Melbourne, Australia
Living in CBD Melbourne, Melbourne
Melbourne's vibrant center. Hidden laneways, world-class coffee culture, and the arts precinct.
A one-bedroom in CBD Melbourne rents for about $2,400 - $2,800/month — a safe area (safety 4/5), roughly 0 minutes from Melbourne center by walk.
Commute to Center
0 min
walk
Safety Rating
4/5
SafeVibe
culturalcoffeelaneways
Rent in CBD Melbourne
Monthly rent in AUD ($). First-hand contracts come straight from the landlord or housing company. Second-hand contracts are sublets, and they usually cost more.
| Apartment Size | First-Hand Rent | Second-Hand Rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | $2,200 - $2,600/mo | $2,400 - $2,800/mo |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,800 - $3,200/mo | $3,000 - $3,500/mo |
| 3 Bedrooms | $3,500 - $4,200/mo | $3,700 - $4,500/mo |
How CBD Melbourne compares in Melbourne
Within AffordWhere's Melbourne dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about $2,600/month — roughly 8% above the city median, and among the pricier of the 9 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run $3,000 - $3,500/month and three-bedrooms $3,700 - $4,500/month on second-hand contracts. At 0 minutes to the center by walk, it sits closer to the center than most Melbourne areas in the set. On safety it rates 4/5, among the lower-rated in the city. Based on its rent, commute, and the cultural, coffee, laneways tags, it may suit renters weighing rent against commute.
Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see Footscray.
Rent figures reflect official statistics compiled January 2026. See data sources.
Questions people actually ask
- How much is rent in CBD Melbourne, Melbourne?
- A 1-bedroom apartment in CBD Melbourne costs $2,400 - $2,800/month (second-hand contract) or $2,200 - $2,600/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from $3,000 - $3,500/month, and a 3-bedroom from $3,700 - $4,500/month.
- Is CBD Melbourne safe for expats?
- CBD Melbourne has a safety rating of 4/5 (Safe) on our scale. That is one of the higher ratings on the 1-5 scale; as always, check specific streets and visit at different times before signing a lease.
- How long is the commute from CBD Melbourne to Melbourne center?
- The commute from CBD Melbourne to Melbourne city center takes approximately 0 minutes by walk.
- What is CBD Melbourne like to live in?
- Melbourne's vibrant center. Hidden laneways, world-class coffee culture, and the arts precinct. In our data it is tagged as cultural, coffee, laneways.
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