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Rent prices in Sydney (CBD)

Get a feel for renting in Sydney (CBD), Australia. Compare stored records, home sizes and a starting point for your budget.

Source currency: USD · Source updated Sep 2026

Combined monthly reference

$4,293 / month

Approximately $991 per week

Sydney (CBD), Australia

1 bedroom

$2,550 / month

≈ $588 per week

2 bedrooms

$4,100 / month

≈ $946 per week

3 bedrooms

$6,230 / month

≈ $1,438 per week

Source: Global Property Guide · updated Sep 2026. Values are shown in the source currency and are not current quotes. Actual rents vary by location and property. About the data →

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What changes with an extra bedroom?

The two-bedroom reference is $1,550 higher per month than the one-bedroom figure in Sydney (CBD). Over twelve months, that difference is $18,600 before utilities or other charges.

If two people split the two-bedroom rent equally, the rent-only share would be $2,050 per person per month. This is an illustrative split of the stored figure, not an available room offer, and excludes bills.

The combined figure is the arithmetic mean of the available bedroom-category values in the selected record; it is not a measured average of all homes in the city. The source labels this table as last updated Sep 2026; it does not provide per-city sample sizes in this capture. Read the methodology and calculate a budget using a current listing.

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Your renting questions, answered

What is the average rent in Sydney (CBD)?

The stored combined monthly reference for Sydney (CBD), Australia is $4,293 per month (approximately $991 per week).

How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Sydney (CBD)?

The selected record for Sydney (CBD) has a 1-bedroom reference of $2,550 per month (approximately $588 per week).

What should I keep in mind when comparing rents?

These averages are a starting point for your search. The neighbourhood, property size, condition, and included bills can all affect the price. Check the original listing for the full costs and terms.

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