A twin and a studio lead to quite different budgets at Berkeley 1. At 105 Berkeley Street near Melbourne, the residence also has study and fitness spaces. Once the location works for you, decide whether sharing a bedroom suits you or your own schedule and storage matter more.
Scape estimates a four-minute walk to Melbourne Uni, ten minutes to RMIT and about thirteen minutes by tram to Monash Parkville. Queen Victoria Market is around an eight-minute walk and Melbourne Central about fourteen minutes. There is a tram stop near Elizabeth Street. When you first arrive, walk the route to your actual teaching building. A four-minute walk to the edge of a large campus does not necessarily mean four minutes to your classroom.
For groceries, you can browse fresh produce at Queen Victoria Market or head to Melbourne Central for a Coles. Melbourne Central also has Pantre Asian Supermarket, a pharmacy and a bank. Lygon Street, QV and Chinatown have plenty of Chinese and other Asian restaurants. If you prefer an external gym, there are commercial options around the CBD shopping centres. Store tenants and opening hours can change, so check the current directory before heading out.
The building has study areas, a roof terrace, social lounge, cinema and gaming space, a 24/7 gym and secure bike storage, as well as laundry facilities. The shared spaces give you a few options when you want to study, watch a film or get some exercise outside your room. Laundry uses the building machines and their current payment rules, so confirm those on site. The operator says water, electricity, heating and unlimited broadband are included in the student accommodation package. Your contract still determines the lease length, payment terms and any other charges. Ask to see how beds, desks and storage are allocated in a twin room. For a studio, check its actual kitchen equipment rather than assuming every room is fitted out the same way.
Prices and lease terms are subject to the latest quotes at the top of this page. A twin is a shared bedroom; for a two-bedroom apartment, check separate bedrooms and common areas. Decide how much sharing suits you, then ask for prices for the same dates.
In one Reddit account, the poster said they had lived there for a while without particular complaints. There is little detail to draw a broader conclusion from. If internet or maintenance matters to you, ask about the process and inspect the shared spaces you would use.
If you want to live beside campus, walk to the library and classes, and still get to the market or CBD for food and errands, Berkeley 1 can cut down on travel time. If quiet or a private room matters more, compare the twin and studio options separately. Room type can make a big difference to your day-to-day experience even in the same building.
Before you sign, write down the 2027 room rate, per-person rent, contract length, included bills, laundry charges and current availability. At the viewing, walk from your room to the teaching building you use most, then try the routes to the market and tram stop. Once you have a feel for both class days and weekends, you can decide whether the location suits your routine.
Ask a Yeeliving adviser to compare rooms, lease terms and your route to class. Yeeliving’s student accommodation service is free. Referral cashback is paid only to the referrer, after the referred friend signs a lease and moves in; details are as shown on your account page.