Student Accommodation near Monash University Clayton Campus

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Monash University, located in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, is a renowned public research institution. Established in 1958 and named after the esteemed World War I general Sir John Monash, it is the second oldest university in the state. Monash offers a diverse and global learning environment with multiple campuses spread across Victoria (Clayton, Caulfield, Peninsula, and Parkville) and international locations in Malaysia and Indonesia. Monash University holds esteemed memberships in Australia's Group of Eight research universities, the ASAIHL. It is the sole Australian representative in the M8 Alliance of Academic Health Centers, Universities, and National Academies. The university has also earned recognition in the École des Mines de Paris (Mines ParisTech) ranking for its notable alums who hold CEO positions in some of the world's largest companies. Monash University ranks 36th in the 2026 QS World University Rankings, which has risen five places than the last year. In Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026, Monash gets the position at 58th.

Monash University Clayton Campus is the largest campus of Monash University and is a one-stop campus for learning, research, accommodation, dining and entertainment. Home to eight faculties, Clayton Campus was first established in 1958 and is located in the south-east of Melbourne, 20 kilometres from the city centre. It is the largest campus in Melbourne, with more than 30,000 students studying here each year. Monash University Clayton Campus has eight faculties: Humanities, Business and Economics, Education, Engineering, IT Information Technology, Law, Medical Nursing and Health Sciences, and Science. Monash University also offers a wealth of disciplines, courses, and programs for undergraduates and postgraduates, with Medical Science, Commerce and Management, Engineering, Laws, Pharmacy, Computer Science, and Psychology are the most popular ones. Monash also has cooperation with more than 115 global universities to provide numerous exchange opportunities for students.

In addition to the strong academic background, Monash University Clayton campus's nearby student accommodations are numerous and various, yet the booking process is competitive. To have an efficient and cost-effective booking a room experience near Monash University, you can browse uhomes.com to choose your favourite student accommodations in Monash Clayton according to your budget and preference.

Monash University is located in Melbourne, the capital city of the state of Victoria in the southeast of Australia, and is one of the top eight universities in Australia. Monash University has five campuses in the Melbourne area: Clayton Campus, Caulfield Campus, Parkville Campus, Melbourne City Centre Campus, and Peninsula Peninsula Campus. Each campus has its unique appeal and specialisms, offering students a variety of choices.

Monash University Clayton Campus: Located in the southeast of Melbourne, approximately 20km from the city centre, this is Monash University's largest campus. It offers a comprehensive range of academic facilities across many disciplines, including science, engineering, business, and medicine. Clayton campus also has advanced research facilities and a rich campus life. Around Monash University Clayton campus, you can also have numerous Monash University accommodation options to meet your preferences and requirements.

Monash University Caulfield Campus: Located in Melbourne's south-east, about 10km from the city centre. It focuses on business, design, art, and information technology. The campus is close to Caulfield Railway Station, which is convenient for transport, and Chadstone Shopping Centre, which is convenient for students' lives.

Monash University Parkville Campus: It is located north of Melbourne city centre, about 3km from the city. It is mainly used for teaching and research in pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences. It is close to Melbourne's biomedical research area, which makes it an ideal location for pharmacy-related students.

Monash University Peninsula Campus: Located in Frankston, in the southeast of Melbourne, approximately 40km from Melbourne city centre, this campus specialises in health sciences, nursing, and education. It's a quiet environment near the beach for students who want to study in a natural environment.

uhomes.com provides the best Monash University accommodation to ensure your comfortable and convenient stay. Our best Monash Uni accommodations are proximity to campus, urban amenities, and public transportation links, bringing you a worry-free commute and wonderful after-class life. Our best student accommodation near Monash University has various room types and all-inclusive bills, and is fully furnished with good-looking decor and upscale amenities. Besides, the best Monash student housing on our platform is safe, boasting many security measures and attentive services from 24-hour security and CCTV to reception services and on-site management. To help save your time and make informed decision, we list the most popular best Monash accommodations, Clayton as follows:

• Iglu South Yarra Student Accommodation
• 1457 North Road
• 1728 Dandenong Road
• Scape Swanston
• UniLodge Melbourne Central
• 110 Wellington Road
• Scape Lincoln College
  
• The Switch Melbourne Victoria Market
• UniLodge Melbourne City

uhomes.com has a wealth of cheap Monash University accommodation, with the rent starting from AU$235 per week and all-inclusive bills. Our affordable Monash accommodation still features various room types, as well as quality amenities and a comfortable living environment, ensuring your hassle-free stay. Besides, on our platform, many budget-friendly Monash student housing options are nestled in prime locations, with just walking distance to campus and urban amenities, bringing you more chances to enjoy convenient commuting and a wonderful collegiate life even on a lower rental budget. Below the most popular cheap student accommodation near Monash University Clayton campus.

• 58 Douglas Street
• 1023 Dandenong Road
• Carric House
• Carric Hostel
• 110 Wellington Road
• 216 Burwood Highway
• 32 St Edmonds Road
• Student Living on Riversdale
• Scape Berkeley 1

Best areas for finding student accommodation near Monash University Clayton campus are Clayton, Notting Hill, Oakleigh, Mulgrave, Glen Waverley, Hawthorne. The above neighbourhoods have easy accessibility to campus and urban amenities, safe surroundings, and budget-friendly cost of living. For your consideration, we list the key features of those most popular best areas for Monash accommodation as follows:

1. Clayton
Clayton is the top and closest neighbourhood to the campus and with numerous Monash accommodation, within walking or cycling distance. It is also very convenient for public transport, being close to the Clayton train station and several bus routes. Accommodations near Monash University Clayton are reasonably priced compared to the city and are suitable for students on a budget. Rent is around A$250-400 per week (lower for shared flats). Living in Clayton, you can reach Monash campus in 10-40 minutes on foot, 5 minutes by car, or 11 minutes by bus.

2. Notting Hill
Notting Hill is another best area for students to searching for private Monash dorms. It is just 4-minute car drive or 13-minute bus ride from Clayton campus. Relatively quiet, suitable for ones who wish to live near the school but don't like the noisy environment. Monash University accommodation rent is more reasonable in Notting Hill, Australia, at about AUD 200-350 per week.

3. Oakleigh
About 10-minute car drive or 21-minute bus ride from Clayton campus, Oakleigh has a large shopping centre, Oakleigh Central, and several Greek-style restaurants and cafes, ideal for students who enjoy good food and shopping. With a train station and several bus routes, student accommodation near Monash Clayton in this area is convenient for travelling to campus or downtown Melbourne. Rent ranges from approximately A$250-450 per week, depending on room type.

4. Mulgrave
Mulgrave is bout 10-15 minutes drive from Clayton campus. Ideal for students who prefer a quieter environment that offers a good community atmosphere. Monash Uni accommodation Clayton rent in Mulgrave is cheaper than those in Clayton and Oakley, and is suitable for students on a budget, usually A$200-350 per week.

5. Glen Waverley
Located about 15 minutes away from the Clayton campus, Glen Waverley is another popular best Monash students' residential area with a wide range of restaurants, shopping malls (e.g. The Glen Shopping Centre) and great amenities. Due to the area's popularity, rents for Monash University student accommodation options are slightly higher, usually A$300-500 per week.

6. Hawthorne
Hawthorne is about 10-15 minutes drive from Clayton campus. Between quiet and busy, it is suitable for students who want to enjoy convenient living facilities but do not want to live in a noisy area. Monash halls of residence rent are around A$250-400 per week, which is relatively cost-effective.

There is a wide range of Monash accommodation for students to choose from, including the on-campus dorms with en-suites and studios and off-campus private apartments with studios, en-suites, non en-suites, shared rooms, 1B, and multi-bedroom flats. Each accommodation type and room type boasts different characteristics and brings you with unique living experience. To help you better choose a suitable rooms for rent during your collegiate life, here are the details and key features of off-campus and on-campus Monash University accommodation:

Off-Campus Monash Accommodation:

What's the quality of off-campus Monash accommodation? Most students mentioned the satisfactory experience of living in the accommodation near Monash University Clayton campus and found the off-campus Monash Uni accommodation environment and management very friendly.

• There are various high-quality off-campus Monash University accommodation with affordable prices for student, starting from A$235 per week, and uhomes.com has you covered.
• The off-campus student accommodation near Monash University will bring you with more independence and private spaces.
• You will find various room types when exploring off-campus Monash accommodation. Whether you plan to rent studios, en-suite or non en-suite, or prefer living in the shared rooms, one-/two-/three-/four-bedroom or even five or more than five-bedroom, you can get a room for rent near Clayton campus of Monash University with satisfaction.
• Inside the Monash University accommodation, you can find many communal amenities, like a gym, free WiFi, laundry room, and study room, and enjoy many service features, such as concierge service, controlled access, video surveillance, 24-hour security, and more.

On-Campus Monash Accommodation:

What about the on-campus Monash University accommodation? Monash University has six campuses in the Melbourne area, with the main Clayton campus having the largest concentration and capacity of student accommodation.

• The price of most common Monash dormitory and en-suite Monash dorms ranging from A$206.50 to A$254.80 per week. In particular, Briggs Hall and Jackomos Hall are two studio flats, with the price of A$254.8/week, which is very cost-effective.
• On-campus Monash accommodation makes students not need to worry about commuting to classes, and brings students with easy access to the campus facilities, on-campus restaurants, and libraries.
• The Clayton campus has seven Monash accommodation areas, including five residential colleges, Normanby House, South East Flats, and two studio flats, Briggs Hall and Jackomos Hall. MRS, Monash University's Residential Services Centre, manages these halls of residence.
• Monash dorms are all fully furnished, and also with good security. Most Monash students, including those from other campuses, prefer living on the Clayton campus due to its affordability and the free campus bus service to and from the other campuses.

The cost of living at Monash University Clayton campus for students is around AU$1,550 - AU$5,000 per month, excluded tuition fees. However, the results may be different depends on personal lifestyle, preferences, and choices. For students, Monash accommodation prices stand a large ratio among the total monthly living expenses. Here is a breakdown of the estimated cost of living of a student at Monash University:

• Monash Accommodation Costs: AU$180 - AU$700 per week
  • Monash on-campus accommodation: AU$342.30 - AU$441.70 per week. Depending on room type (single, double or flat) and including all utilities and internet.
  • Monash University off-campus accommodation: AU$180 - AU$700 per week per person. Private Monash accommodation rental costs vary depending on location and room types. Different properties also have diverse policies on included bills.
• Utilities: AU$20 - AU$50 per week.
• Groceries: AU$100 - AU$150 per week.
• Eating out: AU$210 - AU$550 per week.
• Transport: AU$30 - AU$50 per week.
• Mobile phones and Internet: AU$30 - AU$60 per month.
• Entertainment: AU$200 - AU$400 per month.
• Tuition Fees: AUDU$30,000 - AU$50,000 per academic year. 
  
  • Undergraduate programmes: AUDU$30,000 - AUDU$45,000 per academic year.
  • Postgraduate programmes: AU$35,000 - AU$50,000 per academic year.

Public ransportation options around Monash University includes buses and trains. Some students also choose driving to campus. Besides, cycling and walking are also the encouraged travel mode to commute to classes if your Monash accommodation is proximity to the campus. In order to bring convenience for students travel between several campuses in the greater Melbourne area in Victoria, Australia, Monash University also offers the free inter-campus shuttle bus connecting Clayton, Caulfield, and Peninsula campuses. In addition, Myki card makes the process of paying your fare more convenient on public transport, like buses and trains. To help you save time and get a hassle-free commute, we list details about main transportation options about navigating Monash University and its surroundings:

1. Buses

Taking buses to Monash University is convenient. Routes 601, 630, 631, 703, 733, 737, 802/804/862, and 900, lead directly to the Monash University Clayton campus. The 601 service, notably, offers an express shuttle every 4 minutes, connecting the campus to Huntingdale Station. 631, 703, 733, 737, and 802/804/862 serves the Clayton campus central Bus Interchange. 630 and 900 both connects the campus to city centre, while 630 also links to Huntingdale Station, yet 900 links to Stud Park SC. If you choose a hotel near Monash University Clayton campus closing to bus stops, your commute will be easier.

2. Trains

Pakenham/Cranbourne line trains are the most common ones around Clayton campus. Meanwhile, with a tropped up Myki card, you can start your commute and travel plan from AU$4. If you need to take the train to attend classes from your Monash University accommodation, you can train to Huntingdale Station and then take the 601, 630, or 900 bus to campus. Or you can also train to The Clayton Railway Station and take 703, 733, or 631 bus to Clayton campus.

3. Shuttle Buses

In addition to regular public transport, Monash University offers free shuttle buses equipped with free Wi-Fi for students and staff, providing a reliable connection between different campuses. The Monash Uni shuttle bus takes students from your Monash accommodation front-door staight to Monash Clayton campus and home again. Just ensure to scan your M-Pass ID upon boarding. Scape Swanston, Scape Aurora and many other Monash residential provided by uhomes.com have this shuttle bus service cooperation with the university, and are close to the shuttle bus stops. If you are interested, you can directly contact us for more information. Furthermore, Monash University also provide the free security bus running between the Matheson Library on Clayton campus and residential villages from 5:30 pm to 12:15 am from Monday to Friday. If you choose to take the security bus, you need to tell the driver your destination when getting on.

4. Driving

Monash University provides plenty of car parking areas and comprehensive information about parking on campus for those who prefer to drive. Additionally, carpooling is also encouraged, which can help you save lots of parking fees and contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and alleviating campus parking congestion.

5. Walking and Cycling

Walking and cycling are a health and wonderful experience and a practival and convenient mean of commuting to reach Monash Clayton campus. Moreover, there are dedicated paths and facilities available to ensure a safe and enjoyable ride. Living in Monash student accommodation with walking or cycling distance to campus, like 110 Wellington Road, or 35 Stockdale Avenue, is perfect for those who like to squeeze in a few more minutes of sleep.

Student life at Monash University Clayton campus is colourful, vibrant, and wonderful. Monash Clayton has plenty of learning, social and leisure facilities for all students to participate in and enjoy. Over 100 student clubs cover a wide range of academic, cultural, sporting and artistic disciplines, and you can join the clubs that interest you. There are also a variety of cultural festivals, lectures, film screenings and concerts, providing you with a wealth of extracurricular activities and social opportunities.

In order to bring a cosy and safe living environment for students, Monash Residential Services provide various on-campus dorms, such as the Clayton Residential Village, Richardson Hall, and Deakin Hall. If you prefer off-campus life, you can find student accommodation near Monash University on uhome.com. Our private Monash accommodations feature modern furniture, affordable price, all-inclusive bills, and proximity to campus and urban amenities, ensuring you a comfortable and convenient stay.

After a busy academic study at Monash Clayton campus, you can also enjoy many restaurants, cafes and shopping centres catering for a wide range of dietary needs. For example, Taste Dumpling, a popular Chinese restaurant serving a wide range of delicious Chinese dim sum and dumplings; Paradai Thai, which serves authentic Thai food at affordable prices; Clayton Kebabs, a place for a quick bite to eat, serving delicious Turkish; Church of Secular Coffee, a popular cafe offering high-quality coffee and brunch; The Glen Shopping Centre has many dining options including international cuisine such as Asian restaurants, Western and fast food.

The Clayton Campus has several attractions and leisure venues nearby, where you can visit outside class time. The Monash Gallery of Art (MGA), located in Glen Waverley, is a contemporary photographic art gallery that regularly showcases the work of renowned Australian artists, making it an ideal place for art lovers. Jells Park is a large, scenic park located in Glen Waverley. Jells Park is a large, scenic park near Glen Waverley, ideal for picnics, walking, cycling, and outdoor sports. It is also a popular destination for students and families on weekends. The Chadstone Shopping Centre, the largest shopping centre in the southern hemisphere, is about a 15-minute from the Clayton campus. About 30-40 minutes by train from the Clayton campus, you can reach Melbourne's city centre, which has many museums, galleries, theatres, and cafes for exploring and experiencing.

Many worthwhile attractions near Monash University Clayton campus are diverse and unique. Whether you prefer parks and nature, arts and history, or shopping and entertainment, you can enjoy fun leisure time around Monash University after your busy acedemic study. Thanks to the abundant public transportation, you can easily access to local attractions from your student accommodation near Monash University. Besides, uhomes.com provides various private Monash accommodation close to popular tourist attractions. If you are interested, you can directly contact us. The main tourist attractions near Monash University are described below:

1. Elwood Beach
2. Brighton Beach
3. St Kilda Beach
4. Luna Park
5. Mordelock Beach
6. Waverley Antique Bazaar
7. Namatjira Park
8. Melbourne Museum
9. Yarra Valley Wineries
10. Chadstone Shopping Centre
11. Dandenong Ranges National Park

Monash University Clayton Campus (MUC) offers many course options across many subject areas. Here are the most popular courses at Clayton Campus:

1. Medical Science: The Australian medical community highly recognises Monash's flagship medical course. The comprehensive programme covers primary medicine, clinical medicine, and medical research and trains doctors with clinical skills.

2. Commerce and Management: Monash's business courses are popular with international students, particularly in accounting, finance and marketing. The programme offers a wide range of career opportunities and international recognition.

3. Engineering: The Bachelor of Engineering programme offers various specialisms, including civil engineering, chemical engineering, electrical engineering, and mechanical engineering. Monash's Faculty of Engineering has a solid international reputation.

4. Laws: Monash University's law programme is renowned for its rigorous academic standards and practical experience. Through an internship, students not only learn theory but also gain practical legal work experience.

5. Pharmacy: This programme is a professional degree that trains pharmacists. It covers areas such as medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, and clinical pharmacy. Graduates can work in hospitals, community pharmacies, or drug development.

6. Bachelor of Computer Science: This program covers software development, data science and computer systems and is suitable for students who wish to enter the technology industry.

7. Psychology: The Psychology program provides students with both theoretical and practical skills for students wishing to pursue a career in counselling or clinical psychology research.