RMIT across the street and Melbourne Central behind the building explain much of 339 Swanston's appeal. Apartments have kitchens for cooking, while the common room has pool and table tennis. If the commute and everyday shopping matter most, start by inspecting the actual room size.
UniLodge lists studios, one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments. Rooms are furnished, and each apartment has its own kitchen and bathroom. The common room has a TV, pool table, table tennis, lounge seating and vending machines, which gives you somewhere to take a break outside your room. Laundry rooms are available across multiple levels and can be used at any time. There are bicycle racks, but spaces are limited. The building does not have its own gym; commercial gyms are nearby.
It is also worth asking about resident support. UniLodge describes a Residential Life programme, weekday reception and an after-hours Resident Advisor on call. That can be useful if you have just moved to Melbourne and are still getting to know people or local routines. Events change by semester, so check the latest notice after you arrive rather than relying on an old calendar.
For 339 Swanston, the 2026 evidence is only a third-party studio starting rate, which cannot support a full rent range. Room information lists water and unlimited Wi-Fi as included; ask about electricity, the bond and departure cleaning. For sharing, confirm the per-person or whole-apartment basis before budgeting.
Location is the main draw: RMIT City is across the road, and Swanston Street trams stop close by. You can connect by tram or walk towards the University of Melbourne, but check the route to your own teaching building. Melbourne Central is just behind the property, with Coles, a pharmacy and a train station. For Asian groceries, Hometown Asian Supermarket and Safe Way Super Market are nearby. Queen Victoria Market is handy for a weekend shop, and there is a Commonwealth Bank branch close by.
Public resident comments often praise the location and easy access to campus and the CBD. Some also enjoy the pool table and table tennis in the common room. Experiences are not all the same, so ask about cleaning, repair requests and laundry charges before moving in. Laundry is paid; check the current notice for the rate rather than relying on an old review.
Convenient city living makes it especially useful to see the room size and aspect in person. Check the windows, storage, noise and air conditioning, and ask how to report cleaning or maintenance issues. If you are sharing, make sure the lease says whether rent is charged per person or for the whole apartment and who pays each extra cost.
If you want to keep the commute short and manage your own cooking and routine, the private kitchen and bathroom in each apartment may suit you. If large shared facilities, a quiet setting or room size matter more, make the room’s position and outside noise priorities at your inspection. The main advantage is central-city convenience, while your experience will depend a lot on the room type and aspect you choose.
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.