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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 inBased on this property at A$750/wk: the upper limit for bond plus rent in advance
About A$6,500
BondUp to one month's rent. The bond is held in trust by the Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (RTBA) and repaid at the end of the rental agreement. CAV ↗≤ A$3,250
Rent in advanceUp to one month in advance. If rent is paid weekly, up to 14 days in advance (A$1,500). CAV ↗≤ A$3,250
Rent for a yearEstimated on a 12-month rental agreement: weekly rent of A$750 × 52 weeks.About A$39,000
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
If rent is paid weekly, bond plus rent in advance comes to about A$4,750 at most. Actual amounts depend on the agent's requirements and the rental agreement. One month is estimated as weekly rent × 52 ÷ 12. Source: Consumer Affairs Victoria (CAV) rules on bond amounts and rent in advance, checked on 4 Oct 2026.
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Ask an adviser
Tell an adviser your university, budget and move-in date. They help you confirm the latest status of this property.
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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.
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Prepare your documents
Common documents are a passport, visa, offer letter or CoE, and proof of funds or income. The agent's requirements apply.
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Submit your application
An adviser helps you submit your application to the agent and follows up on the result.
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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.
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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.
5About the property
A description compiled by Yeeliving.
1. Distance to universities
About 3.5 km from the University of Melbourne, around 15–20 min by tram.
About 2.5 km from RMIT University, around 10–15 min by tram.
2. Surroundings
The development is on the western edge of the CBD, close to Southern Cross Station, Docklands and Spencer Outlet Centre. Local amenities are comprehensive, with supermarkets, restaurants and convenient transport.
3. Interior features
The building has a common lounge, gym, swimming pool, secure access and high-speed lifts. Upper-level apartments have excellent natural light and city views, and some room types come furnished with their own laundry facilities.
6FAQs
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?
639 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, Vic 3000 is about 0.5 km in a straight line from CQUniversity – Melbourne (data date 10 Oct 2026). The actual route is longer; ask an adviser about travel times.
How far is it from Victoria University – City Tower?
639 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, Vic 3000 is about 0.6 km in a straight line from Victoria University – City Tower (data date 10 Oct 2026). The actual route is longer; ask an adviser about travel times.
Sources and update dates Listing details and photos: Yeeliving listings database (updated 10 Oct 2026), from public information supplied by partner agents. Distances are straight-line. The per-person price for sharing is the weekly rent divided by the number of bedrooms and is a guide only. Move-in dates and prices follow the agent's latest information and the contract.