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Finding a place to live in Melbourne often comes down to how well the accommodation fits around the rest of your week. Scape Franklin student accommodation in Melbourne puts that question firmly in the CBD, at 99 Franklin Street, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia. The property combines private and shared room options with study areas, communal spaces, fitness facilities, security measures and several everyday amenities within easy reach.
The central setting also places residents close to universities, public transport, supermarkets, cafés, restaurants, green spaces and libraries. For domestic students and those moving to Melbourne from overseas, Scape Franklin provides a city-centre base where much of daily student life can be handled without travelling far from home.
There is a particular rhythm to living in Melbourne's CBD. A quick trip for groceries can take you past cafés and markets, university buildings are spread across the central area, and public transport gives access to neighbourhoods beyond the city centre. Scape Franklin Melbourne sits within that environment, with its address on Franklin Street placing residents close to Queen Victoria Market and several major transport links.
The accommodation itself gives students a range of settings for different parts of the day. Private studios and suites provide personal space, while shared apartments offer a more communal arrangement. Study Rooms and a Study Lounge are available for academic work, and the building also has spaces for games, films, music, cooking and socialising.
The room selection at Scape Franklin student accommodation covers shared apartments as well as private studio and suite options.
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Room Type |
Starting Price |
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2-Bed Apartment |
AUD 449.0 |
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6-Bed Apartment |
AUD 449.0 |
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Signature Studio |
AUD 509.0 |
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Signature Studio - Views |
AUD 539.0 |
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Ultra Studio |
AUD 699.0 |
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Studio Suite |
AUD 669.0 |
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Plus Studio Suite |
AUD 759.0 |
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Ultra Studio Suite |
AUD 789.0 |
The 2-bed and 6-bed apartments both start from AUD 449. These options suit students who prefer a shared living arrangement and want communal space within their apartment.
Those seeking a private setup can consider the Signature Studio, starting from AUD 509, or the Signature Studio - Views, from AUD 539. The latter provides the added feature of views specified in the room name.
The larger options move into the higher price range. Studio Suite rooms start from AUD 669, followed by the Ultra Studio at AUD 699, Plus Studio Suite at AUD 759 and Ultra Studio Suite at AUD 789.
Prices are starting rates and may depend on availability and the particular tenancy being offered.
The listed rent at Scape Franklin includes several essential utilities:
Heating Bill
Wifi
Water Bill
Electricity Bill
Wi-Fi is available throughout the property, while the inclusion of the listed utilities keeps these recurring accommodation costs within the rent rather than requiring separate arrangements.
A large part of the Scape Franklin student accommodation Melbourne experience comes from the number of shared spaces available throughout the property. The facilities cover academic work, recreation, fitness, cooking, laundry and security.
The accommodation has Study Rooms and a Study Lounge, giving residents dedicated areas for coursework, reading and group projects.
The communal kitchen adds another shared setting. Apart from its cooking function, it gives residents a place to prepare food together and spend time outside their individual rooms.
There are numerous locations within the property for tenants to enjoy their leisure time:
Rooftop Terrace: An outdoor place with a view of the city.
Sky Lounge: A shared space for relaxing and socialising.
Outdoor Courtyards: Outdoor places within the property.
Social Spaces: Areas for residents to gather and socialise.
Games Room: A leisure space for gaming and informal downtime.
Cinema Room: A room for seeing films.
Bar-be-que (BBQ) Area: A shared area for cooking and socialising.
Lounge area: A common place to unwind.
Music Room: A room for music activities.
On-site Events: Organised activities that create opportunities for residents to meet other people living at the property.
The range of communal facilities means there are different places to use depending on whether the plan is a quiet evening, a group activity or simply some time away from the room.
Fitness facilities are available on the property itself. The gym provides an on-site place to exercise, while the dedicated yoga studio offers a separate setting for stretching and yoga.
Having both facilities available within the accommodation gives residents two different approaches to keeping active without needing to arrange an external gym membership or travel elsewhere for these activities.
Some of the facilities at Scape Franklin Melbourne support ordinary weekly routines.
The on-site laundry provides a dedicated place for washing clothes within the property. Car parking is also available for residents who need a parking facility.
The communal kitchen is another practical addition, particularly for residents who want more shared cooking space beyond their individual apartment or studio.
Security measures at Scape Franklin include:
24-hour security
Secure Door Entry
On-Site Security
CCTV
Sonder Safety App
The combination of controlled building access, security personnel, CCTV and the Sonder Safety App provides several layers of security for residents using the property.
The Scape Franklin is situated at 99 Franklin Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia. Residents have easy access to several educational facilities and an extensive public transit system, with Queen Victoria Market and central commercial centres in proximity, located in Melbourne CBD.
The information provided lists the following universities and institutes in the accommodation’s surroundings:
Victoria College
The source does not disclose the actual walking distances or how long it takes to go to these institutions, so detailed trip numbers have not been included.
Getting around from Scape Franklin is supported by nearby bus, tram and railway services.
Bus stops listed around the property include:
Queen Victoria Market/Franklin St
William St/Dudley St
Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St
For tram services, residents can use:
Flagstaff Station/La Trobe St #3
Queen Victoria Market/Peel St #9
Rail connections are available from:
State Library Station
Flagstaff Railway Station
Melbourne Central Station
Together, these options provide access across the CBD and to destinations farther beyond the immediate city centre.
The central position of Scape Franklin student accommodation makes ordinary errands relatively straightforward. Supermarkets, Queen Victoria Market, cafés and restaurants are all part of the surrounding CBD, so residents have plenty of options for food and other everyday needs.
The listed supermarkets around Scape Franklin include:
Aldi: Located at 8 Franklin Street, making it one of the closest grocery options to the property.
IGA Supermarket: Located at 58 Franklin Street.
Woolworths Melbourne Central: Located within Melbourne Central at 300 Lonsdale Street.
Coles Central Melbourne CBD: Located at the Elizabeth Street and Flinders Street intersection.
Queen Victoria Market is also close to the accommodation. Beyond regular grocery shopping, the market adds another option for finding fresh produce and other food items.
Melbourne's café culture is particularly easy to access from this part of the CBD. Students living at Scape Franklin Melbourne can find several established food and coffee spots around the city centre.
For coffee, the options include Brick Lane Melbourne and Brother Baba Budan.
For a proper meal, Higher Ground and Fancy Hank's provide different dining options. Students looking for somewhere for an evening catch-up can also consider The Mint Bar and Springrock Public Bar.
The variety means residents can keep things simple with a coffee or quick meal or head out for a longer dinner or social evening without leaving the central Melbourne area.
City living does not have to mean spending every free hour indoors. Flagstaff Gardens and Carlton Gardens are both listed near the property and provide open spaces for walking, sitting outside, having a picnic or taking some reading outdoors.
For students who prefer a dedicated academic setting, State Library Victoria and City Library are also within reach. These provide alternatives to the study rooms and study lounge available inside the accommodation.
State Library Victoria can be particularly useful when coursework calls for longer periods of reading or research, while City Library provides another central option for quiet study.
Access to healthcare is another practical consideration for students living away from home. The Royal Melbourne Hospital – City Campus is listed as a nearby medical facility.
Why Choose Scape Franklin?
Scape Franklin brings together private studios, studio suites and shared apartments at 99 Franklin Street, Melbourne VIC 3000. The available room types range from the 2-bed apartment and 6-bed apartment, both starting from AUD 449, through to the ultra studio suite from AUD 789.
The accommodation also includes heating, Wi-Fi, water and electricity within the listed rent. Its internal facilities cover several aspects of student life, with study rooms, a study lounge and communal kitchen alongside a rooftop terrace, sky lounge, outdoor courtyards, games room, cinema room, music room and BBQ area.
Fitness facilities include a gym and yoga studio, while practical services such as on-site laundry and car parking are also available. Security provisions include 24-hour security, Secure Door Entry, On-Site Security, CCTV and the Sonder Safety App.
Location is a major part of the Scape Franklin student accommodation Melbourne setup. The property sits within Melbourne's CBD, with universities including the University Of Melbourne, Victoria University and William Angliss Institute Australia listed nearby. State Library Station, Flagstaff Railway Station and Melbourne Central Station provide railway connections, while nearby bus and tram stops offer further ways to travel around the city.
The immediate area also has supermarkets, Queen Victoria Market, cafés, restaurants, pubs, parks, libraries and healthcare facilities. That combination gives residents access to many of the places they are likely to use during a typical week without having to travel far from the accommodation.
For anyone comparing Scape Franklin Melbourne with other student accommodation in the city, the key points to check are the room type, current weekly rate, tenancy terms, included bills and the facilities that matter most to their routine. The property offers both shared and private accommodation, so the choice can come down to whether a resident prefers communal apartment living or a self-contained studio.
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2 Bed Apartment
Tenancy 35 week | 50 week | 13 week | 19 week
4 Tenancy options
FromAU$459 /week

6 Bed Apartment
Tenancy 35 week | 50 week | 13 week | 19 week
4 Tenancy options
FromAU$469 /week

Signature Studio
Tenancy 50 week | 35 week | 43 week | 19 week | 13 week
5 Tenancy options
FromAU$549 /week
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Signature Studio - Views
Tenancy 50 week | 35 week | 19 week | 13 week
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FromAU$569 /week
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Sreypich Mean
Been here for a month, and Scape is truly a home faraway from home! The friendly Scape Franklin team always makes me feel at ease. And I really enjoy all the facilities and events available. More importantly, everything about Scape is just so inspiring and heartwarming. 👏🙌
Shreya Ganguly
The past one and a half year I've spent at scape has helped me go through a lot of ups and downs in my life, and I'm forever grateful for choosing scape as my first accomodation in Melbourne. The CEs and SAs have helped me settle in so well and make new friends, and encouraged me to become an SA as well. The events planned by them are always well thought out and planned, and any issue I face with my room is almost always resolved by them. Even when I had asked for a room with a better view, they were able to deliver that to me, and I'm now always able to admire the sunset over the Yarra river. I've made some really amazing friends among the SAs, and was also able to discover so much of Victoria through their day trips. Yes, the elevator might breakdown sometimes, and the refrigerator might get condensation, but those are always solved by the Scape maintenance team as soon as possible. The rent can be quite high if you're living in a studio, but I feel that for all that I'm getting to experience, it is worth the price. I will always recommend any new student coming to Melbourne to choose Scape as their first accomodation, as the best way to get to know the city and to settle in easily.
Constanza Nuñez
Living at Scape for the past three years has been an amazing experience. From the start, Fotis has been incredibly supportive and always willing to help, making my stay even more enjoyable. Franklin is a fantastic place to live, the management is attentive, and the property is always well taken care of. It’s definitely one of the best options for students in Melbourne CBD. I’m loving my time here and truly appreciate everything the team does. Thank you!
Eunice
1 year with Scape has been very smooth sailing, comfortable and fun. They provide lots of monthly events for you to join and it really requires you to book earlier if not, it’ll be sold out. Rooms and shared spaces are quite small but for a student accommodation I can understand why. I’ve stayed in many student accommodations before in my home country and their rooms are actually pretty standard, if not beds are bigger than what student accommodations would provide. Reception is very friendly and always there to help you out and answer your questions! Keep up the good work!
Connor Bombak
Pros: • Clean and comfortable room with a great view • Excellent location, especially for RMIT students • Plenty of common areas for studying or hanging out • Fast Wi-Fi and amazing staff there 24/7 • Room comes equipped with useful amenities like a toaster, hair dryer, and plates • Friendly atmosphere with lots of social activities Cons: • Cinema has been broken for over 100 days (and still not fixed) • Some rooms face directly into the neighbouring building, limiting privacy • My room was not clean upon arrival (photo attached) • On the expensive side, though water, electricity, and Wi-Fi are all included
Sreypich Mean
Been here for a month, and Scape is truly a home faraway from home! The friendly Scape Franklin team always makes me feel at ease. And I really enjoy all the facilities and events available. More importantly, everything about Scape is just so inspiring and heartwarming. 👏🙌
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Scape Franklin is located in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD, making it easily accessible by public transport. The nearest tram stops are on Elizabeth Street and Swanston Street, just a short walk away. Trams run frequently from Elizabeth Street and Swanston Streets to all parts of the city, making it easy to get to class, work, or explore the city. There is also a bus stop located on Queen Street, a few minutes walk from Scape Franklin. Buses run less frequently than trams, but they provide a more direct route to some destinations. In addition to trams and buses, there are also several train stations located within walking distance of Scape Franklin. The closest train station is Melbourne Central Station, which is just a 10-minute walk away.
Scape Franklin is located in close proximity to numerous universities, making it a great choice for students who want to be close to their studies. Students can easily walk or tram to their classes, and also be within walking distance to many of the city’s most popular attractions. RMIT University is the closest university to Scape Franklin, located just a 2-minute walk away The University of Melbourne is also a nearby, via an 10-minute walk or a 5 minute tram ride. Victoria University is a little further, requiring a 13-minute walk to reach the City Queen Campus La Trobe University is a little further away, at 12 minutes by tram. But don’t worry, the tram stop is just a short walk from our building. Monash University is approximately 15 minutes via train.
All your utilities including electricity, water and heating, plus unlimited broadband internet are included with your rent. There are no additional bills to worry about. You’ll also enjoy access to our common spaces plus a packed calendar bursting with exclusive events, mentorship programs, and internship opportunities where you can experience other cultures and make friends at the same time.
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