Campus rental guide · Semester 1, 2027

Renting near Monash University's Caulfield campus

Caulfield campus is in Caulfield East. Start your search with connections to Caulfield Station, the tram and campus buses. Compare surrounding suburbs and rail connections, then student accommodation, Clayton on-campus options and intercampus travel before planning your Semester 1, 2027 move.

  • Campus address900 Dandenong Road, Caulfield East VIC 3145
  • Semester 1, 2027Orientation 18–26 Feb · classes start 1 Mar
  • Main ways to campusCaulfield Station · Route 3 tram · 624 and 900 buses

Yeeliving Rental Guides Team · Checked 16 Oct 2026

AI-generated autumn view of Caulfield Library's steel-and-mesh shade house at Monash University after rain.
Images are AI-generated illustrations
Key points

Three things to know about this campus

  1. 1

    Plan to your teaching building, beyond the station

    Caulfield Station is the main rail connection. Include the walk after you leave the train, and check your campus entrance and teaching building on the university campus page.

    Source: Monash: Caulfield campus · Monash: Public transport

  2. 2

    Compare the tram and buses too

    Route 3 serves the Caulfield Railway Station and Derby Road area, while the 624 and 900 buses serve Sir John Monash Drive. Check routes and services for your travel date with the official planner.

    Source: Monash: Public transport · Transport Victoria: Plan a journey

  3. 3

    Consider Clayton on-campus accommodation

    Caulfield students can apply for Clayton on-campus accommodation. A free intercampus shuttle links the campuses; check whether its timetable suits your classes. Applications for contracts starting in January or February 2027 opened on 1 September 2026.

    Source: Monash: Clayton accommodation · Monash: Intercampus shuttle · Monash: Applications

Where to live

6 areas students often live in

Ordered by how you get to campus. Listing counts and typical rents come from Yeeliving listings and update daily; check routes with the official journey planner.

Caulfield East

1 listed
  • Walk
  • Cycle
  • Train
  • Tram
  • Getting to campusCompare walking and cycling with connections via Caulfield Station and the Route 3 tram from your address.
  • SuitsStudents starting with the campus suburb and comparing access to the station and campus entrance.

Caulfield

1 listed
  • Walk
  • Cycle
  • Tram
  • Getting to campusCompare walking, cycling or tram connections from the exact address.
  • SuitsStudents comparing homes and connections around the campus area.

Carnegie

3 listed
  • Train
  • Cycle
  • Getting to campusCompare a train to Caulfield followed by a walk with cycling, using your class arrival time.
  • SuitsStudents comparing rail connections and shopping facilities.
  • NearbyCarnegie Central, Koornang Road shops

Glen Huntly

Nothing listed right now
  • Train
  • Bus
  • Cycle
  • Getting to campusCompare a train to Caulfield, bus connections and cycling with the official planner.
  • SuitsStudents comparing rail and bus options in a neighbouring area listed by Monash.
  • NearbyGlen Huntly Village shops

Malvern East

6 listed
  • Train
  • Bus
  • Cycle
  • Getting to campusCompare rail and bus connections to Caulfield with cycling from the exact address.
  • SuitsStudents broadening their housing search to a surrounding suburb listed by Monash.
  • Typical rentPrivate rentals · 1 bedroom A$550–600/wk

Murrumbeena

1 listed
  • Train
  • Cycle
  • Getting to campusCompare a train to Caulfield followed by a walk with cycling, checking the full journey from your address.
  • SuitsStudents searching along the railway and checking the connections and final walk.

Listings updated 8 Nov 2026. Typical rent is the middle half of listed prices in the area (shown only with at least 4 listings in a group), excluding car spaces; the operator's or agent's final quote applies.

Getting to campus

Getting to campus

  • Train

    Use Caulfield Station as the rail connection and check the line, services and final walk with the university transport page and official planner.

    Official page →

  • Tram and buses

    Compare the Route 3 tram and the 624 and 900 buses. Monash lists the stops; choose one that suits your teaching building.

    Official page →

  • Clayton intercampus shuttle

    A free intercampus shuttle links Caulfield and Clayton. Before choosing Clayton accommodation, check operating dates and connections with your classes.

    Official page →

  • Check the route from your address

    Everyone lives somewhere different, so we do not quote minutes. Before you choose, plan the trip from the property's address to campus with the official journey planner.

    Open Transport Victoria journey planner

Rents

Typical weekly rents within 3 km of campus

Grouped by room type. Each row is the middle half of Yeeliving's listed prices, per week; utilities are extra unless the listing says otherwise.

Private rentals (whole place)

  • 1 bedroomA$540–600/wk6 listings
  • 2 bedroomsA$690–760/wk7 listings
  • 3 bedrooms1 listed · too few for a range
  • 4+ bedrooms1 listed · too few for a range

Student accommodation: only 12 listed within 3 km, too few for a range.

Listings updated 8 Nov 2026. Distances are straight-line to campus; the operator's or agent's final quote applies. Filter by budget → · Compare with other campuses →

Student accommodation

Student accommodation near campus

University partner accommodation and branded student accommodation nearby. Yeeliving helps you compare and apply for student accommodation at no service fee.

  • Spire Student Living

    Operator: RoomingKos · Check the operator page for the campus route, application period and current availability

    Source →

  • Caulfield Village

    Operator: Student Housing Australia · Check the operator page for the specific building, campus route and availability

    Source →

  • Iglu South YarraCommuting alternative

    Operator: Iglu · An option involving a commute; check the operator and official planner for the trip to your teaching building

    Source →

Student accommodation listed with Yeeliving

Timeline

Semester 1, 2027: what to do when

  1. From 1 September 2026

    2027 on-campus applications open

    For contracts starting in January or February 2027. Caulfield students can compare Clayton accommodation and travel connections.

    Official page →

  2. Now to December

    Choose an area and budget, compare the three ways to live

    University accommodation, student accommodation, and renting a whole place or sharing each have trade-offs. Narrow down areas by how you will get to campus first.

    How to choose →

  3. 15 December 2026

    Yeeliving early bird closes

    Pay an A$20 deposit by then for 10% off the private rental service fee. Our student accommodation service is already free.

    Early bird conditions →

  4. 18–26 February 2027

    Orientation

    Plan around the university calendar and check your faculty notices for individual events.

    Official page →

  5. 1 March 2027

    Semester 1 teaching starts

    The Semester 1 teaching period runs from 1 March to 25 June. Check the university calendar for course-specific arrangements.

    Official page →

FAQ

Questions students ask

Official pages set the rules. For anything else, ask an adviser.

Ask an adviser
Which areas should I compare first?

Monash lists nearby areas including Carnegie, Glen Huntly, Malvern East, Caulfield North and East, and Murrumbeena. Check campus connections for each property address.

Official source: Monash University

Is there a railway station by campus?

Caulfield Station is the main rail connection for the campus. Check the university transport page and official planner for services, the final walk and your teaching building entrance.

Official source: Monash University

Can Caulfield students apply for Clayton accommodation?

Yes. Monash says students from its different campuses can apply for Clayton on-campus accommodation. Check the intercampus shuttle timetable against your classes before deciding.

Official source: Monash University

Who holds my bond?

Victorian residential rental bonds are held by the RTBA. Follow the official lodgement process, retain your records and check the Victorian rules for your agreement.

Official source: Consumer Affairs Victoria

How should I complete the condition report?

Record the condition of the property item by item and keep photos when you move in. Check the Victorian page for completion, return and record-keeping requirements.

Official source: Consumer Affairs Victoria

Can international students receive travel concessions?

Local student concessions do not apply automatically. Check iUSEpass for participating institutions, eligibility and travel coverage.

Official source: iUSEpass

Where should I live near Monash Caulfield, and how long is the trip?

Monash lists Caulfield East, Caulfield, Carnegie, Glen Huntly, Malvern East and Murrumbeena as surrounding areas. Caulfield station is the main rail connection, and you can also compare the Route 3 tram, walking and cycling; a free shuttle runs between Clayton and Caulfield. The official pages give no single travel time in minutes, so use the Transport Victoria journey planner from your address.

Official source: Monash University

What are typical weekly rents and the student accommodation options near Caulfield?

For typical weekly rents see the Rents section of this page, which uses Yeeliving listings by room type, and the Homes Victoria Rental Report publishes median rents of new leases by area. Student accommodation includes Spire Student Living and Caulfield Village; Iglu South Yarra is an alternative that involves a commute, and Caulfield students can also apply for Clayton on-campus accommodation. Check the university and operator pages for room types and availability.

Official source: Homes Victoria

Sources and checks

Prepared by the Yeeliving Rental Guides Team. Facts were checked on 16 Oct 2026 and each one links to its source. University and government pages change, so check them again before you apply, sign or travel. This page is not legal advice.

  • Listings, counts and rents: Yeeliving listings, updated 8 Nov 2026; the operator's or agent's final quote applies.
  • Campus, transport, accommodation and dates: Public pages of the university, Transport Victoria, Consumer Affairs Victoria and the operators (see each section).

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