Flexible room rentals

Short term furnished room rentals in Melbourne

Need a place to stay in Melbourne? These short-term room rentals provide flexibility and convenience. Rooms can typically be rented by the night, week, or month, with some even allowing full year stays. Don't worry about furniture or bedding because that's all included. As a bonus, you'll be staying with a local host that can provide tips on interesting things to do and great places to eat. Whether you're visiting Melbourne on vacation, to study or any other reason, the flexible room listings below may be just what you're looking for.

Murrumbeena paradise
Furnished room in Murrumbeena
$US 33/night
$US 207/week
Minimum stay: 2 nights
Maximum stay: 15 nights
My husband, Graham and I own our large home which is two storey with a large garden. The rooms are very large and sunny and we live 2 minutes walk to the train station and it takes 17 minutes by train to the city. We love good food and I am a good cook and enjoy socialising and being around fun positive people. We have paid television and good electrical applicances. We are house proud and our home is very tastefully decorated and furnished.
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HomestayMelbourne Cristine
Furnished room in Camberwell
$US 38/night
$US 974/month
Minimum stay: 28 nights
Maximum stay: 365 nights
Our homestay is located in Canterbury Rd Camberwell (Zone 1, one of the best subs in Melbourne). Only 1 minute walk to tram stop and. 5 minutes walk to Camberwell train station. The train takes only take 15 minutes to the city and many universities and schools. Only a few minutes walk to the Camberwell shopping centre which is full of cool shops, coffee shops and restaurants and supermarkets and parks near by. Cristine's HOMESTAY - Melbourne, Australia Hi! We are a well educated professional...
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GLEN HUNTLY-Home close to all
Furnished room in Melbourne
$US 35/night
$US 250/week
$US 1071/month
Minimum stay: 2 nights
Maximum stay: 352 nights
HOME AWAY FROM HOME -- Large fully furnished private really nice room with built in large robes, king or single bed and all linen provided. Bright,clean centrally heated and air conditioning. We are a great, friendly, quality charming and gorgeous Aussie style home to stay with Aussie couple. If you are looking to experience an ambience in an Aussie home and not just a place to live (privacy or join in) we are a Large 2 storey (5 bedroom) renovated 100 year old "Australiana" home and beautifu...
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Gorgeous house and pool in Caulfiel
Furnished room in Caulfield North
$US 33/night
$US 211/week
$US 837/month
Minimum stay: 14 nights
Maximum stay: 365 nights
We have a beautiful large home with 5 bedrooms and a swimming pool in North Caulfield with plenty of room for someone looking for a homestay with a fun and vibrant Melbourne family. You get your own bedroom and shared bathroom. Large, spacious living areas with lots of natural light. Our home has all the amenities you would need with a large bathroom and shower for your use. The house is perfectly positioned if you need to commute to the City, St Kilda, Chapel street, University's and man...
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Friendly Family Home
Furnished room in Murrembeena Vic
$US 29/night
$US 188/week
$US 714/month
Minimum stay: 70 nights
Maximum stay: 365 nights
I am offering a lovely clean, light and airy home in a great area. The room comes with a double bed, desk, wardrobes to the ceiling, cooling fan and a shared bathroom next door. All bills are included in the rent. The shared common area includes a fully equipped kitchen and laundry and a TV lounge area. There's an outside clothesline and a small balcony to enjoy the fresh air and peace. It's a 10-minute walk to Carnegie, a bustling Community Hub enjoyed by locals and students and only a 3...
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Quiet and modern clean rooms!
Furnished room in Ascot Vale
$US 33/night
$US 844/month
Minimum stay: 30 nights
Maximum stay: 365 nights
We have 2 lovely spacious bedrooms available with built in robe, bed, and study desks! The house is very newly built so everything is modern and new! Looking for students or travellers on working visas who are clean, respectable and easy-going to share this home. House is shared with my working parents and adult brother and our pet dog - please note I manage all the affairs for the accommodation, I do not live here live 5 minutes away. Most of the family works long hours so the house is...
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Homely Furnished Room with Meals –
Furnished room in Keilor East
$US 38/night
$US 259/week
$US 1123/month
Minimum stay: 3 nights
Maximum stay: 365 nights
MODERN, QUIET & HOMELY – Beautiful Furnished Room in a Stylish Townhouse! Close by Essendon and Airport! Looking for a calm and comfortable place to call home in Melbourne? Welcome to our modern two-storey townhouse—a clean, quiet, and thoughtfully designed space that offers more than just a room. You’ll have your own fully furnished private bedroom upstairs with a built-in wardrobe, a comfortable bed (single or king option), and fresh linen and towels provided. Your room is set away fr...
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Comfy room in vibrant Northcote
Furnished room in Northcote
$US 35/night
$US 214/week
$US 779/month
Minimum stay: 3 nights
Maximum stay: 60 nights
This gorgeous two-bedroom unit is your perfect place to stay while visiting Melbourne! It is 5 minutes' walk to Westgarth train station, where a train will take you to the city in 10 minutes, and 3 minutes walk to the nearest tram stop (line 86), which takes you through Collingwood and Fitzroy on it's way to the city. The unit is within walking distance to grocery shops, cafés, restaurants, and bars. If you like walking and cycling, and enjoying nature, the Merri Creek is at the end of the st...
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Fully Furnished Room in Kew
Furnished room in Kew
$US 32/night
$US 227/week
$US 974/month
Minimum stay: 2 nights
Maximum stay: 5 nights
Looking for a comfortable, quiet, and study-friendly home near Swinburne University? We are a professional academic family offering a fully furnished private room in our spacious, welcoming home on Cotham Road, Kew – just a short walk to campus. We’re looking for a trustworthy, organized students/ travellers who appreciates a peaceful, respectful home environment. About the Home: Fully furnished private room with a comfortable setup. Exclusive access to laundry facilities for added c...
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Convenient, Quiet and Welcoming
Furnished room in North Melbourne
$US 50/night
$US 1266/month
Minimum stay: 30 nights
Maximum stay: 365 nights
Fully furnished, modern apartment with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Only 2 stops from the Queen Victoria Market with The University of Melbourne around the corner. I’m a young working professional in my early 30s working full-time in the CBD . I’m from the UK originally and English is my native language so happy to help if you wish to improve your English. I have experience living with students and enjoy learning about different cultures and way of life. My home is very peaceful, homely a...
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Caulfield home - Close to Melbourne
Furnished room in Caulfield North
$US 39/night
$US 983/month
Minimum stay: 30 nights
Maximum stay: 365 nights
Hello! We have a lovely large and bright room available in a brand new house. The room comes with plenty of storage, private bathroom ensuite, queen size bed and desk. Bed linen and wifi are also included. The room has central heating, air conditioning and ceiling fan which can all be controlled by an app on your phone! Access to modern kitchen, laundry, rumpus room and garden. We live in a safe suburb, close to shops and parks. Plenty of links to transport - trams, buses and trains...
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Upstairs privacy and comfort
Furnished room in Glen Iris
$US 42/night
$US 292/week
$US 1266/month
Minimum stay: 5 nights
Maximum stay: 365 nights
Located only a 2 min walk to the tram and a supermarket. The rental has it's own separate bathroom, lounge room and study. All rooms are furnished, with TV and internet included. This is my primary place of residence and I will be sharing the home with my guests. I work full time in the CBD and enjoy quiet evenings playing video games or watching a movie. During the warmer months I love to use the outdoor area for cooking a BBQ or woodfired pizza. Glen Iris is a serene and family-friendly subu...
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Riverside friendly home
Furnished room in Melbourne
$US 35/night
$US 227/week
$US 909/month
Minimum stay: 28 nights
Maximum stay: 365 nights
I have been hosting homestay students on and off for 12 years. I currently have a student from China who has been with me for 2 years, leaving end of June to return to China. Previously a student from China who stayed 3 years. She is now married and lives in Melbourne. Both students studied at Melbourne University.
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Warm & Cosy Home
Furnished room in Carnegie
$US 28/night
$US 714/month
Minimum stay: 50 nights
Maximum stay: 365 nights
About Us : I am a single professional mother of a 17 year old girl. I mainly work from home but occasionally in the office. We are a clean and tidy family and would expect the same from our guest. Stove and Oven must be cleaned after each use. All dishes must be dried and put back to the cabinet after use. You will have space in the fridge and kitchen pantry to store your food/grocery. We don’t normally have breakfast, but you are more than welcome to help yourself to anything you would like...
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Close to public transport/airport
Furnished room in Melbourne
$US 35/night
$US 250/week
$US 1071/month
Minimum stay: 1 night
Maximum stay: 365 nights
I am an Australian female teacher who has worked in China teaching Accounting to Chinese students so I would be happy to help you with your English. My home is a two bedroom apartment close to the airport, shopping centres, public transport and only 9km from the Melbourne CBD. Guests share main bathroom, your room contains a queen bed, wardrobe with storage for clothes and access to printer and wifi. I am friendly and enjoy traveling and learning about other cultures. I have a cat who is ver...
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Nice home in a quiet suburb
Furnished room in Ivanhoe East (Vic)
$US 35/night
$US 237/week
$US 1027/month
Minimum stay: 5 nights
Maximum stay: 180 nights
QUIET, CLEAN, SAFE Room for a couple or one person in a family home in East Ivanhoe. +close to Hospitals of Austin/Mercy/Repat/Warringal/Olivia Newton-John, Heidelberg railway station, IHNA nursing institution, Melb Poly Tech, ETEA. + Large house in safe area of East Ivanhoe. No traffic, +11 kms north from city. +12 min bus to Heidelberg railway station & Austin Hospital.and Repat hospital. + walking trails and bike trails a short 5mins walk away +23 min express train or 26 min normal tr...
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Friendly host family in Melbourne
Furnished room in Melbourne
$US 31/night
$US 779/month
Minimum stay: 30 nights
Maximum stay: 365 nights
Hi we are a family of five who live in Kew Melbourne Victoria. It is a large home close to all transport and the city. You are also close to many restaurants and shops. We have two dogs who reside outside. We have been hosts for over 21 years and have enjoyed the experiences of meeting people from all over the world. We have a 21 year old daughter and a 14 year old daughter and Steve is originally from London. I also spent 16 years in London. We have a couple of rooms available. Th...
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Student
Furnished room in Hawthorn
$US 39/night
$US 984/month
Minimum stay: 120 nights
Maximum stay: 365 nights
One bedrooms comfortable light filled rooms in central Hawthorn Melbourne Victoria , Fully furnished , Queen size bed, wardrobe, Vegetarian internet available. Girls apply Close to public transport, 15 min from the city. Swinburne, Melb Uni English language school. Walking distance. Train and tram walking distance. Cosmopolitan lifestyle. shops restaurants and cafes. Market fresh seasonal food in our pantry. Caring and nurturing environment.
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Large spacious welcoming family hom
Furnished room in St Kilda East
$US 37/night
$US 941/month
Minimum stay: 30 nights
Maximum stay: 365 nights
We have a large spacious house and would love for you to come stay with us. We have hosted many Homestay students from all over the world for almost ten years. We live in the heret of St Kilda East, two minutes walk to the trams and buses and five minutes walk tot he train.
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Carnegie Homestay
Furnished room in Carnegie
$US 38/night
$US 246/week
$US 987/month
Minimum stay: 28 nights
Maximum stay: 365 nights
We welcome you to Carnegie, South East of Melbourne. Family home with separate bathroom for guests. Public transport minutes away with tram at the end of the street and two train lines available. Quite, leafy environment close to amenities. Huuuuge park across the road with walking track for light or heavy exercise. Queen size bed, built in wardrobe and ceiling fans in the bedroom. I enjoy having Homestay guests in my house and it’s my pleasure to provide you meals and a comfortable place to...
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Large Georgian home near beach
Furnished room in Newport
$US 32/night
$US 207/week
$US 714/month
Minimum stay: 7 nights
Maximum stay: 365 nights
Hi we are a mum & adult daughter with 2 friendly cats & 1 well behaved dog. We are creative, vegetarian, non-smoking, have lots of house plants & are very hospitable, like to have fun, go for long dog walks, play games & share our lovely local area & home with like minded (FEMALES ONLY) although happy to host single mum or dad with 1 child (sorry single men nothing against you, we love you, just feel more comfortable hosting women). I can pick you up from airport/train if you pay for petrol. I...
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friendly and safe
Furnished room in Melbourne
$US 45/night
Minimum stay: 9 nights
Maximum stay: 29 nights
This is a self contained unit suitable for 1. Person. I am well educated lady who lives in the main house. Very friendly and good communication in several languages.
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1BR w. Pvt Bath (parking/pool/gym)
Furnished room in Parkville
$US 51/night
$US 321/week
Minimum stay: 1 night
Maximum stay: 29 nights
Respectful and Easy going. Living by myself in this two bedroom apartment, parklands at footsteps. Bus stop round the corner, train/tram approx 10-15 min walk.
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Single room inside house
Furnished room in Heidelberg West
$US 35/night
$US 227/week
$US 844/month
Minimum stay: 6 nights
Maximum stay: 365 nights
You will live in a family home with myself a primary teacher and a our friendly dog Pepper - pictured. I have two older sons. A16 years old and the other 22 years who studies at Uni. I am an artist and teacher and pretty easygoing. The house is large with 5 bedrooms and three bathrooms. The kitchen is large and the garden too. There are two rooms for homestay. You share the bathroom pictured with the other homestay while the other bathrooms are for family use. Both bedrooms are secure. I gen...
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Close to Monash Caulfield
Furnished room in Malvern East
$US 50/night
$US 1233/month
Minimum stay: 180 nights
Maximum stay: 365 nights
Self-contained unit in garden setting (indep. dwelling behind host's house), fully furnished (inc kitchen ware), private courtyard, security gate, close to Monash Caulfield (take Waverley Rd tram), close to Darling railway station (25 min ride to CBD) and Chadstone shopping center. Location: Malvern East. The host is a grandma who can offer advice and support to newly arrived students. Suit older student looking for privacy and security. AVAILABLE now.
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Best Location in inner city Melb
Furnished room in Fitzroy North
$US 94/night
$US 613/week
Minimum stay: 5 nights
Maximum stay: 29 nights
BEST LOCATION IN MELBOURNE. Females only - Brand New renovated house, only 3.8km to Melb centre in trendy cool & bohemian Fitzroy. Property only a few minutes walk from tram 86, or 8 minute walk to train station. You have all the shops you can possibly need only one minute walk from the property. There is a supermarket, fruit shops, butcher, delicatessen, restaurants, cafes, pubs. Fitzroy is the cultural centre of Melbourne. You dont want to be staying anywhere else. The Chill Out room is a priv...
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Down by the creek
Furnished room in Heidelberg West
$US 21/night
$US 136/week
$US 584/month
Minimum stay: 14 nights
Maximum stay: 358 nights
Warm and friendly husband and wife and the same with with the home . Walk or ride the Darebin park walk track , 5min walk to bus , 10 min walk to major shopping centre , walk,bus or ride to La trobe uni
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In the heart of St Kilda
Furnished room in Melbourne
$US 35/night
$US 227/week
$US 974/month
Minimum stay: 7 nights
Maximum stay: 100 nights
Welcome to our home. I am an ESL teacher and have lived overseas in Europe, Asia and Central America before resettling back in Australia 15 years ago. Now I teach English to new arrivals in Australia including international students and migrants. We are located at the end of a quiet tree lined court in the heart of St Kilda in a spacious 1950's blonde brick apartment with a great outdoor space and friendly neighbours who all know each other well. I also live with my 8 year old son who lov...
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