Melbourne City 2-bedroom Apartments - Twin Shared Rooms
Available to all students studying in Melbourne (UMelb, RMIT, ACU, Deakin, etc) wanting a more affordable option in the City, we have 2-bedroom Apartments ideally located on Russell Street, Melbourne city. These rooms are Twin Shared only (eg two single beds sharing with another student of the same sex/gender OR for a couple). The Apartment building is centrally located and convenient to everything in Melbourne, including your campus! It's a short walk to any city campus with RMIT, University of Melbourne and ACU nearby, and an easy commute to suburban campuses such as Deakin University! Located in the Free Tram Zone and within close proximity to all of Melbourne's premium attractions including boutique shopping, famous eat streets and a superb array of cafes and bars, theaters, sporting venues and cultural experiences. Students love the building's leisure facilities offered including a sauna, spa, fully equipped gymnasium and a heated pool which lies beneath an extravagant glass ceiling!
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Location
- Russell Street, Melbourne city
- Located in the Free Tram Zone, apartments are close to shopping, entertainment and public transport, with easy access to any university in Melbourne (most just a 10 - 20 minute walk).
Room Types
This option only allows for Twin Shared rooms (two single beds sharing with another student of the same sex/gender, or for couples).
Features
Your room/apartment has:
- Share Bedroom with two Single beds, wardrobe, and space permitting, a study desk with chair (although we only place students in our housing, not all bedrooms will be equipped with a study desk and chair. Please ask if you have any questions/concerns about this).
- Kitchen with everything you need for cooking and eating including cutlery, crockery, glassware, pots, pans.
- Living area with TV and lounge
The building has:
- Safe and secure with swipe card access and CCTV
- A 24/7 onsite team
- Fully equipped gym
- Indoor pool and sauna
- Wireless internet throughout the building
- on-site restaurant/bar
Housing Fees
All fees are per person, per Semester:
- Twin Shared Room (two single beds sharing with another student of the same sex/gender or for couples) in the shared City Standard Apartments: AUD$9,000 (approx USD$5,750) - per person, per Semester
Fees listed are per person, per Semester (typically February to end of June and July to end of November. Specific dates will be outlined in your confirmation email upon booking).
This accommodation comes fully furnished and Semester in Australia includes bedding/linens for each of its students. Utilities, including unlimited wireless internet, gas, water, electricity are included in your Semester Housing Fee. Each apartment is professionally cleaned before you arrive.
Please note: Due to participant numbers apartments could be co-ed (meaning 2 females and 2 males placed together). Please indicate on your booking form if you would prefer a single-sex apartment.
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Melbourne Superior Student Apartments
Now accepting applications for Semester 1, 2024!
Located in inner-city Melbourne, this purpose-built student apartment complex is the perfect base for exploring all that Melbourne has to offer. As an added bonus, the building is an easy walk to the University of Melbourne, RMIT, and other City campuses and easy access to public transport to commute to other campuses (15 minutes to ACU!). And the best feature? By booking with SiA, our students avoid the wait-list and have a guaranteed room, get all linens and kitchen items included (instead of having to purchase separately), and all the services that SiA offers (Airport Reception, on-site Resident Director, Arrival Service, Semester activities, etc!). They even offer a quick and easy complimentary breakfast for those on the go!
Students love the central location and the SiA inclusions, such as all linens. Melbourne City has an on-site gym, media room, and gorgeous outdoor terrace and BBQ area!
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Location
The central location of this Student Apartment complex provides everything Melbourne has to offer, right at your doorstep. Easy access to public transport, shopping and entertainment with your Australian university just a few minutes away.
Room Types
Students will have a Single room with private bathroom in a 6-bedroom, 6-person Apartment
Please note: Due to participant numbers apartments are normally co-ed (meaning female/males placed together). Please indicate on your booking form if you would prefer a single-sex apartment.
Features
Your room/apartment has:
- A bedding pack including pillow and linens/blanket
- A study desk and chair for each student
- Private bathroom for each bedroom
- Air-conditioning and heating
- Unlimited Internet
- Kitchen Pack provided to each student
- Fully furnished living area with sofas/lounge chairs and TV
The complex has:
- Safe and secure with swipe card access and CCTV
- A 24/7 onsite team
- Cinema Room
- TV and games room
- iMac stations
- Secure bike storage
- Outdoor terrace with BBQ, tables and benches
- Fully equipped gym
- Wireless internet throughout the building
- A large social area on the ground floor with comfortable seating
- Laundry room with Washer and Dryers (AUD$4 per wash and dry)
Housing Fees
- Single Room with private bathroom, in a 6-bedroom/6-person Student Apartment: AUD$12,950 (approx USD$8,250) per student, per Semester.
The Semester Housing Fee is per student, per Semester (typically February - end of June, July - end of November). Specific dates will be outlined in your housing reservation confirmation email upon booking.
This accommodation comes fully furnished and Semester in Australia includes a Linen and Kitchen pack for each of its students. Utilities, including unlimited wireless internet, gas, water, electricity are included in your Semester Housing Fee. Each apartment is professionally cleaned before you arrive. A communal Laundry room with commercial Washers and Dryers is located on-site at additional cost per load.
Please note: Due to participant numbers apartments are normally co-ed (meaning female/males placed together). Please indicate on your booking form if you would prefer a single-sex apartment.
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Melbourne on-campus Student Accommodation
Now accepting applications for Semester 1, 2024!
Located on-campus at the University of Melbourne, Melbourne Student Village is a modern student accommodation building offering the ultimate in student living. Students from RMIT, University of Melbourne, or any Melbourne institution are able to live here - it's an ideal location for any city campus! Semester in Australia offers students their own Single Room in a 4-bedroom Apartment, with shared living/kitchen area. This building is highly sought after and is booked out early - avoid the wait-list and book with Semester in Australia students! We are lucky enough to have a set of 4-bedroom Apartments reserved for our students, each semester.
This student accommodation has so many benefits from a communal commercial kitchen, a fully equipped gym, several common areas, a games room, an outdoor pool, a basketball court and the list goes on! This housing will be great for those students who love their own space, but who are independent and confident enough to make use of the common areas to make friends. And obviously the location is perfect for students studying at the University of Melbourne - just roll out of bed and onto campus!
Students love the central location and the SiA inclusions, such as all bedding/linens, Airport Reception, Welcome Dinner and other activities bonding you with your fellow SiA housemates!
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Location
The central location of this student-only accommodation provides everything Melbourne has to offer, right at your doorstep. Easy access to public transport, shopping and entertainment with the University of Melbourne just minutes away!
Room Types
Single Room with the choice of private/ensuite bathroom or a shared bathroom option.
Features
Your room/apartment has:
- A bedding pack including pillow and linens/blanket
- A study desk and chair for each student
- Ceiling fan
- Unlimited Internet
- Kitchen Pack provided to each student
- Fully furnished living area with sofas/lounge chairs and TV
The complex has:
- Safe and secure with swipe card access and CCTV
- A 24/7 onsite team
- Basketball court
- Outdoor pool
- Study spaces
- Commercial kitchen
- TV and games room with pool table
- Green spaces
- Secure bike storage
- Outdoor area with BBQ
- Fully equipped gym
- Wireless internet throughout the building
- A large social area on the ground floor with comfortable seating
- Laundry room with Washer and Dryers (AUD$4 per wash and dry)
Housing Fees
- Single Room with private bathroom, in a 4-bedroom/4-person Student Apartment: AUD$11,500 (approx USD$8,240) per student, per Semester.
- Single Room with shared bathroom, in a 4-bedroom/4-person Student Apartment: AUD$10,250 (approx USD$6,550) per student, per Semester.
The Semester Housing Fee is per student, per Semester (typically February - end of June, July - end of November). Specific dates will be outlined in your housing reservation confirmation email upon booking.
This accommodation comes fully furnished and Semester in Australia includes a Linen and Kitchen pack for each of its students. Utilities, including unlimited wireless internet, gas, water, electricity are included in your Semester Housing Fee. Each apartment is professionally cleaned before you arrive. A communal Laundry room with commercial Washers and Dryers is located on-site at additional cost per load.
Please note: Due to participant numbers apartments could be co-ed (meaning female/males placed together). Please indicate on your booking form if you would prefer a single-sex apartment and we will try our best!
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Enjoy great value for money with Semester in Australia
Our accommodation has been designed with international students in mind. To make sure you get the best value for money, we’ve included everything you need and nothing you don’t. Simply pack your suitcase and leave the rest to us.
Kitchen and laundry appliances
Most apartments have a kitchen with everything you could need, including:
- Plates, bowls and cutlery
- glassware and cookware
- Pots and pans
- Oven, stove and microwave
- Fridge
The apartments also feature an internal laundry with a washing machine and dryer (apartments) or clothesline (for houses with a yard), so you don’t need to worry about paying to clean your clothes at a laundromat.
The Superior City Apartments (private, purpose-built Student Accommodation building) has a communal coin-operated laundry and may not come with all of the kitchen items listed above. For more information, take a look at the Superior City Apartments features section.
Utilities
Connection of utilities (water, electricity, and gas) and usage costs are included in your Semester Housing Fee. Semester in Australia will pay utility bills (except telephone) on your behalf. There is a very generous allowance per student. You will not be liable for further utility charges unless in extreme circumstances, in which case you will be notified of excessive bills before you are charged additional fees. This only happens if students leave heating or air conditioning on all day and can be easily avoided.
Wireless internet
Unlimited internet connection is included in every apartment. However, you may find that internet connection in Australia may be different to what you’re used to. Internet can be quite slow and is not easily accessible for free in public places.
Phone and Cable TV
Phone and Cable TV are NOT included in the Housing Fee, unless otherwise indicated. In most cases, you will need to arrange your own service. It is simple to set up and instructions can be provided. Some students prefer to purchase a cell phone instead of a normal residential telephone service.
Housing Services Fee
This SiA Service fee is included in the Semester Housing Fee and covers the housing and arrival services, and includes:
- Pre-arranging/securing fully-furnished private rental accommodation
- Pre-departure and arrival information service
- On-site Resident Director services
- Arrivals information and Welcome
- Semester activities and excursions
- On-going Semester support and Emergency Contact
Utilities
Connection of utilities (water, electricity and gas) and usage costs are included in your Semester Housing Fee. Semester in Australia will pay utility bills (except telephone) on your behalf. There is a very generous allowance per student. You will not be liable for further utility charges unless in extreme circumstances, in which case you will be notified of excessive bills before you are charged additional fees. This only happens if students leave heating or air conditioning on all day and can be easily avoided.
End of Semester Exit/Vacate Cleaning Fee.
There is a mandatory end-of-semester Vacate/Exit Clean Fee of AUD$200, which is in addition to the Semester Housing Fee. Please note that in Australia, real estate agents/landlords request that a ‘vacate clean’ is conducted at the end of a tenancy, by professional cleaners (including steam cleaning of any carpets and curtains, etc), which will be covered by the SiA Exit/Vacate Cleaning Fee of $200. As long as you remove all personal belongings (including any food or rubbish) at the end of your stay, this is the only exit fee you will incur. Including the Exit Cleaning Fee makes vacating your property an easy process, with no need to coordinate with your fellow housemates (who may have various departure dates) and organise your own professional cleaner or carpet cleaner or incurring any additional costs just when you’re about to return home. With an Exit Cleaning Fee included, your bond will be refunded swiftly and smoothly.
Security Deposit/Bond (to be lodged with appropriate State Rental Authority).
There is a refundable Bond/Security Deposit of AUD$250/$300 in addition to the Semester Housing Fee. The Bond/Security Deposit is required and is in accordance with the State Residential Tenancies Act (RTA). It will be lodged with and held in a separate account by the relevant State’s Rental Authorities. The Security Deposit/Bond is refundable at the end of your tenancy less any excessive/additional cleaning costs (beyond the Exit/Vacate Cleaning Fee) and/or any damages/missing items. Provided you have removed all personal belongings (including food and rubbish) and the housing is left in satisfactory condition and all furnishing items are accounted for and intact, generally speaking, you will receive the Security Deposit/Bond refund within 1-3 weeks after the conclusion of the semester.
Leases
All leases are in line with the Australian academic year and run from February to June and July to November. Semester in Australia will provide housing for your entire semester/program at any Australian university. If you require any additional housing, you must request this before you leave for Australia. As extra accommodation is subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed, please consider your travel dates carefully.
Secure your home away from home now
To reserve your place at any one of our great student apartments, simply complete these four steps:
1. Choose a room and fill out the Reservation Form
- Review the relevant Australian City accommodation options
- Decide on the type of room and apartment you’d like
- Complete the Reservation Form
2. Pay your Holding Deposit
After we receive your Reservation Form, we’ll send you e-mail to let you know whether the room you want is available. If you are unsuccessful, we’ll keep your application on file for the current semester and try to allocate you an apartment, even if not your first choice. To reserve your chosen room, you should review the ‘fine print and further information’ and decide whether you’d like to hold/secure your room. If you would like to proceed and hold/secure the room, you will then need to pay a AUD$250 Holding Deposit. Once your booking is finalised, this deposit will be deducted from your overall fee. If you cancel your booking, your deposit will not be refunded. Group bookings please note: If you would like to secure an entire apartment or more than one room for yourself and any friends, everyone in the group needs to complete a Reservation Form and pay a Holding Deposit at the same time.
3. Sign and return the Housing Agreement
After we receive your Holding Deposit, we’ll send you a Confirmation Email, a Semester Housing Fee invoice, an SiA Service Agreement and other rental accommodation forms. These forms will need to be completed and returned along with your first Housing Fee payment. The SiA Service Agreement outlines what Semester in Australia provides as part of the housing and service, expectations of students, and payment options, methods and due-dates.
4. Make your first Semester Housing Fee payment
Your first Housing Fee Payment needs to be paid at least 3 weeks before you arrive in Australia. We’ll send you a new invoice with the Holding Deposit deducted and the Security Deposit included. Payment dates and methods will be on the invoice.
