Student Living on Lonsdale, melbourne

Student Living on Lonsdale: Melbourne CBD Accommodation

Student Living on Lonsdale is a UniLodge property at 39 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne VIC 3000. The address puts it in the middle of Melbourne's central business district, which is a different proposition from living in a student suburb like Carlton or Brunswick. Students searching for a nice living place near Lonsdale will find a building that covers most daily needs without leaving the CBD: there is a convenience store in the building, supermarkets within walking distance, and the State Library Victoria a short walk away for study. The main trade-off compared to university-adjacent suburbs is that you are living in the city rather than close to any specific campus.

Room Types and Pricing at Student Living on Lonsdale Melbourne

Student Living on Lonsdale has studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartment configurations across multiple levels and size categories.

Studio apartments start from AU$465 per week for the Studio Apartment option and AU$469 per week for the Studio Standard. These are self-contained with their own kitchen and bathroom.

The One Bedroom Apartment Standard starts from AU$490 per week, giving a separate bedroom and living area.

Two-bedroom apartments come in small, standard, and large sizes across low and high floor levels.

• 2 Bedroom Apartment Small Low Level: from AU$535 per week

• 2 Bedroom Apartment Small High Level: from AU$545 per week

• 2 Bedroom Apartment Standard Low Level: from AU$550 per week

• 2 Bedroom Apartment Standard High Level: from AU$575 per week

• 2 Bedroom Apartment Large Low Level: from AU$633 per week

• 2 Bedroom Apartment Large High Level: from AU$643 per week

The two-bedroom apartments are designed for two students sharing, which brings the effective per-person weekly cost down noticeably from the studio starting prices. A 2-bedroom, small, low-level at AU$535 per week split between two residents works out to AU$267.50 per person, which is significantly below the studio rate.

Room Type	Starting Weekly Rent (AUD)
Studio Apartment	AU$465
Studio Standard	AU$469
One-Bedroom Apartment Standard	AU$490
2-Bed Apartment, Small, Low Level	AU$535
2-Bed Apartment, Small, High Level	AU$545
2-Bed Apartment, Standard, Low Level	AU$550
2-Bed Apartment, Standard, High Level	AU$575
2-Bed Apartment, Large, Low Level	AU$633
2-Bed Apartment, Large, High Level	AU$643

Facilities available at Student Living on Lonsdale, Melbourne

Essential Services and Safety

On-site reception and a front desk operate during business hours for assistance and support. The building has an intercom system, elevators, coin or card-operated laundry on site, and air-conditioned public areas. Security cameras cover the building throughout. A convenience store within the building covers last-minute essentials without needing to go outside.

Connectivity

Internet services are included in the rent. Wi-Fi is available building-wide, with high-speed internet access and wireless internet connection in public areas. For students attending online lectures or working on research-heavy assignments, building-wide Wi-Fi removes the need to manage a separate internet account.

Getting to University

The University of Melbourne, Victoria University, and William Angliss Institute Australia are all accessible from student housing in Melbourne. Public transport connections include bus stops at Melbourne Central/Lonsdale St and Spring St/Lonsdale St. Melbourne Central Station, Parliament Station, and Southern Cross Station are all within easy reach for train travel across the metropolitan network and to regional Victoria.

Living on Lonsdale Street, Melbourne

Lonsdale Street runs through Melbourne's CBD between the tram network on Swanston Street and the eastern end of the city. The streets around it cover most of what a student needs for daily life without travelling to a specialist suburb.

Groceries

IGA Local Grocer Lonsdale Street is on the doorstep. Woolworths QV and Coles Melbourne Central are both close by. For a student cooking in a studio or apartment, having three supermarket options within walking distance keeps grocery runs straightforward.

Dining

Melbourne's food scene is concentrated heavily in the CBD and inner suburbs. Reed House, Stalactites for Greek cuisine, and Fable Melbourne for a rooftop dining experience are all nearby. For daily coffee and casual food, Axil Coffee Roasters on Lonsdale Street and The Chef's Jungle are within easy reach. Stalactites in particular has been operating on Lonsdale Street for decades and is open late, which makes it a practical option for students on irregular schedules.

Shopping

QV Melbourne, Emporium Melbourne, and Melbourne Central are all a short walk from the property. Bourke Street Mall covers high-street retail. For students who need to replace something quickly or pick up supplies, the CBD concentration of retail means most needs are covered without leaving the inner city.

Green Spaces

Treasury Gardens, Fitzroy Gardens, Flagstaff Gardens, and Carlton Gardens are all within easy distance for breaks between study sessions. The Fitzroy Gardens and Carlton Gardens in particular give structured green space within a short walk of the CBD.

Fitness

Fitness First Melbourne Central Platinum and KĀYA Health and Wellness at Emporium Melbourne are both nearby. Staying active without needing to travel is practical from this location.

Socialising

The Emerald Peacock and The Sherlock Holmes Inn are local pub options within easy reach of the building for casual evenings.

Study Resources

State Library Victoria is a short walk from Lonsdale Street and is one of the most impressive library buildings in Australia as well as a serious study resource. City Library is also accessible. For students at institutions without strong campus library infrastructure, proximity to the State Library is a practical advantage.

Healthcare

Melbourne City Medical Centre is very close to the property. St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne is also readily accessible.

Student Living on Lonsdale Photos

To get a better feel for the room sizes, apartment layouts, and building facilities before booking, view student living on Lonsdale photos through the House of Student listing page. Room dimensions and natural light levels are the details that are hardest to judge from a written description, and photos make a meaningful difference to the decision.

Is Student Living on Lonsdale the Right Base?

Student Living on Lonsdale works well for students whose primary institution or daily routine is distributed across Melbourne rather than concentrated near one campus. Students at the University of Melbourne who want to be in Carlton rather than the CBD will find Carlton's terrace share houses or nearby PBSA a shorter walk to Parkville.

Students who are doing industry placements in the CBD, attending multiple campuses, or who simply want to live in the city centre rather than a student suburb find the Lonsdale Street location genuinely practical. The building's all-in Wi-Fi, on-site convenience store, and reception support reduce the friction of settling into a new city, which has specific value for international students arriving for the first time.