Furnished rentals · Christchurch, New Zealand
Furnished rentals in Christchurch, managed room by room.
We furnish, let and look after shared houses and furnished homes across Christchurch. Owners get a well-run property. Students, families and professionals get a home that is ready the day they arrive.
Furnished & ready to live in
Turn your investment property into a professionally managed furnished rental.
Assessment, furnishing, room-by-room tenancies, maintenance, cleaning and reporting in one service.
See how it works → For students, families & professionalsArrive in Christchurch. Move straight into your new home.
Furnished rooms and family homes you can view by video and confirm before you fly.
Find a home →Property management for owners
Room-by-room renting earns more. It also takes more work. We do the work.
Letting each bedroom on its own agreement can bring in more rent than one tenancy for the whole house, and one empty room doesn't stop the rest paying. The catch is the coordination: more tenants, more turnovers, shared spaces to keep clean. Tidy Living runs all of it.
Property assessment
We look at layout, bedrooms, bathrooms and parking, and tell you whether room-by-room or a furnished family let suits the house best.
Furnishing & set-up
Beds, desks, linen, kitchenware and living furniture chosen to last. We furnish from empty or top up what you have.
Tenant finding
Listings, enquiries, video viewings for overseas applicants, reference checks and housemates who fit together.
Individual tenancies
A separate agreement and bond for each room, with rent collected and reconciled every week.
Maintenance & cleaning
Regular cleaning of shared areas, routine inspections and fast repairs through trusted local trades.
Monthly reporting
A clear statement every month with rent, occupancy and costs room by room.
Rent comparison
Whole-house rent vs room by room
Compare one tenancy for the whole house with renting each furnished room, bills included. The starting values are an example based on recent student-house rents in Christchurch. Change them to match your property.
Rent per year
Difference after bills
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Example only, before furnishing, insurance, rates and management fees. Rents are based on recent student-house listings in Christchurch; power and internet costs depend heavily on the house, from very little in energy-efficient homes to several hundred dollars a month in larger, older ones. We give you a full estimate for your property after an assessment.
How it works for owners
From empty house to fully let
Talk to us
Tell us about the property and what you want from it. No cost, no obligation.
Assessment & plan
We visit, check Healthy Homes compliance and send a set-up plan with a rent estimate.
Furnish & list
We prepare and furnish the house, photograph it and start taking enquiries.
We manage
Tenants move in. We handle rent, cleaning, maintenance and turnovers from then on.
For schools & education agents
A housing partner your students and their families can rely on.
We work with schools, universities and education agents to house international students in furnished, well-managed homes in Christchurch, with one local contact for your team.
Our shared houses are for students aged 18 and over.
Homes ready for each intake
Tell us your intake dates and numbers and we work to line up furnished rooms in time.
One point of contact
A single local contact for your team and your students.
Arrival guide for every student
A practical guide to the first weeks in Christchurch: transport, banking, phone, health and tenancy basics.
Clear house rules
Written agreements, regular cleaning of shared spaces and fast responses to any issue.
Booking from overseas
Video viewings and online agreements, so students know exactly where they will live before they travel.
Updates for your team
We keep you informed on placements, move-ins and anything that needs your attention.
Furnished homes for residents
Arrive in Christchurch. Move straight into your new home.
Moving to a new country is a lot to organise. We make the home part simple: a furnished room or house close to where you study or work, confirmed before you travel.
- Furnished bedrooms and shared living areas, ready on arrival
- Power and internet included in room rents
- Video viewings and online agreements while you're still overseas
- Regular cleaning of shared spaces and quick repairs
- Homes across Christchurch, close to campuses, buses and shops
International students
Rooms in shared houses close to campus, buses and shops.
Relocating families
Furnished homes for families moving to Christchurch for study or work.
Researchers & visiting academics
Quiet furnished homes for stays of a few months to a year.
Professionals & relocating workers
A furnished place to live while you start a new job and get to know the city.
Getting around
Find your way around Christchurch
Pick a suburb to see approximate cycling times to the University of Canterbury and the city centre, and what's nearby.
Schematic, not to exact scale.
Ilam
Approximate cycling times at an easy pace from the suburb centre. Buses connect all these suburbs; see metroinfo.co.nz for routes and timetables.
Not just near the university
These are just some of the suburbs we know well. We also find furnished homes all over Christchurch. Tell us where you need to be.
Free guide
Moving to Christchurch? Get our free Arrival Guide.
A practical checklist for your first weeks: SIM cards, buses, banking, doctors, tenancy rights and tips for shared living.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is a room-by-room rental?
Each bedroom is let to its own tenant on its own agreement, instead of one tenancy for the whole house. If one tenant leaves, the other rooms keep paying.
Is room-by-room renting legal in New Zealand?
Yes. Room tenancies sit under the Residential Tenancies Act. A house with six or more tenants at once is a boarding house under the Act and has extra rules. Every property must also meet the Healthy Homes Standards. We tell you which rules apply before anyone moves in.
What kind of property works best?
Houses with three to five bedrooms, enough bathrooms for the number of people, a good shared living area and easy access to the university or buses. We'll tell you honestly if your property is a better fit for a standard tenancy.
How much does management cost?
It depends on the property and the services you choose. We send a written quote after the free assessment.
Can I book from overseas?
Yes. We offer video viewings and online agreements, so your home is confirmed before you fly to Christchurch.
How much is the bond?
In New Zealand the bond can't be more than four weeks' rent, and it must be lodged with Tenancy Services. You get it back at the end of the tenancy, less anything owed.
Contact
Tell us what you need
Owners get a free property assessment. Schools and agents get a partnership proposal. Residents hear back about available rooms and homes.
We only use your details to answer your enquiry.