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Let’s see what’s available in Melbourne in terms of affordable accommodation that is purpose-built for uni students. We searched through the uhomes.com database to find cheap student accommodation close to several of the major campuses.

For purpose-built student accommodation, as opposed to residential colleges or private rentals and sharehouses, the inner-city campuses often have the cheapest options. Weekly rents, with utility bills and other services often bundled in, start roughly around the $250 mark close to the Melbourne CBD.

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University of Melbourne – Parkville Campus

Near the Parkville Campus of the University of Melbourne, cheaper dedicated student accommodation and apartment listings average around $261 per week. The campus is in Parkville, just north of Melbourne鈥檚 CBD.

Housing type	Location	Distance	Cost ($AU/wk)
Student bldg	Victoria St, Melbourne	1.0 km	$231
Student bldg	Howard St, North Melbourne	1.4 km	$246
Apt	Swanston St, Carlton	0.7 km	$255
Apt	Drummond St, Carlton	1.4 km	$270
Student bldg	Leicester St, Carlton	0.6 km	$281
Student bldg	Walsh St, West Melbourne	1.8 km	$285

Data from uhomes using a 1-mile filter. Updated: 13 June 2026.

Carric House on Howard Street is a furnished North Melbourne residence with single, double, and quadruple rooms. Swanston Street is a Carlton apartment option with twin, three-person, and four-person shared rooms. Leicester Street has Student Village, a 648-bed residence with studios and shared rooms.

Monash University – Clayton Campus

Around the Monash University Clayton Campus, lower-cost managed housing listings average about $363 per week. Clayton is a south-eastern Melbourne campus area, about 20 km from the CBD.

Housing type	Location	Distance	Cost ($AU/wk)
Apt	Finch St, Notting Hill	1.4 km	$320
Apt	Clayton Rd, Clayton	1.8 km	$350
Apt	Beddoe Ave, Clayton	1.0 km	$360
Apt	Carlson Ave, Clayton	1.2 km	$370
Apt	Wellington Rd, Clayton	0.9 km	$370
Apt	Arnott St, Clayton	1.0 km	$410

Data from uhomes using a 2-mile filter. Updated: 13 June 2026.

Finch Street in Notting Hill has studio and ensuite room options, including rooms in an eight-bedroom setup. SafeNest on Clayton Road is a 2024 registered rooming house with ensuite rooms and bills included. The House of Monash – 3 Beddoe Avenue is a 7-unit property with non-ensuite bedrooms across two buildings.

RMIT University – Melbourne City Campus

RMIT University is based at the Melbourne City Campus, close to cheap managed student accommodation averaging around $261 per week. The campus sits on the northern edge of Melbourne鈥檚 CBD.

Housing type	Location	Distance	Cost ($AU/wk)
Student bldg	Victoria St, Melbourne	0.8 km	$231
Student bldg	Howard St, North Melbourne	1.6 km	$246
Apt	Swanston St, Carlton	1.7 km	$255
Apt	Drummond St, Carlton	0.5 km	$270
Student bldg	Leicester St, Carlton	1.0 km	$281
Student bldg	Walsh St, West Melbourne	1.4 km	$285

Data from uhomes using a 1-mile filter. Updated: 13 June 2026.

Drummond Street is a Carlton apartment property with twin, three-person, and single non-ensuite rooms. Leicester Street is Student Village, a 648-bed student accommodation building with studios and shared rooms. Walsh Residence is a 50-bed West Melbourne building with studios and multi-bedroom apartments.

Swinburne University of Technology – Hawthorn Campus

For Swinburne University of Technology鈥檚 Hawthorn Campus, cheaper student housing listings average around $372 per week. The campus is in Hawthorn, close to Glenferrie Road and Glenferrie station.

Housing type	Location	Distance	Cost ($AU/wk)
Student bldg	Riversdale Rd, Hawthorn	1.3 km	$347
Apt	Power St, Hawthorn	1.6 km	$350
Apt	Canterbury Rd, Toorak	4.6 km	$370
Student bldg	Burwood Rd, Hawthorn	0.3 km	$372
Student bldg	Queens Ave, Hawthorn	0.5 km	$395
Apt	Elm St, Hawthorn	2.7 km	$400

Data from uhomes using a 2-mile filter. Updated: 13 June 2026.

Student Living on Riversdale is a 109-unit building with studios and two-bedroom apartments. Power Street has a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment in Hawthorn. Canterbury Road is a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment in Toorak.

Deakin University – Burwood Campus

Near Deakin University鈥檚 Burwood Campus, cheaper managed student housing starts at around $333 per week. The campus is in Melbourne鈥檚 eastern suburbs, about 15 km from the CBD.

Housing type	Location	Distance	Cost ($AU/wk)
Student bldg	Elgar Rd, Box Hill	4.2 km	$290
Apt	Binalong Ave, Chadstone	3.8 km	$300
Student bldg	Bruce St, Box Hill	3.9 km	$340
Student bldg	Elgar Rd, Box Hill	4.3 km	$350
Student bldg	Spring St, Box Hill	4.3 km	$355
Student bldg	Burwood Hwy, Burwood	0.9 km	$365

Data from uhomes using a 2-mile filter. Updated: 13 June 2026.

484 Elgar Road is a 30-bed student accommodation building with fully furnished one-bedroom flats. 10 Binalong Avenue is a Chadstone apartment property with single non-ensuite rooms, ensuite double rooms, and studio doubles. 6 Bruce Street is a 39-bed Box Hill student building with studios and one-bedroom flats.

La Trobe University – Bundoora Campus

For La Trobe鈥檚 Bundoora Campus, the lower-priced uhomes apartment listings average about $462 per week. The options are spread across Heidelberg West, Rosanna, Macleod, and nearby northern suburbs.

Housing type	Location	Distance	Cost ($AU/wk)
Apt	Waterdale Rd, Heidelberg West	2.8 km	$380
Apt	Coorie Cres, Rosanna	4.8 km	$450
Apt	Cherry St, Macleod	2.0 km	$460
Apt	Thompson St, Watsonia	5.2 km	$485
Apt	Southern Rd, Heidelberg West	2.9 km	$495
Apt	Andrews St, Heidelberg	3.7 km	$500

Data from uhomes using a 2-mile filter. Updated: 13 June 2026.

Waterdale Road is a two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment in Heidelberg West. Coorie Crescent is a three-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment in Rosanna. Cherry Street is a two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment in Macleod.

Victoria University – Footscray Park Campus

Footscray gives Victoria University students access to lower-cost managed apartment listings, with the six lowest uhomes listings averaging about $423 per week. The lowest prices are mostly around Footscray, Ascot Vale, and Maribyrnong.

Housing type	Location	Distance	Cost ($AU/wk)
Apt	Paisley St, Footscray	0.9 km	$323
Apt	Maribyrnong Rd, Ascot Vale	4.2 km	$420
Apt	Albert St, Footscray	1.2 km	$430
Apt	Tannery Walk, Footscray	1.4 km	$440
Apt	Gatehouse Pl, Maribyrnong	3.6 km	$450
Apt	Maribyrnong Rd, Ascot Vale	3.7 km	$475

Data from uhomes using a 2-mile filter. Updated: 13 June 2026.

Paisley Street is a Footscray apartment with two-bedroom, two-bathroom layouts. Maribyrnong Road in Ascot Vale has a two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment. Albert Street has a Footscray apartment building with one- and two-bedroom layouts.

What Comes with Purpose-Built Student Accommodation?

Purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) is a managed housing option for students in Australia. Instead of applying to join a private share house, you usually choose from listed room types inside a building run by an accommodation provider.

PBSA is convenient for new uni students because many rooms are furnished. As well, buildings often bundle utilities into the weekly rent. Wi-Fi is commonly included.

Buildings may include study rooms, shared lounges, laundry areas, gyms, secure access, reception, maintenance support, and resident events. The exact inclusions vary by provider and property.

Purpose-built housing can make the move easier and safer. You may avoid arranging furniture, opening separate utility accounts, or negotiating household rules with strangers. Private share houses can still be cheaper, especially away from the inner city, but PBSA is an easier way to secure a room.