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Book Journal Central Melbourne student accommodation with world’s largest student housing provider. You can choose from ensuites, studios, shared rooms, and apartments. No booking fee. Best deal guaranteed. Starting at AU$359 per week. When you book Journal Central Melbourne with Unilodgers, you get more than just a room. For starters, you get some incredible exclusive offers worth up to . Plus, and that’s some serious insta-cred. Journal Central Melbourne is the top choice for students from around the world, and houses students from University of Melbourne and RMIT and many more of Melbourne's top universities.
The walkthrough:
Journal Central Melbourne Student Accommodation by JSL is the perfect option for students looking for accommodation near Melbourne University and near RMIT City Campus. This space is quite the opposite of a woop woop location.
Located on 500 Swanston Street, these accommodations will give you the perfect blend of amazing amenities and location to explore Melbourne’s glorious culture. Say goodbye to huge piles of monthly bills because all utilities are inclusive in your rent!
We Love a Lil’ Extra
Let’s get ready for the magical mystery tour. Along with the mainstream amenities, this Central Melbourne accommodation offers several other unique amenities ensuring that you have a delightful stay.
Common Room
Study Lounge
Rooftop Area
Outdoor Courtyard
Bike Storage
On-site Events
Fitness Center
Cafe
Know thy neighbourhood
The Journal Melbourne accommodation is located in one of the most student-friendly and hip neighbourhoods in the City. Anything you might need on a daily basis will be a stone’s throw away.
Aldi Melbourne CBD - 4-minute walk
Victoria Market Pharmacy - 7-minute walk
St. Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne - 16-minute walk
ME Bank - 10-minute walk
Carlton Gardens - 10-minute walk
State Library Victoria - 7-minute walk
Wheeling your way around Melbourne
Getting around the city will be as easy as it gets from Journal Central. No matter where you’re headed, the commute will be super quick and easy.
Queensbury Street/ Swanston Street Tram Station - 1-minute walk
Melbourne Central Station - 7-minute walk
Haymarket/ Elizabeth Street Tram Station - 10-minute wal
Living it up at Journal Central
Stuffed with all the uni work? Let’s take a break. The city of Melbourne is known for its nightlife and culture. Along with your academics, if you want to party, hang out in the bar with mates, or go on a coffee date; the restaurants, bars, and cafes near you have got you covered.
Pubs and Bars - Queensbury Hotel - 1-minute walk, Rooftop Bar - 0.5 miles, Goldilocks Bar - 0.5 miles
Restaurants - Torrisong - 0.1 miles, Universal Restaurant - 0.3 miles,Jang Gun Carlton - 0.1 miles
Cafes - Cafe Crema - 0.1 miles, Little Bang Espresso - 0.2 miles, PoolHouse Coffee - 0.2 miles
Hop on board for unlimited fun and get ready to create beautiful memories. It doesn’t get better than this!, Book Journal Central Melbourne student accommodation today!
Twin - Share Studio is the shared, self-contained studio features a comfy double bed, stylish kitchen with modern appliances and shared bathroom.
Price AU$389/week
Move in
Move out
Total
9 Jan 2023
10 Jul 2023
AU$10,114
Stay 26 weeks
Price AU$384/week
Move in
Move out
Total
18 Jul 2022
31 Jan 2023
AU$10,807
Stay 28 weeks
Price AU$359/week
Move in
Move out
Total
2 Feb 2023
1 Feb 2024
AU$18,668
Stay 52 weeks
Three -Bed Ensuite Apartment -View is sufficiently built providing ample space for living. For a home like feeling, it offers a private bedroom, a private bathroom, a shared kitchen and a living area. It's a feature rich apartment offering all modern amenities for a comfortable stay at the property.
Price AU$489/week
Move in
Move out
Total
9 Jan 2023
10 Jul 2023
AU$12,714
Stay 26 weeks
Price AU$484/week
Move in
Move out
Total
3 Feb 2022
4 Aug 2022
AU$12,584
Stay 26 weeks
Price AU$459/week
Move in
Move out
Total
2 Feb 2023
1 Feb 2024
AU$23,868
Stay 52 weeks
Price AU$459/week
Move in
Move out
Total
3 Feb 2022
2 Feb 2023
AU$23,868
Stay 52 weeks
Two-Bed Apartment -View is perfect for sharing with a friend, as well as offering privacy with your own bedroom and study space.
Price AU$484/week
Move in
Move out
Total
18 Jul 2022
31 Jan 2023
AU$13,621
Stay 28 weeks
Price AU$479/week
Move in
Move out
Total
9 Jan 2023
10 Jul 2023
AU$12,454
Stay 26 weeks
Price AU$459/week
Move in
Move out
Total
18 Jul 2022
16 Jul 2023
AU$23,802
Stay 52 weeks
Price AU$449/week
Move in
Move out
Total
2 Feb 2023
1 Feb 2024
AU$23,348
Stay 52 weeks
The Three -Bed Ensuite Apartment - Regular is sufficiently built providing ample space for living. For a home like feeling, it offers a private bedroom, a private bathroom, a shared kitchen and a living area. It's a feature rich apartment offering all modern amenities for a comfortable stay at the property.
Price AU$479/week
Move in
Move out
Total
9 Jan 2023
10 Jul 2023
AU$12,454
Stay 26 weeks
Price AU$474/week
Move in
Move out
Total
3 Feb 2022
4 Aug 2022
AU$12,324
Stay 26 weeks
Price AU$449/week
Move in
Move out
Total
2 Feb 2023
1 Feb 2024
AU$23,348
Stay 52 weeks
Price AU$449/week
Move in
Move out
Total
3 Feb 2022
2 Feb 2023
AU$23,348
Stay 52 weeks
The Four -Bed Ensuite Apartment is sufficiently built providing ample space for living. For a home like feeling, it offers a private bedroom, a private bathroom, a shared kitchen and a living area. It's a feature rich apartment offering all modern amenities for a comfortable stay at the property.
Price AU$469/week
Move in
Move out
Total
9 Jan 2023
10 Jul 2023
AU$12,194
Stay 26 weeks
Price AU$464/week
Move in
Move out
Total
3 Feb 2022
4 Aug 2022
AU$12,064
Stay 26 weeks
Price AU$439/week
Move in
Move out
Total
3 Feb 2022
2 Feb 2023
AU$22,828
Stay 52 weeks
Price AU$439/week
Move in
Move out
Total
2 Feb 2023
1 Feb 2024
AU$22,828
Stay 52 weeks
Two-Bed Apartment - Regular is perfect for sharing with a friend, as well as offering privacy with your own bedroom and study space.
Price AU$474/week
Move in
Move out
Total
18 Jul 2022
31 Jan 2023
AU$13,340
Stay 28 weeks
Price AU$469/week
Move in
Move out
Total
9 Jan 2023
10 Jul 2023
AU$12,194
Stay 26 weeks
Price AU$439/week
Move in
Move out
Total
2 Feb 2023
1 Feb 2024
AU$22,828
Stay 52 weeks
Large Studio - Corner View gives you more room and features a comfortable double bed, a stylish kitchen complete with modern appliances and an ensuite bathroom.
Price AU$674/week
Move in
Move out
Total
3 Feb 2022
4 Aug 2022
AU$17,524
Stay 26 weeks
Price AU$649/week
Move in
Move out
Total
3 Feb 2022
2 Feb 2023
AU$33,748
Stay 52 weeks
Price AU$649/week
Move in
Move out
Total
2 Feb 2023
1 Feb 2024
AU$33,748
Stay 52 weeks
Large Studio - Regular gives you more room and features a comfortable double bed, a stylish kitchen complete with modern appliances and an ensuite bathroom.
Price AU$589/week
Move in
Move out
Total
3 Oct 2022
16 Feb 2023
AU$11,443
Stay 19 weeks
Price AU$589/week
Move in
Move out
Total
9 Jan 2023
10 Jul 2023
AU$15,314
Stay 26 weeks
Price AU$559/week
Move in
Move out
Total
3 Oct 2022
10 Jul 2023
AU$22,360
Stay 40 weeks
Price AU$559/week
Move in
Move out
Total
2 Feb 2023
1 Feb 2024
AU$29,068
Stay 52 weeks
Medium Studio - View gives you more room and features a comfortable double bed, a stylish kitchen complete with modern appliances and an ensuite bathroom.
Price AU$529/week
Move in
Move out
Total
3 Oct 2022
16 Feb 2023
AU$10,278
Stay 19 weeks
Price AU$529/week
Move in
Move out
Total
9 Jan 2023
10 Jul 2023
AU$13,754
Stay 26 weeks
Price AU$499/week
Move in
Move out
Total
3 Oct 2022
10 Jul 2023
AU$19,960
Stay 40 weeks
Price AU$499/week
Move in
Move out
Total
2 Feb 2023
1 Feb 2024
AU$25,948
Stay 52 weeks
Square Studio - View is the private, self-contained Studio features a comfy double bed, stylish kitchen with modern appliances and an ensuite bathroom.
Price AU$519/week
Move in
Move out
Total
3 Oct 2022
16 Feb 2023
AU$10,083
Stay 19 weeks
Price AU$519/week
Move in
Move out
Total
9 Jan 2023
10 Jul 2023
AU$13,494
Stay 26 weeks
Price AU$489/week
Move in
Move out
Total
3 Oct 2022
10 Jul 2023
AU$19,560
Stay 40 weeks
Price AU$489/week
Move in
Move out
Total
2 Feb 2023
1 Feb 2024
AU$25,428
Stay 52 weeks
Medium Studio - Regular gives you more room and features a comfortable double bed, a stylish kitchen complete with modern appliances and an ensuite bathroom.
Price AU$519/week
Move in
Move out
Total
3 Oct 2022
16 Feb 2023
AU$10,083
Stay 19 weeks
Price AU$519/week
Move in
Move out
Total
9 Jan 2023
10 Jul 2023
AU$13,494
Stay 26 weeks
Price AU$489/week
Move in
Move out
Total
3 Oct 2022
10 Jul 2023
AU$19,560
Stay 40 weeks
Price AU$489/week
Move in
Move out
Total
2 Feb 2023
1 Feb 2024
AU$25,428
Stay 52 weeks
Square Studio -Regular is the private, self-contained Studio features a comfy double bed, stylish kitchen with modern appliances and an ensuite bathroom.
Price AU$509/week
Move in
Move out
Total
3 Oct 2022
16 Feb 2023
AU$9,889
Stay 19 weeks
Price AU$509/week
Move in
Move out
Total
9 Jan 2023
10 Jul 2023
AU$13,234
Stay 26 weeks
Price AU$479/week
Move in
Move out
Total
3 Oct 2022
10 Jul 2023
AU$19,160
Stay 40 weeks
Price AU$479/week
Move in
Move out
Total
2 Feb 2023
1 Feb 2024
AU$24,908
Stay 52 weeks
Deposit:
A bond amount equal to four weeks' rent before the contract starts is required as a booking deposit, which is refundable at the end of the tenancy/occupancy period.
Rent Payment:
Pay fortnightly, annually, or biannually.
Fortnightly rent must be paid a minimum of two weeks in advance throughout the lease.
Annual rent must be paid in advance, prior to the lease start date or rent payments will default to the fortnightly cycle.
The biannual option requires you to pay rent in two equal installments. The first installment is due prior to the lease start date and the second installment is due approximately halfway during your lease. If you miss the first installment your rent payments will default to the fortnightly cycle.
Updates To Policy:
COVID Risk-free booking
Journal understands that these are uncertain times so we’ve introduced flexible arrangements for bookings, to give you the peace of mind you need to book now without any risk.
Deferral
For bookings made up until 31 March 2021 which begin in Semester 1 2021, Journal will defer your booking to Semester 2 2021 on the same terms of the original booking including room type and the weekly rent.
To be eligible, you will need to provide Journal with the following before your Semester 1 2021 contract commences:
Cancellation
For bookings made up until 31 March 2021 which begin in Semester 1 2021, Journal will provide full cancellation refunds (excluding credit card surcharges and bank transfer fees) in the event your booking needs to be cancelled due to travel or study restrictions or ill health associated with COVID-19.
You will need to provide Journal with at least one of the below upon requesting a cancellation:
-Evidence that your travel is impacted by travel restrictions imposed on your country of departure by the Australian Government.
-A copy of your cancellation of enrolment from your academic institution within 48 hours of receiving such notification.
-A copy of your medical certificate of ill health associated with COVID-19 within 48 hours of receiving such notification.
General Cancellation Requests:
Holding deposits are non-refundable (other than where you qualify for our First-Year Student cancellation policy, as outlined above).
If a cancellation request is received after your tenancy agreement has been accepted (other than where you qualify for our First-Year Student cancellation policy, as outlined above) you will be responsible for rent until a replacement tenant has been found.
No Visa, No Offer, No Worries:
No Visa
If, before or within 14 days of commencement of your tenancy agreement:
you can cancel your tenancy agreement without penalty and any unused portion of the rent will be refunded.
No University Offer
If, before or within 14 days of commencement of your tenancy agreement:
you can cancel your tenancy agreement without penalty and any unused portion of the rent will be refunded.
Refund Process:
Journal will process refunds due within 28 days of receipt of a valid cancellation request.
Please note that due to bonds being lodged with the Residential Tenancies Bond Authority (Victoria), the time taken to receive your bond refund is not determined by Journal.
Q. Who can live in Journal?
A. Students who are enrolled at an Australian educational institution are eligible to live at Journal.
Q. How old do I need to be?
A. Journal accommodates students under 18 years of age. Journal works closely with institutional partners to assist them with any guardianship responsibilities they provide.
Q. Do you have a community life program?
A. Journal runs an engaging residential life program called Journal Life.
Journal Life is a carefully considered, full program of activities with a focus on health, culture, community, studying and leadership.
Through the Journal Life program, you will be introduced to other students, university life and the city of Melbourne.
Q. Can I choose who I live with?
A. Once you’ve secured a room please email your request to us and we’ll try our best to accommodate it.
Q. Can I live with my partner?
A. We do have limited availability for couples to live together so please contact us to see if there is any availability.
Q. What dates do contracts start?
A. Depending on the lease you select you may have up to three start dates to choose from. Available lease start dates are shown during the application process.
Q. Can I have guests stay overnight?
A. Guests can stay for a limited time. All guests have to be registered with the Journal On-Site Support Team. They will not have their own key access and will need to abide by the Journal House Rules at all times.
Lowest price & best deals, guaranteed!
Get the lowest prices, plus Unilodgers exclusive offers that guarantee a sweet deal on every booking
Flexible is fun
Changed your mind? We don’t mind. Cancel or modify your booking easily within a specific time frame
Smart and easy
Our online interface makes it easy for you to safely and easily browse, book, and pay online for the spaces that make you go😍, with just a few clicks.
Real people, real time
Our easy system lets you do everything on your own. However, if you need any help, our Personal Student Advisors (who are real people, not bots!) are there to help you. From the day you start looking, until the day you move out, we offer 24x7 support.
The rent, the whole rent, and nothing but the rent
No extra fees - the rent is all you pay.
All. The. Choices.
With over 1.5 million student rooms, we have something to suit every preference. Studios private rooms, shared apartments, shared rooms - we’ve got them all.