Mandurah has emerged as Perth's most affordable suburb for house rentals, with a median weekly rent of $540 in the three months to April 2026.
That is $190 below Greater Perth's median weekly house rent of $730.
REIWA data shows Perth's most affordable rental suburbs were largely concentrated in the Peel region and southern coastal corridor, with Mandurah, Rockingham and surrounding suburbs dominating the list.
These suburbs may have recorded the lowest median rents, but they are not the only places prospective tenants can find cheaper rentals. As the median is the middle point, half of houses in any suburb will lease below the suburb median, depending on size, condition, location and features.
From Two Rocks in the north to Mandurah in the south, we look at the suburbs where median house rents were significantly lower than the Greater Perth median.
| Suburb | Median weekly house rent | |
| 1 | Mandurah | $540 |
| 2 | Dudley Park | $560 |
| 3 | South Yunderup | $590 |
| 4 | Parmelia | $593 |
| 5 | Falcon | $600 |
| 6 | Armadale | $615 |
| 7 | Camillo | $615 |
| 8 | Two Rocks | $620 |
| 9 | Dawesville | $630 |
| 10 | Rockingham | $630 |
| GREATER PERTH | $730 |
Source: REIWA. Filtered for suburbs with a minimum of 20 leases for houses in the 3-months to April 2026.
Mandurah
Median weekly house rent: $540 per week
Mandurah tops the list with the lowest median weekly house rent, but it also offers more than a lower price point. With beaches, the estuary, shops, cafes, health services and the train line, it gives tenants access to coastal living without losing the everyday services of a larger centre.
What's for rent in Mandurah
Dudley Park
Median weekly house rent: $560 per week
Dudley Park offers the laid-back Peel lifestyle close to Mandurah's key amenities. It sits along the Peel-Harvey Estuary, around five minutes from the Mandurah foreshore and Mandurah Forum, with access to schools, transport links and Forrest Highway, making it a practical option for tenants who want the Mandurah lifestyle in a quieter pocket.
What's for rent in Dudley Park
South Yunderup
Median weekly house rent: $590 per week
South Yunderup is the kind of place where the water is part of everyday life. Sitting between Mandurah and Pinjarra, the suburb offers canals, river access and a quieter pace, which may suit tenants who want more space and a focus on lifestyle.
What's for rent in South Yunderup
Parmelia
Median weekly house rent: $593 per week
Parmelia is a practical suburb with a bit of history behind it. It offers established homes, local schools, parks and shops, with access to Kwinana's employment areas and transport routes. It may suit tenants wanting affordability in an established part of the southern corridor.
Fun fact: Parmelia was named after the Parmelia, one of the first ships to bring settlers to WA in 1829.
What's for rent in Parmelia
Falcon
Median weekly house rent: $600 per week
Falcon brings the beach lifestyle without the higher rents often seen in coastal suburbs closer to Perth. With the ocean on one side and the estuary nearby, it may appeal to tenants who want an everyday coastal feel rather than a once-a-year holiday version of it.
What's for rent in Falcon
Armadale
Median weekly house rent: $615 per week
Armadale is one of the outliers on this list. It is not coastal and it is not in the south-western corridor, but it offers something different: a major hub with trains, shops, schools, services and access to the hills, while still recording one of the lowest median house rents. Armadale may not always get the best reputation, but its lower rents and established amenities continue to make it a practical option for many tenants.
What's for rent in Armadale
Camillo
Median weekly house rent: $615 per week
Camillo is one of the quieter suburbs on the list, sitting between Armadale and Kelmscott in Perth's south-east. Its lower median rent is likely linked to its older housing stock, but for tenants that can mean larger blocks, established streets and access to shops, schools and public transport without paying some of the higher rents seen elsewhere across Perth.
Fun fact: Camillo was originally part of Kelmscott before becoming its own suburb in the late 1970s.
What's for rent in Camillo
Two Rocks
Median weekly house rent: $620 per week
Moving out of the southern suburbs, Two Rocks is the only northern suburb on the list. While it may be far from Perth, it suits those who don't need to be near the city every day and prefer coastal living, with newer developments giving tenants more choice.
Fun fact: Two Rocks is home to the remains of the original King Neptune statue from the former Atlantis Marine Park.
What's for rent in Two Rocks
Dawesville
Median weekly house rent: $630 per week
Dawesville sits south of Mandurah, shaped by the coast, estuary and the Dawesville Cut. It offers a quieter option for tenants looking for a more relaxed coastal setting, with access to local schools, shops and plenty of open space.
What's for rent in Dawesville
Rockingham
Median weekly house rent: $630 per week
Rounding out the top 10, Rockingham combines beachside living with the convenience of a larger centre. Tenants have access to the foreshore, shopping centres, cafes, schools, public transport and local employment areas.
Fun fact: Rockingham is the gateway to Penguin Island, home to one of WA's best-known little penguin colonies.
What's for rent in Rockingham
