Searching for 9 Earl Street can bring up Student Living on Campus and listings from different agents. The location is appealing for RMIT and Melbourne students, but leasing and building management may be handled separately. Find out who lets the apartment and handles repairs before comparing its condition and cost.
Ask the operator which common facilities are currently available. Confirm furniture, appliances, internet and parcel services for the actual apartment, without assuming a shared reception or gym from an older UniLodge page. One listing from 2026 is not enough for a reliable rent range; ask for the price of the apartment you are viewing.
RMIT’s city campus is about a three-minute walk, and UniMelb Parkville is around ten to twelve minutes away. That makes getting to class straightforward if your lectures are at those campuses. Lygon Street has plenty of restaurants, and Lygon Court has a Woolworths and Health Hub pharmacy. The University of Melbourne visitor guide lists ANZ and Westpac locations along Lygon Street, though branches can change, so check each bank’s locator for the current address and in-person services. Hometown Asian Supermarket is on Elizabeth Street, while East Imperial on Rathdowne Street serves Chinese regional dishes and yum cha. Trams near Swanston Street head towards the CBD.
There are few recent, independent reviews that clearly refer to 9 Earl Street itself. Older pages and nearby Carlton listings are easy to mix together, so there is not enough evidence for a reliable building-wide review summary. Leave a little extra time during your inspection to walk from the entrance to your usual campus or tram stop, and see how your evening route feels. Photograph the furniture, walls and appliances when you move in.
Before signing, write down these questions: who is the property owner or letting agent, who manages the building’s shared areas, who handles repairs and emergencies, and which bills are included in the rent? If you depend on a staffed reception or shared resident services, confirm who currently provides them.
9 Earl Street may suit students who want a central base within walking distance of RMIT or UniMelb, as long as they confirm current rental and building contacts.
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.