Best Student Accommodation in Melbourne near Deakin University, Burwood Campus, Australia

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 AU$1,505 - AU$2,150/month.

• Generally located within walking distance from the university.

• Popular student accommodations near Deakin University, Burwood Campus include Carlton Residence, Bouverie Residence, and Walsh Residence.

2. Private Student Houses (Private Lets): Deakin University, Burwood Campus' 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 Deakin University, Burwood Campus private housing include Essence Hotel Carlton, The House of Monash - 7 Arnott street, and The House of Monash - 12 Arnott street.

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1. Burwood East

Burwood East’s average rent is around AUD$1,600–AUD$2,500/month. It’s a 15–30-minute walk from campus. Deakin University, Burwood Campus accommodation options include Journal Central and Scape Leicester.

• Walking: 15-30 minutes 

• Cycling: 5-15 minutes 

• Taxi: 5-10 minutes  

• Bus: 5-10 minutes

2. Glen Waverley

Glen Waverley’s average rent is around AUD$1,800–AUD$3,000/month. It’s a 20- to 30-minute commute away from campus. Deakin University, Burwood Campus accommodation options include Flagstaff Gardens Student Accommodation and Melbourne Victoria Market.

• Cycling: 30-45 minutes  

• Taxi: 10-15 minutes 

• Bus: 20-30 minutes  

3. Hawthorn East

Hawthorn East’s average rent is around AUD$2,000–AUD$3,500+/month. It’s a 30- to 45-minute commute away from campus. Deakin University, Burwood Campus accommodation options include Carric Hostel and Melbourne Central Student Accommodation.

• Cycling: 45-60 minutes 

• Taxi: 20-25 minutes  

• Bus: 30-45 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, 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.