Best Student Accommodation near University of Melbourne, Parkville 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 University of Melbourne, Parkville Campus include Carlton Residence, Bouverie Residence, and Walsh Residence.

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

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. Carlton

Carlton’s average rent is around AUD$1,400–AUD$2,000+/month. It’s a 10–20-minute walk from campus. University of Melbourne, Parkville Campus accommodation options include UniLodge Carlton and Carlton Residence.

• Walking: 10–20 minutes

• Cycling: 5–10 minutes

• Tram: 10–15 minutes

2. Fitzroy

Fitzroy’s average rent is around AUD$1,500–AUD$2,200+/month. It’s a 15- to 25-minute commute away from campus. University of Melbourne, Parkville Campus accommodation options include Beautiful studio near Fitzroy Gardens.

• Walking: 15–25 minutes

• Cycling: 5–15 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 commute away from campus. University of Melbourne, Parkville Campus accommodation options include 421/35 Malcolm St and Balaclava Rd Student Residence.

• Tram: 15–20 minutes

• Train: 10–15 minutes

• Bus: 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.