Best Student Accommodation near Australian Catholic University - Melbourne Campus, Melbourne

PBSAs and private lets are the most popular off-campus Melbourne student accommodation. These are slightly more expensive than on-campus student rooms but offer additional benefits, including flexible contract length, flexible move-in dates, independent social life, and modern amenities that go along with room rent. Electricity, water, gas, Wi-Fi, maintenance, and security are included in the bills. The only differences are:

1. Purpose-built student accommodation: Average rent of AU$1,505–AU$2,150/month.

• Generally located within walking distance from the university.

• Popular student accommodation near the Australian Catholic University - Melbourne Campus include Carlton Residence, Journal Central, and Scape Leicester.

2. Private Student Houses (Private Lets): The median monthly rent for private options is around AU$500 to AU$1,500+.

• They are generally located in residential areas anywhere in the city.

• Recommended Australian Catholic University - Melbourne Campus private housing include Essence Hotel Carlton, Docklands Collins, and Balaclava Rd Student Residence.

UniLodge Australia may accept advance bookings for a limited number of rooms for such students, with cancellation and refund provisions. T&C is applied according to the provider. We suggest you check our cancellation and refund policies before booking or speaking with our multilingual student housing experts.

1. Collingwood

Collingwood’s average rent is around AUD$1,400–AUD$2,000+/month. It’s a 10–15-minute commute away from campus. Australian Catholic University - Melbourne Campus accommodation options include UniLodge Melbourne City.

• Tram: 10-15 minutes

• Cycling: 10-15 minutes

2. Carlton

Carlton’s average rent is around AUD$850–AUD$1,250+/month/month. It’s a 30-minute commute away from campus. Australian Catholic University - Melbourne Campus accommodation options include Scape Carlton and Carlton Residence.

• Walking: 20–30 minutes

• Cycling: 10–15 minutes

• Tram: 10-15 minutes

3. Brunswick

Brunswick’s average rent is around AUD$1,300–AUD$1,800+/month. It’s a 30- to 45-minute walk away from campus. Australian Catholic University - Melbourne Campus accommodation options include Scape Lincoln College and Flagstaff Gardens.

• Walking: 30-45 minutes  

• Cycling: 15-20 minutes 

• Tram: 15-20 minutes

• Early bird offer (Off-campus student accommodations generally offer discounts or early booking offers.)

• No offer, no visa, no problem! Easy cancellation process.

• Unlike university accommodation options, off-campus student rooms have more types to choose from.

• Stay with your friend or partner despite being enrolled in different universities in the city.

• Avoid expensive last-minute private student accommodation bookings.

• Off-campus and private facilities generally have modern facilities such as gyms, cinemas, and game rooms.

• More privacy because on-campus accommodations usually have shared facilities and common areas.