---

---

Brisbane Inner City Rental Market Update – April 2025

CBD Surges, East Brisbane Steadies, and South Brisbane Swings...

As April kicks off, Brisbane’s rental landscape is delivering mixed signals—with soaring growth in the CBD, a short-term dip in East Brisbane, and surprising weekly swings in South Brisbane. Whether you're a renter navigating rising prices or a landlord adjusting your strategy, understanding these postcode-level shifts can help you stay one step ahead.

We’ve analysed and broken down the latest from the SQM Research Weekly Rents Index (Week ending 4 April 2025) to bring you a clear, suburb-by-suburb breakdown.

 

 Brisbane CBD (Postcode 4000)

Inner-city momentum - units are hot, 3-bed homes even hotter...

All Units

 $799.68/week (↑ $20.32)

→ Monthly growth: +5.2% | Quarterly: +9.9%

_

2-Bed Units

 $838.79/week (↑ $11.21)

_

3-Bed Houses

 $1,263.40/week (↓ $13.40)

→ Monthly spike: +31.0% | Annual: +47.3%

 

 Takeaway

The CBD is booming. Despite a small weekly dip in houses, the monthly and yearly growth is explosive, making it a hotspot for both investors and renters chasing location and lifestyle...

_

East Brisbane (Postcode 4169)

Mild pullback, but long-term resilience...

All Houses

$797.58/week (↓ $27.58)

→ Rolling quarter: +2.6%, Annual: -1.3%

_

2-Bed Units

 $749.41/week (↓ $9.41)

→ Monthly: -5.2%, 3-Year growth: +11.1%

 Takeaway

East Brisbane has seen modest declines in weekly rents, especially units. But strong 3- and 10-year growth suggests this is just a short-term breather, not a backward slide...

_______________________________________________

South Brisbane (Postcode 4101)

High weekly volatility but solid annual performance

All Houses

 $1,023.38/week (↓ $60.38)

→ Rolling month: +0.3%, Annual: +11.2%

_

3-Bed Houses 

$936.54/week (↓ $11.54)

→ Monthly: +9.4%, Annual: +12.8%

_

2-Bed Units

$811.87/week (↓ $11.87)

→ Monthly: -3.3%, 3-Year: +12.4%

 

Takeaway

South Brisbane had one of the largest weekly drops in house rents, and possibly one of the suburbs that fluctuates the most, but the broader picture remains healthy. Quarterly and long-term gains are steady, and renter demand stays strong.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Combined Rental Overview & What It All Means...

 

For Renters

South Brisbane offers short-term opportunities amid weekly drops—act fast if you're hunting. The market can be favourable to professionals or students in this area.

East Brisbane is momentarily calmer, potentially offering good value. Demographics-wise, East Brisbane is home to a-lot of families and professionals. 

CBD units are on the rise—don’t delay if you're eyeing convenience and lifestyle.

 

For Landlords

Brisbane CBD is your golden goose right now, especially for multi-bedroom homes and modern units.

East Brisbane may require holding your nerve, but long-term growth is on your side.

South Brisbane volatility could offer a window to reset rents or adjust marketing based on property type...

 

---

Final Thoughts

Brisbane’s inner suburbs are showing three distinct trends...

CBD – full throttle

East Brisbane – cooling off

South Brisbane – fluctuating but firm

These postcode-level insights prove just how hyper-local the rental market is. Whether you're planning to move, invest, or reprice, understanding the trends street by street will put you in a stronger position.

Brisbane’s inner-city rental market is alive with energy, movement, and opportunity this April. While houses saw a temporary dip, the bigger picture is one of ongoing growth and solid demand—particularly in the unit sector and 3-bedroom housing market.

If you're looking to rent, lease, or invest in the 4000 post-code, now is the time to make data-driven decisions and stay ahead of the curve.

 

Need help navigating the Brisbane rental market? Whether you're a landlord reviewing your portfolio or a tenant hunting for your next home, we're here to guide you through every step...