Private rentals
138 Spencer Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Address: 138 Spencer Street, Melbourne VIC 3000View the Melbourne CBD area guide
Melbourne CBD100 m from CQUniversity MelbourneAbout A$440 per person per week with 2 sharing
Available now
Weekly rent (whole property)
A$880/wk
Layout
2 bed, 1 bath
Bathroom
1
Furniture
Furnished
Level
Mid floor
Available from
Available now
Rent includes
As per the rental agreement; ask an adviser to confirm
1Property details
The basics of this property in one table.
RentA$880/wk (whole property)
Approx. per monthA$3,813Estimated as weekly rent × 52 ÷ 12, not the contractual monthly rent.
Layout2 bed, 1 bath
Bathroom1
FurnitureFurnished
LevelMid floor
Available fromAvailable now
Address138 Spencer Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
AreaMelbourne CBD
2Find housemates to rent with
A group of students take the whole property on a joint rental agreement and split the rent. A Yeeliving adviser helps you find co-renters and supports your application.
How many people are renting together
- On a joint rental agreement, each person is responsible for all of the rent and for any damage. CAV ↗
- The bond is capped at one month's rent when weekly rent is A$900 or less. Splitting it by the number of people is a guide only. CAV ↗
- Yeeliving only makes introductions and helps with applications. We do not sublet the property to you, and we do not collect rent or bond money.
A$440 per person per week
Whole property A$880/wk ÷ 2 people · about A$1,907 per person per month (split evenly; if room sizes differ, you can negotiate)
Find housemates to rent together →Finding housemates is free. Private rentals are a paid service, and an adviser explains the fee before the service starts.
3Inside the property and the building
Compiled from the agent's listing description and listing tags. Confirm with the agent before you move in.
- Furnished
- SPA
- Gym
- Swimming pool
- Common lounge
- Billiards room
- Games room
- Cinema room
4Location and commute
Straight-line distance from 138 Spencer Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 to each university. For transit, tap "Directions".
CQUniversity MelbourneStraight-line distance100 mDirections ↗
Monash Docklands City (Monash College)Straight-line distance480 mDirections ↗
VU City TowerStraight-line distance720 mDirections ↗
La Trobe CityStraight-line distance760 mDirections ↗
VU City QueenStraight-line distance760 mDirections ↗
Distances are straight lines from the property location to the campus centre, not walking or driving routes.
Unit numbers are hidden for privacy.
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For a private rental, you apply through the real estate agent. You usually inspect first and submit documents, then sign once you are approved.
The most you may need before moving in (legal limit)Based on this property at A$880/wk: the upper limit for bond plus rent in advance. One month = weekly rent ÷ 7 × 365 ÷ 12 (CAV rent calculator).
About A$5,583.81 – A$7,647.62
How is the rent paid? Pick one to see the exact limit
BondUp to one month's rent; it can be higher if the weekly rent is above A$900 or VCAT approves more. It is lodged with the Victorian Government's Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (RTBA) and repaid at the end of the tenancy as the rules require.≤ A$3,823.81
Rent in advanceIf the agreement says rent is paid weekly, the rental provider can ask for at most 2 weeks in advance (A$1,760); for any other payment cycle, at most one month.A$1,760.00 – A$3,823.81
Rent for a yearEstimated on a 12-month rental agreement: weekly rent of A$880 × 52 weeks.About A$45,760
Yeeliving service feePrivate rentals are a paid service. Your adviser explains the fee before the service starts.Explained before service
Connect utilities and internetBefore you move in, Yeeliving helps you apply for free. You pay the bills yourself afterwards.Free to apply
This is the most the law allows, not what you will necessarily pay. The rules differ for rooms in shared houses and for student housing linked to a university. Source: Consumer Affairs Victoria (CAV) and the Residential Tenancies Act, sections 31, 40 and 41, checked on 16 Oct 2026. CAV ↗ · CAV rent calculator ↗
1
Ask an adviser
Tell an adviser your university, budget and move-in date. They help you confirm the latest status of this property.
2
Inspect the property
You can inspect it yourself, or ask a senior student in Australia to inspect it for you by video or in person. Yeeliving arranges it.
3
Prepare your documents
Common documents are a passport, visa, offer letter or CoE, and proof of funds or income. The agent's requirements apply.
4
Submit your application
An adviser helps you submit your application to the agent and follows up on the result.
5
Sign and pay the bond
Once you are approved, you sign the rental agreement and pay the bond and the first rent payment. The amounts follow the contract.
6
Connect utilities and internet
Before you move in, Yeeliving helps you apply to connect water, electricity and internet at no charge.
About fees: help with private rentals is a paid service, and your adviser explains the fee before the service starts. Applying to connect utilities and internet is free.
Early bird: pay an A$20 deposit by 15 December to lock in 10% off the service fee →
6About the property
A description compiled by Yeeliving.
The original description is in Chinese. Ask an adviser if you would like it in English.
7FAQs
How are private rentals charged?
Private rentals are a paid service; an adviser explains the fee before the service starts.
Can I view it first?
Yes. Senior students in Australia view by video or in person, arranged by Yeeliving. The viewing time is the one the property manager gives, and the adviser explains the fee before the service starts.
How far is it from CQUniversity – Melbourne?
138 Spencer Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 is about 100 m in a straight line from the campus centre of CQUniversity – Melbourne (data date 7 Nov 2026). The actual route is longer; ask an adviser about travel times.
How far is it from Monash University – Docklands City (Monash College)?
138 Spencer Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 is about 480 m in a straight line from the campus centre of Monash University – Docklands City (Monash College) (data date 7 Nov 2026). The actual route is longer; ask an adviser about travel times.
8Other private rentals nearby
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Available now9The building
Premier TowerAt 134–160 Spencer Street, on the corner of Spencer Street and Bourke Street, the residential part of Premier Tower consists of private apartments with a pool and gym. For students who regularly travel by train, Southern Cross Station is about 350 metres away, or roughly a 6-minute walk.2 more rentals in this building · A$900–A$980/weekSauna / spa · Gym · Common lounge · Pool tableSee the building guide and other rentalsListing information and photos come from the Yeeliving listings database and public information from partner agents. Distances are straight-line distances. Confirm rent and move-in dates with the agent and agreement.
Details updated 7 Nov 2026
A$880per week · whole property
Prices are subject to each building's final quote. Photos come from the buildings. Distances are measured in a straight line.