Accommodation

Accommodation

Coming to RMIT from interstate, a regional area or overseas? We can help you find the right place to live while you’re studying with us.

Coming to RMIT from interstate, a regional area or overseas? We can help you find the right place to live while you’re studying with us.

In Melbourne, we have a wide variety of accommodation options for students. Choosing the right place to live is a major decision, so before you sign a lease or other agreement, think about what’s going to work best for you.  

Below you’ll find information on various options, but you should also keep the following factors in mind: 

  • Location: where you’ll be studying, and transport options 
  • Amenities: the resources that are important to you, such as gyms or dedicated laundry rooms 
  • Socialising: finding the right balance between privacy and company 
  • Security: where you’ll feel the most safe 
  • Budget: not just rent, but groceries and other expenses.  

Accommodation options

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Across Melbourne are a variety of apartment complexes designed for students, and we’ve compiled a list that meet RMIT’s quality standards. Furnished rooms are available from studios to shared apartments, and they generally come with communal facilities such as gyms, pools, cooking facilities and study areas. 

These properties provide a friendly, community environment with strong links to university supports. 

You can rent a house or unit via the private rental market. Generally speaking, they come unfurnished, and you’ll have to pay for utilities such as electricity, gas and water as well as the rent. This means you’ll have to budget for the upfront costs of furniture, bond, the first month’s rent, utilities and the internet connection. 

Lease agreements are usually 6-12 months, which you can negotiate with the property manager or landlord. 

If you’re having tenancy issues or have questions about your rights,  Student Welfare Advisors at Student Connect can help.

Private rental search

You can search for private rentals on the following sites: 

This is generally the cheapest accommodation option, also offering flexibility and independence. In a share house, you’ll usually have your own room while sharing a bathroom, kitchen and other common areas.

You can set up your own share house with friends, or move into an existing share house – this is probably easier, since the utilities will be connected and there’ll be furniture such as a fridge and couch in the common areas.

To find a room in established share houses, you can search the following sites:

This means you live with a local family, couple or individual. Your host will provide a supportive environment and can help you transition to Melbourne.

‘Full board’ homestay usually offers a furnished room, as well as access to shared facilities with meals and utilities included.

To find out more about this option, search the following sites:

 

As the name suggests, these are designed for university students. Providing a social atmosphere with shared facilities and furnished rooms, student hostels generally have either meal plans or kitchen resources, while utilities are often included in the overall cost. 

You can find student hostels on the following sites:

 

When you move to Melbourne, you might want to spend some time exploring before you pick a more permanent place to live. Short-term accommodation lets you get a feel for different neighbourhoods and areas, so you can make an informed decision on which of the other options here would suit you best.

You can find short-term accommodation on the following sites:

Additional information

RMIT Accommodation Guide

Whether you're looking for short or long term accommodation, student apartments or private house-shares, hostels or homestays, find the right place for you.

Complete the form to download the RMIT Accommodation Guide.

Download the Accommodation guide





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