Average rent in Adelaide, SA — 2026

Adelaide is part of the Adelaide council area and sits 0km out from the Adelaide CBD, with around 18,202 residents at the 2021 ABS Census. Renters here typically pay $400/week, which is above the South Australia median of $283/week. About 64% of households rent — the rest are owners or paying down a mortgage.

$400/wk

ABS 2021 Census median

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Suburb at a glance

Population
18,202

ABS 2021

Median age
31
Distance to Adelaide
0 km
Households renting
64%
Separate houses
4%
Flats / apartments
67%
Born overseas
52%
Top occupation
Professionals
LGA
Adelaide

Renting in Adelaide

Renting in Adelaide costs more than most of South Australia — the typical renter pays $400/week, which is 41% above the state median of $283/week (ABS Census 2021). The suburb is mostly renters (64%) living mostly in flats and apartments (67%), which fits the inner-Adelaide pattern. About 52% of residents were born overseas, and Professionals is the biggest occupation category. Adelaide is 0km from the CBD — close to jobs, transit, and the kind of inner-city amenity that pushes rent up. Applications close fast and competition is real. State rent indices have moved a lot since 2021, so the live figure above matters more than the Census baseline.

Frequently asked questions

What's the median rent in Adelaide?+
According to the ABS 2021 Census, the median weekly rent in Adelaide, SA was $400. The live figure at the top of this page reflects what RenterSay users have reported more recently. State-wide rent indices suggest the 2021 number is by now well behind current asking rents — use it as a baseline, not a quote.
How does Adelaide rent compare to South Australia?+
The South Australia state median weekly rent was $283 at the 2021 Census, while Adelaide came in at $400 — 41% above. Adelaide sits 0km from Adelaide, and rent tends to scale roughly with CBD proximity, transit access, and dwelling type mix (which here is 4% separate houses and 67% flats).
Which suburbs near Adelaide have lower rent?+
A few nearby suburbs come in cheaper than Adelaide's $400/week (ABS 2021): North Adelaide, Walkerville, Hallett Cove. On the higher end, you've got Aldgate - Stirling, Beaumont - Glen Osmond, Coromandel Valley. Just remember that cheaper rent doesn't always mean better value — commute times, transit access, and the actual condition of the housing stock matter too. You can add to the live picture for your area using the rent submission form below.

Nearby suburbs in SA

Coromandel Valley

$420/wk

Beaumont - Glen Osmond

$420/wk

Aldgate - Stirling

$410/wk

Uraidla - Summertown

$400/wk

North Adelaide

$390/wk

Walkerville

$380/wk

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