Rent a family home for under $600? It’s possible. We show you where
The housing market looms large in the Australian imagination. With house prices in capital cities soaring beyond the reach of many, it is also true that we are becoming a nation of renters.
Many of those would-be buyers are renting homes in the places they would like to live rather than taking on potentially ruinous levels of debt.
Here’s the good news.
If you spend a bit of time scouring real estate listings you can find affordable and comfortable rental options. Here are homes to rent for $600 or less in Australia’s capital cities. (Note: they were still available at time of publication.)
Melbourne: $580 per week
5 Hillview Road, Balwyn North, 3104
3 beds – 1 bath – 2 cars – full listing
Great family home in the prestigious Balwyn High School zone. Features polished floorboards, fabulous funky art deco kitchen with dining booth and north-facing back yard. Easy access to the Eastern Freeway.
Sydney: $580 per week
59 Preddys Road, Bexley 2207
2 beds – 1 bath – 1 car – full listing
It’s not the most contemporary-looking house on the outside but it’s got a modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, large lounge and dining rooms and timber floors. It’s also pet friendly with a big grassy back yard.
Sydney: $580 per week
12/26 French Avenue, Bankstown, NSW 2200
3 beds – 2 baths – 1 car – full listing
Top floor apartment in a secure block close to all facilities with en suite, views, spacious living area and two balconies. Terrific location too, and all modern appliances.
Brisbane: $590 per week
29 Fitzroy Street, Clayfield, QLD 4011
3 beds – 2 baths – 2 cars – pool – full listing
Pretty, with loads of character, high ceilings and a main bedroom with en suite, this house has a sunny enclosed verandah overlooking the street and a rear deck overlooking the pool. In the Eagle Junction State School area.
Perth: $500 per week
69 Woolwich Street, West Leederville 6007
3 beds – 2 baths – 1 car – full listing
Features a renovated kitchen with stainless steel appliances and stone benchtops and large open plan living. It also features reverse cycle air conditioning and a low-maintenance back yard.
Adelaide: $560 per week
13a Seafield Avenue, Kingswood 5062
3 beds – 2 baths – 2 cars – full listing
Light and bright, this house is in a terrific location close to shops and transport and in the coveted Unley High School zone.
Hobart: $580 per week
36 Burnside Avenue, New Town 7008
4 beds – 1 bath – 4 cars – full listing
A classic renovated weatherboard with a brand new, all-white kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances and original polished floorboards. Double-glazing in living and dining rooms will keep home cosy all winter. Owner will negotiate about pets.