Sharing or living alone makes a noticeable difference to the budget at Scape Leicester. At 136 Leicester Street, the choices include shared rooms, studios and one-bedroom accommodation, with study and rooftop spaces in the building. Compare actual rooms and lease terms if being near campus and using communal facilities appeal to you.
Facilities include a 24-hour gym, study areas, rooftop garden and barbecue, plus a private cinema, shared kitchen, games area and lounges. There is a good spread of spaces for a study session or dinner with friends. The laundry is on site, but check the current cost. There is also bike storage and parcel collection. Furniture and appliances vary by room; ask for the inclusions for your chosen room. Inspect the actual desk, bed, wardrobe and kitchen rather than choosing only from Signature or Ultra labels.
The operator’s route estimates put the University of Melbourne within a short walk, and RMIT is also reachable on foot or by tram along Swanston Street. Your last stretch depends on the teaching building, so check the address on your timetable rather than relying on a general campus estimate. Trams nearby make it easy to head into the city without depending on rideshare.
Queen Victoria Market is handy for fresh food, while Aldi and city supermarkets cover the basics. Melbourne Central has Coles, pharmacies, banks and places to eat. Carlton’s Lygon Street and the CBD offer plenty more dining options. Store hours can change, particularly at the market, so check before you head out.
There are only a few public Scape Leicester reviews on Uhomes. Residents mentioned friendly reception and maintenance staff, as well as activities that helped them settle in. One reviewer reported construction noise from a neighbouring site at the time. That is a past individual experience, not evidence of current works. If noise matters to you, ask about nearby projects and check which way the room faces.
Room options include shared apartments, Signature Studio, Signature Plus, Ultra Studio and a one-bedroom suite. Sharing may work if you want to manage costs and are happy to share a kitchen and living area. A studio or one-bedroom gives you more private space, with a larger price difference. Room names and furnishings can change with the current listing, so do not assume a display room is the one you will receive.
Prices and lease terms are subject to the latest quotes at the top of this page. Whether electricity, water, heating and internet are included depends on the rental agreement for your chosen room; ask an adviser to confirm. Check laundry charges separately. Put weekly rent, bond, contract term, exit conditions and included bills on one checklist before you sign.
Do not spend the whole inspection in the rooftop and cinema spaces. Walk from the entrance to the room you would rent, and ask about visitor sign-in, parcels, communal kitchen bookings, laundry charges and after-hours support.
Leicester may suit you if you want a spot between campus and the CBD, with study, fitness and social spaces in the building. Room prices vary considerably, so compare the exact room and contract length rather than relying on the lowest advertised rate.
For Asian groceries, Tang Asian Food Emporium is near Chinatown, with more Chinese dining along Little Bourke Street. Melbourne Central is useful for everyday banking, pharmacy and supermarket errands, while the gym is already in the building. When you first arrive, it is more useful to learn where these essentials are than to memorise a long list of shop names.
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.