If Carlton's cafe life appeals, start by getting to know Seven Seeds and Berkeley Street. Scape Berkeley 2 at 122–136 Berkeley Street has shared rooms and studios, with walking routes towards Melbourne and RMIT. It is worth a look if much of your week is in the university precinct.
The address is 122–136 Berkeley Street, near the University of Melbourne, RMIT and Queen Victoria Market. Scape lists RMIT as about a ten-minute walk away. For Melbourne Uni Parkville, you can head towards Swanston Street and catch a northbound tram, or walk depending on your faculty. The actual trip varies across a large campus, so try the route to your teaching building in your first week.
Scape Berkeley 2 has a gym, study and lounge spaces, a cinema and games areas, along with shared social spaces. Scape’s Melbourne building information also lists a rooftop terrace. There are different spots to work, unwind or meet other residents. Check the resident guide for booking requirements, guest rules and opening times. Ask which appliances are included in your chosen room. Start the video tour with the bed, desk and wardrobe, then check kitchen and bathroom sharing arrangements.
Room options include two-bedroom shared apartments, twins and studios. Published room examples include studios around 18–25 square metres, a shared two-bedroom room around 22 square metres and a twin around 24 square metres. Do not assume the room category tells you everything: ask whether you get a private bedroom or share the bedroom itself. The operator also requires student status documentation. Rent packages list water, electricity, gas and unlimited internet as included.
Seven Seeds is close by for coffee or brunch. Queen Victoria Market is handy for fruit, vegetables, ready-to-eat food and Asian groceries, while Lygon Street has plenty of restaurants and cafes. For household or pharmacy items, head towards QV or Melbourne Central in the CBD for more choice.
Prices and lease terms are subject to the latest quotes at the top of this page. Shared apartments and twins are quoted per resident, while a studio is for one resident; still confirm that the agreement states the weekly rent per person. Water, electricity, gas and unlimited internet are listed as included. Current rooms and rates can change by booking date.
If you are unsure about sharing, compare how much time you spend studying in your room, how often you cook and your budget before deciding between a studio and a twin. For a shared room, ask how many people live together, whether the bedroom is private, and which kitchen and bathroom spaces are shared. Check that the move-in date and lease fit your semester, and have your student documentation ready for the application.
Public resident reviews for this building are limited, so there is no lived-in verdict here. Ask about kitchen cleaning, housemate arrangements and use of common areas at night.
Scape Berkeley 2 is worth viewing if you study at Melbourne Uni Parkville or RMIT City, enjoy Carlton’s cafes and market, and want gym and study spaces in the building. If budget comes first, compare the shared options; if your routine needs more privacy and quiet, include the studio premium in your calculation.
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.