Renters in Wanganui are having to fork out more for a home, fresh statistics show.
Trade Me's Rental Price Index shows the asking price for median weekly rent in Wanganui/Manawatu was $210 in March - an 11 per cent increase on the $190 asked for in March 2014.
Ross Watson, of Ross Watson Realty Wanganui, said there was strong demand for good-quality rental properties in Wanganui.
"There is a reasonably strong demand for good-quality, tidy, well-presented, three-bedroom homes at the moment.
"Provided they meet the requirements of the tenants - and that is things like garage, heating, insulation, weather tightness - there is strong demand."