Renting in Melbourne – Inner

51 suburbs and towns in the Melbourne – Inner area of Victoria. Verified tenant reviews of homes and agencies, and the renting rules for VIC.

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Abbotsford 3067Aberfeldie 3040Albert Park 3206Alphington 3078Armadale 3143Ascot Vale 3032Balaclava 3183Brunswick 3056Brunswick East 3057Brunswick West 3055Burnley 3121Carlton 3053Carlton North 3054Clifton Hill 3068Coburg 3058Collingwood 3066Cremorne 3121Docklands 3008East Melbourne 3002Elwood 3184Essendon 3040Essendon North 3041Fairfield 3078Fitzroy 3065Fitzroy North 3068Flemington 3031Kensington 3031Melbourne 3000Middle Park 3206Moonee Ponds 3039North Melbourne 3051Northcote 3070Parkville 3052Pascoe Vale South 3044Port Melbourne 3207Prahran 3181Princes Hill 3054Richmond 3121Ripponlea 3185South Melbourne 3205South Wharf 3006South Yarra 3141Southbank 3006St Kilda 3182St Kilda East 3183St Kilda West 3182Thornbury 3071Toorak 3142Travancore 3032West Melbourne 3003Windsor 3181

What to check, by type of property

What tenants most often write about for each kind of place. Use it as a checklist at the inspection.

A brick and timber house with a front garden
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House or townhouse

Damp & mouldPestsSecurity
  • Gutters, yard and drainage
  • Heating and cooling in every room
  • Locks on every door and window
  • Termite or rodent damage
Apartment buildings with balconies
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Apartment or unit

NoiseDamp & mouldNeighbours
  • Noise through floors and walls
  • Mould in the bathroom and behind wardrobes
  • Lifts, intercom and parking
  • Who fixes common areas (strata)
A glass office tower
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Office or shop

Appliances & fixturesSecurityLeaks & plumbing
  • Air-con and ventilation
  • After-hours access and security
  • Lifts, toilets and kitchenette
  • Who pays for repairs: check the lease

Renting rules in Victoria

  • You must receive a condition report before you move in: an electronic copy or two paper copies.
  • You have 5 business days from the move-in date to add your comments and return a signed copy.
  • The rental provider completes the end section within 10 days of the agreement ending.
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