Most Affordable Melbourne Suburbs to Rent with Access to Train Lines

Are you searching for cheap apartments to rent in Melbourne, but coming up empty? Do you need access to train lines without causing a massive dent in your pocket? We’ve crunched our data to uncover the most affordable suburbs to rent in Melbourne with access to train lines.

4. Gardenvale, Inner South Melbourne

Median weekly rent:  $295 (Unit)
Nearest train station: Gardenvale Railway Station
Distance to CBD: Just over 10kms from Melbourne CBD
Transit time: Gardenvale is less than a 20-minute train ride to reach Melbourne

Located in the picturesque city of Glen Eira, Gardenvale is predominantly a residential area with shopping centre positioned on Gardenvale Road. With Elster Creek flowing through the suburb and Brighton Beach just a stone’s throw away, Gardenvale has a lot to offer and lands at number 4 in Melbourne’s most affordable suburbs.

Surrounded by greenery this one-bedroom apartment can be found at Latana Road and is listed at $300 a week.

3. Caulfield East, Inner South Melbourne

Median weekly rent: $290 (Unit)
Nearest train station: Caulfield Station
Distance to CBD: Just over 10klms from Melbourne CBD
Transit time: 15-minute train ride