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Rent prices in Melbourne
Get a feel for renting in Melbourne, Australia. Compare stored records, home sizes and a starting point for your budget.
Source currency: USD · Source updated Sep 2026
Combined monthly reference
$2,423 / month
Approximately $559 per week
1 bedroom
$1,690 / month
≈ $390 per week
2 bedrooms
$2,180 / month
≈ $503 per week
3 bedrooms
$3,400 / month
≈ $785 per week
Source: Global Property Guide · updated Sep 2026. Values are shown in the source currency and are not current quotes. Actual rents vary by location and property. About the data →
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What changes with an extra bedroom?
The two-bedroom reference is $490 higher per month than the one-bedroom figure in Melbourne. Over twelve months, that difference is $5,880 before utilities or other charges.
If two people split the two-bedroom rent equally, the rent-only share would be $1,090 per person per month. This is an illustrative split of the stored figure, not an available room offer, and excludes bills.
The combined figure is the arithmetic mean of the available bedroom-category values in the selected record; it is not a measured average of all homes in the city. The source labels this table as last updated Sep 2026; it does not provide per-city sample sizes in this capture. Read the methodology and calculate a budget using a current listing.
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Your renting questions, answered
What is the average rent in Melbourne?
The stored combined monthly reference for Melbourne, Australia is $2,423 per month (approximately $559 per week).
How much is a 1-bedroom apartment in Melbourne?
The selected record for Melbourne has a 1-bedroom reference of $1,690 per month (approximately $390 per week).
What should I keep in mind when comparing rents?
These averages are a starting point for your search. The neighbourhood, property size, condition, and included bills can all affect the price. Check the original listing for the full costs and terms.
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