australia ranks #156 for rent (1br) — near the bottom of the global ranking.
Annual rent works out to about $20,400 — a key number for digital nomads and expats budgeting a move.
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Where Australia ranks globally
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#6Syria
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#7Yemen
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#8Nepal
$180/mo
#9Pakistan
$180/mo
#10Algeria
$220/mo
#11Bangladesh
$220/mo
#12Egypt
$220/mo
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