Student Living 550 Lygon is purpose-built accommodation in Carlton for students and non-students alike, managed by UniLodge with a staffed reception. University of Melbourne is 10 minutes away and RMIT City 11, door to door. Studio, 1 and 2 bedroom apartments available from $419 per week, and you can apply online.
Conveniently located on the famous Lygon Street known for its great restaurants and shopping, the Studio apartment offers a fantastic student living environment for those who are looking for a more independent style accommodation.
Student Living - 550 Lygon offers affordable student accommodation in Melbourne close to several university campuses. Ideal for students looking to experience inner-city living, it’s in close proximity to University of Melbourne, Trinity College, and ACU. Our convenient location features a combination of comfortable rooms and shared spaces. Learn more about our student accommodation in Melbourne and discover the perfect place to call home.
On Lygon Street in Carlton, a five-minute walk to the University of Melbourne. Great-value shared apartments with all bills included.
Trams at the door — free inside the tram zone
Close to Melbourne Central & Flagstaff stations
City bike lanes on the doorstep
10 min · University of Melbourne11 min · RMIT City
Facilities
The shared spaces and services at Student Living 550 Lygon.
Bicycle Parking
Bike racks are available to all residents and are located in the undercover bike cage in the car park.
Cinema
Check out all of the latest movies at Cinema Nova, Carlton – just a 10-minute walk away.
Kitchens
The kitchen in your apartment has all of your basic essentials, including fridge/freezer, cooktop, ducted range hood and convection microwave oven.
Laundry
The laundry room includes both washing machine and dryers. Access to the laundry is available through the basement of the building. It costs $5 for the washer and $5 for the dryer.
Public Transport Stops
The property is in a great location with close access to public transport. The tram stops for trams number 1 and 6 are located right outside the building.
Retail Shops in Precinct
A short 2 minute walk to Lygon Street Italian Precinct, better known as Melbourne’s Little Italy. There is an array of shops, cafes and restaurants to suit everyone’s needs. There is also a Woolworths Supermarket just 2 mintues walk inside the Lygon Court.Read moreRead less
Security
Resident safety is number one priority for UniLodge management. The property features secure access to the building – no one can enter the building without swipe card access or in the company of a resident or staff.Read moreRead less
TV
Your apartment is furnished with a bed and mattress, desk, study chair, TV, wardrobe, bathroom and kitchen.
Car Park
Carparking is available at the property from $200 per calendar month. You must be a resident of the building to rent a car space, please contact property staff via email to enquire.
“Close to campus, bills all included — an easy first year.”
Alex
University of Melbourne · Resident
“The study spaces and shared lounges are great for group work.”
Sam
University of Melbourne · Resident
Student Living 550 Lygon questions, answered
The nearest campus, University of Melbourne, is about 5 minutes away, with trams across the city inside the free tram zone.
Yes — electricity, water and wifi are all included in your weekly rent.
A A$500 booking deposit plus your first rent instalment. The deposit counts toward what you owe.
No — residents at Student Living 550 Lygon need to be 18 or over on arrival. Nearby UniLodge properties do accept under-18 students; see the under-18 pages for the full lists.
Yes — Student Living 550 Lygon welcomes non-students with a steady income who can meet the standard lease requirements.
If you or your family need somewhere to stay for a couple of nights to a week, or rest your head after coming in from a late-night flight then why not book at Essence Hotel Carlton. Offering comfortable rooms that give you the freedom to relax in a place away from home.
Unfortunately, we do not offer check-ins outside of specified check-in times.
Check in at 570 Lygon St, Carlton VIC 3053 (next to Visitors’ Car Park from outside the building).
Each resident pays for their energy as it is separately metered and will hold their own account with an energy company.
No, contents insurance is included in the bundle which costs $28 per person, per month. The cost of the bundle is included in the advertised weekly rate.
To view the Contents Insurance Product Disclosure Statement - Click Here.
Complete the online application. Once we have received your application, we will send you a rental offer. To accept this offer you will be required to pay the first month’s rental and for any additional service options that you choose. Before you move into Student Living - 550 Lygon, a bond equal to one month’s rental will be required
If you need any further information please do not hesitate to contact us.
6 and 12 month leases, however from time to time we are able to offer shorter lease periods.
A fully furnished apartment
Contents insurance
Gas
Access to our Residential Life Program
Rental is per calendar month. The weekly rate is divided by 7 days, and it is then multiplied by 365 days, and divided by 12 months to get the monthly rate.
Rent is to be paid as per the Tenancy Agreement and must always be in advance. Our primary payment method is direct debit.
Water Usage
Electricity Consumption
Internet / WiFi
Carparking is available from $200 per calendar month. Please contact property staff via email to enquire.
You will need to direct your mail to:
Room # XXX / 550 Lygon Street
Carlton, VIC, Australia, 3053
Your apartment is furnished with a bed, desk, cupboard, study chair, TV, fridge, and microwave oven. You will need to supply all your own linen & kitchen equipment.
The nearest supermarket is called Foodworks and it is located around the corner, a minute’s walk away.
As this is a secure building, all residents are required to meet their guests at the entrance door as this door is only accessible by a resident swipe card.
Once you have signed a lease for your room, you cannot change rooms until your lease expires or you break your lease.
When considering the premature termination of your Residential Tenancy Agreement, it is your responsibility to:
Continue to pay all rent charges until a new resident can be secured or the Residential Tenancy Agreement ends, whichever comes first.
Pay all associated costs including applicable advertising and break lease fees as set out in your Residential Tenancy Agreement.
In all cases, a departure cleaning fee applies.
There are no extra storage facilities at the property.
A bond is a payment that acts as a security deposit against the resident meeting the terms of their rental agreement or their duties under the Residential Tenancies Act 1997.
The bond will be lodged with the Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (RTBA). The RTBA will hold the bond in trust until the end of the lease. Then, the bond is:
Refunded entirely to the tenant/resident, or
Claimed in part or in full by the landlord/owner.
The bond is equivalent to one month’s rent.
Bond amount is included in the initial payment you are required to make to secure your accommodation.
Check out this handy guide – Resident guide to bonds
Upon arrival, we must prepare a ‘Condition Report’, which records the property’s general condition, including fittings and fixtures, and present you with an electronic copy of this Report when you come to collect your keys. Please review and, if necessary, add your comments to the ‘Condition Report’. You must return the report to UniLodge within seven business days of moving in and you should keep a copy of the ‘Condition Report’ until the end of the tenancy.
The ‘Condition Report’ is a very important document, as it can be used as evidence if there is a dispute about who should pay for cleaning, damage, or replacement of missing items, particularly at the end of a tenancy. You may want to take photos of your apartment at the start of your tenancy to further show the condition.
The owner may claim some or the entire bond for cleaning, damage, or replacement of missing items at the end of your tenancy. If the ‘Condition Report’ stated that the work was required at the start of the tenancy, or the items were not listed, it can help you prove the bond should be returned to you.
Check out this handy guide - Resident guide condition reports
Your bond and rent are separate payments. You are required to pay rent in the specified way up to and including the date of your departure.
You need to leave your apartment clean and tidy in the same condition as when you arrived, ensure all personal items have been removed and report any damage that may have been caused during your tenancy. This allows for a speedy bond resolution. We offer prepaid service for departure cleaning to assist residents.
UniLodge will start a bond claim, which will be done within 10 business days after you leave the rented property. All residents are emailed a link to the claim details. Click through to accept or request changes to the claim and enter in your bank details for the bond refund. Once all tenants/residents have agreed, the RTBA will deposit the money into the nominated bank account(s) within two business days.
If you are overseas and do not have an Australian bank account, the RTBA can issue a cheque that you can deposit into an overseas bank account. If your overseas bank cannot deposit the cheque, an overseas bank transfer can be arranged for a fee. If you have not provided valid bank account details in the bond claim, the RTBA will retain the bond until you provide a valid payment option.
The owner (via UniLodge), can try to recover all or part of the bond at the end of a tenancy if:
The tenant or resident:
or their visitors have damaged the property
has left and owes rent (rent in arrears)
has abandoned the premises
has left you to pay bills they should have paid
There are cleaning or repair expenses that exceed normal ‘wear and tear’.
Items that were part of the tenancy agreement are missing.
We have listed a number of resources on our Student Health and Wellbeing page.
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