If you would use a music or recording space, Scape Franklin deserves a closer look. At 99 Franklin Street, its facilities include study areas, a gym, cinema, games and music spaces, with RMIT and Queen Victoria Market nearby. Think about how often you would use them outside your room.
The address is 99 Franklin Street. RMIT's City campus is close by. For the University of Melbourne's Parkville campus, you can walk or take a northbound tram; check the route to your actual teaching building. The building is in the CBD Free Tram Zone, with a Myki needed beyond the zone. Queen Victoria Market is useful for fresh groceries and trades on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Elizabeth Street has Asian groceries, while Melbourne Central has supermarkets, a chemist and banking services. For your first few nights, learn the station, building entrance and supermarket route in daylight, then use the main streets you are comfortable with when returning later.
Shared facilities include a gym, study areas, cinema, music and recording spaces, games area, communal kitchen, lounges and rooftop social spaces, as well as laundry. Room options include Ultra and Signature studios, plus two-person and six-person shared apartments. A studio gives you more independence. In a shared apartment, think about your flatmates' schedules, kitchen use and cleaning. Parking is limited and costs extra, so it is easier to plan around walking, trams and trains. Equipment can differ between studios and shared rooms. On a video tour, look at the desk, storage, fridge and cooktop, and ask which items are shared with housemates.
Resident comments selected for Scape's own website praise the gym, recording and music spaces, views and helpful staff. A long-term resident also mentions occasional Wi-Fi issues and feeling that the rent is high. These are selected comments on the operator's page, not an independently sampled review set. Treat them as prompts for questions: ask about current internet reliability and how maintenance requests are handled.
Prices and lease terms are subject to the latest quotes at the top of this page. Prices vary considerably by semester, room type and location, and many are starting rates. The operator says rent includes electricity, water, heating and unlimited internet. Check your exact agreement for the cost schedule, bond, minimum stay and cancellation terms before signing.
During your first week, walk to class and the market in daylight, and note the tram stop, secure entry and night entrance. The market does not trade every day, so plan groceries around its opening days. Photograph the room, furniture and appliances when you move in. In a shared apartment, agree on fridge space, kitchen cleaning and quiet times early. In a studio, check that you have enough storage and desk space. Scape Franklin may suit you if you value building facilities, social activities and CBD convenience. If your budget is tight, compare the actual weekly cost per person for shared options rather than relying on studio images or promotional starting rates.
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.