Students struggling to find houses in Wellington could consider a move south.
The latest Trade Me figures show the number of available rentals in Wellington has plummeted, and the cost has jumped.
However Christchurch is bucking the national trend, with the median rent up a minuscule 0.3 per cent
Canterbury University's Student Services and Communications Director, Lynn McLelland, said the rental market could be proving a pull , with student enrolments up this year.
"Students are finding really affordable, not only affordable but good quality student accommodation."
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