Living in Fitzroy, 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.

Within AffordWhere's Melbourne dataset, a one-bedroom here averages about $2,400/month — close to the city median, and mid-priced of the 9 areas we track. Two-bedrooms run $2,700 - $3,200/month and three-bedrooms $3,400 - $4,100/month on second-hand contracts. At 10 minutes to the center by tram, it sits about as central as 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 hipster, nightlife, street-art tags, it may suit renters who want to be close to the center.

Weighing options? For cheaper rent, see Footscray.

Rent figures reflect official statistics compiled January 2026. See data sources.

OpenStreetMap maps Stop 22: Scotchmer Street as the nearest tram stop, Edwardes Place as nearby green space and McCoppins Food & Wine as the nearest supermarket around the Fitzroy reference point. A school and a pharmacy are also mapped within walking distance. It also shows a large number of cafés and restaurants mapped within about 700m of that point.

Amenity data from OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License (ODbL). The extracted amenity dataset is published under the same license.

How much is rent in Fitzroy, Melbourne?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Fitzroy costs $2,200 - $2,600/month (second-hand contract) or $2,000 - $2,400/month (first-hand). A 2-bedroom ranges from $2,700 - $3,200/month, and a 3-bedroom from $3,400 - $4,100/month.

Is Fitzroy safe for expats?

Fitzroy 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 Fitzroy to Melbourne center?

The commute from Fitzroy to Melbourne city center takes approximately 10 minutes by tram.

What is Fitzroy like to live in?

Melbourne's original hipster neighborhood. Street art, vintage stores, and the famous Brunswick Street bar scene. In our data it is tagged as hipster, nightlife, street-art.