BlackKnight Posted November 6, 2017 Share Posted November 6, 2017 I recently got PR for Melbourne under visa category 190. I am planning to move there this December 2017-January 2018. I am a single guy in my 30s with an IT background and having US/India work experience. What will be the best place in Melbourne to look for an 1 bedroom apartment or Studio so that I can stay a few months on rent and search for an IT job? Public transportation availability near the place will be awesome as well because I am not planning to get a car for a few months. My budget is decent and could spend about $300-$500 AUD per month. Please advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skani Posted November 6, 2017 Share Posted November 6, 2017 3 hours ago, BlackKnight said: . My budget is decent and could spend about $300-$500 AUD per month. I hope you mean $300+ AUD per week. If you look at https://www.realestate.com.au/rent you will probably need to pay that for even a studio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABG Posted November 7, 2017 Share Posted November 7, 2017 For $300-500 per month you will be living far away from everywhere! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD3006 Posted November 8, 2017 Share Posted November 8, 2017 I moved to flemington when I arrived. Easy to get into town and prices arnt too bad, currently paying 350 per week for a 1 bed flat brand new build. Real nice place and across the road from the train station. Has been perfect for the last 11 months of working in the city. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melb2016 Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 Flemington would be a good bet and certainly within your budget. You should be easily able to get a decent 1 bed for around 400/week. 5-6kms from the city with good public transport. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evets Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 I had a place, 2 bed detached bungalow, private courtyard in the bad, built in garage. SE Melbourne, 10 - 15 mins walk to 2 train stations, same line, Carnegie, also 10 mins walk to a tram. Very nice location as lots of good shops around depending on your needs. Around $360/week. But as @Melb2016 mentioned, is a good location as becoming/become very gentrified of late ie, lots of cafes, coffee shops and close to CBD and other parts of N Melbourne for nice nights out. If you like cycling, great access to a cycle path close by. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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