{"id":3833,"date":"2020-10-01T10:26:36","date_gmt":"2020-10-01T04:56:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/?p=3833"},"modified":"2024-12-27T17:16:16","modified_gmt":"2024-12-27T11:46:16","slug":"affordable-student-living-options-near-universities-in-melbourne","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/accommodation\/affordable-student-living-options-near-universities-in-melbourne\/","title":{"rendered":"Budget-Friendly Student Living: Top Accommodation Options Near Melbourne Universities"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/accommodation\/affordable-student-living-options-near-universities-in-melbourne\/#Top_Accommodation_Options_Near_Melbourne_Universities\" >Top Accommodation Options Near Melbourne Universities<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/accommodation\/affordable-student-living-options-near-universities-in-melbourne\/#Scape_Swanston\" >Scape Swanston<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/accommodation\/affordable-student-living-options-near-universities-in-melbourne\/#Journal_Uni_Place\" >Journal Uni Place<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/accommodation\/affordable-student-living-options-near-universities-in-melbourne\/#Unilodge_D2\" >Unilodge D2<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/accommodation\/affordable-student-living-options-near-universities-in-melbourne\/#University_Square\" >University Square&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/accommodation\/affordable-student-living-options-near-universities-in-melbourne\/#Atira_La_Trobe_Street\" >Atira La Trobe Street<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/blog\/accommodation\/affordable-student-living-options-near-universities-in-melbourne\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Finding the perfect place to live while studying in Melbourne doesn\u2019t have to break the bank. Known for its world-class universities and vibrant student culture, Melbourne offers plenty of budget-friendly <strong><em>student accommodation<\/em><\/strong> near major campuses. Whether you\u2019re looking for a modern student apartment, a cozy shared house, or a tranquil retreat close to nature, there\u2019s something for everyone.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this guide, we\u2019ll explore the best affordable student accommodations near Melbourne\u2019s top universities to help you settle into your new home with ease and comfort. You can stay in accommodation near\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/australia\/melbourne\/u\/the-university-of-melbourne\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>University of Melbourne<\/strong><\/a>,\u00a0<strong>Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) University<\/strong>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/australia\/melbourne\/u\/victoria-university\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Victoria University<\/strong><\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/australia\/melbourne\/u\/la-trobe-university\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>La Trobe University<\/strong><\/a>, and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/australia\/melbourne\/u\/monash-university\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Monash University<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0to name a few. Such student residences are ideal for staying during study years and are available at an affordable cost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_Accommodation_Options_Near_Melbourne_Universities\"><\/span>Top Accommodation Options Near Melbourne Universities<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Scape_Swanston\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/australia\/melbourne\/property\/scape-swanston\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Scape Swanston<\/strong><\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the preferred accommodation for university students and is located in central Melbourne, which makes it ideally suited for those who want to have only a brief commute and be on time for their morning lectures.&nbsp;<strong>Scape Swanston<\/strong>&nbsp;is strategically situated in the free tram zone, where the accommodation is only a short distance away from major universities. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In particular, the Clayton campuses of&nbsp;<strong>Monash University<\/strong>&nbsp;and the&nbsp;<strong>City Campus of RMIT<\/strong>&nbsp;are just a minute\u2019s walk away while&nbsp;<strong>Monash College<\/strong>&nbsp;is 7-minutes\u2019 away on foot. The property offers a complimentary shuttle bus to Caulfield, hence providing opportunities to save money on your daily commute. The accommodation is also open to students under 18 enrolled at the city campus of Monash College.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Journal_Uni_Place\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/australia\/melbourne\/property\/uniplace\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Journal Uni Place<\/strong><\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To strike the right balance between academic and social lives,&nbsp;Journal Uni Place&nbsp;accommodation, which is located on Leicester Street, is worth a deal. Since the accommodation has a strategic location most of the renowned universities near it like the&nbsp;<strong>University of Melbourn<\/strong>e and&nbsp;<strong>RMIT University<\/strong>&nbsp;(Melbourne City Campus) are at commutable distances. Other important places of interest like restaurants, cafes, shopper\u2019s paradise are all situated close by. This helps save a lot on the student budget and is, therefore, an affordable deal to go for.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Unilodge_D2\"><\/span><strong>Unilodge D2<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This accommodation is at a prime location which is at the very campus precinct of the RMIT university near&nbsp;<strong>UniLodge D2<\/strong>. This is right next door to the State Library, which makes this accommodation the most prominent and preferred location. With the&nbsp;<strong>Melbourne<\/strong>&nbsp;City Campus of the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/australia\/melbourne\/u\/royal-melbourne-institute-of-technology-rmit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>RMIT University<\/strong><\/a>, literally 2-minutes\u2019 away while the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/australia\/melbourne\/u\/the-university-of-melbourne\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>University of Melbourne<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;is 19-minutes by foot, students living here can enjoy the proximity of this place. Even the city campus of La Trobe University is within easy commuting distance as it takes just 18-minutes to reach by bus. This is, therefore, the most preferred&nbsp;<strong>student accommodation near Melbourne Universities.&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"University_Square\"><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.universityliving.com\/australia\/melbourne\/property\/university-square\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>University Square<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Located on Pelham Street,&nbsp;University Square&nbsp;is perfectly placed for students to enjoy the many attractions and facilities Melbourne has to offer. They can be sure that their stay near&nbsp;<strong>Melbourne University<\/strong>&nbsp;is just a 15-minutes\u2019 walk away from the residence, making it convenient for students to reach early lectures on time. The City Campus of RMIT University,&nbsp;<strong>Melbourne<\/strong>&nbsp;is also less than 20-minutes\u2019 walk away. Students can, therefore, expect to save a lot on their budget so that they can invest more in their future later on in life. University Square is also well connected to public transport where Melbourne Central Station will be just 13-minutes ahead of them.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Atira_La_Trobe_Street\"><\/span><strong>Atira La Trobe Street<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Atira La Trobe Street<\/strong>&nbsp;is also one of the most preferred student residences located just minutes away from the hustle and bustle of Melbourne and is conveniently placed within a few minutes to reach major universities in the city. Yet again the&nbsp;<strong>Melbourne<\/strong>&nbsp;City Campus of&nbsp;<strong>RMIT University<\/strong> is a stone\u2019s throw away from the residence, taking only 5-minutes on foot. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, the&nbsp;<strong>University of Melbourne<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>Victoria University<\/strong>&nbsp;take only 15-minutes to reach by public transport. Alternatively, students can take trams from the Exhibition St\/La Trobe St tram station at a minutes\u2019 walk away, also making it easier to explore the city at leisure.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>All these accommodations given above are the best\u00a0<strong>student accommodation<\/strong>\u00a0available near prestigious universities in Melbourne.\u00a0<strong>University Living<\/strong>, a\u00a0<strong>student housing<\/strong>\u00a0platform offers decent and best-located accommodations near the city\u2019s top universities to have the best of time during study years in Melbourne. Furthermore, you can watch out for this section for more insights on\u00a0<strong>accommodations near universities<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Finding the perfect place to live while studying in Melbourne doesn\u2019t have to break the bank. Known for its world-class universities and vibrant student culture, Melbourne offers plenty of budget-friendly student accommodation near major campuses. 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