Melbourne’s median rent has hit a new high, but it’s being driven up by increases in the city’s affordable unit market and comes as the typical cost of leasing a house has begun to fall.

A string of suburbs recorded double-digit rent rises over 2025, led by houses in Princes Hill, up 18.3 per cent to $1000 a ...

Australia's rental market is "starting to rebalance" with prices flat in some capital cities but affordability remains a ...

Introduction In a surprising turn of events, Melbourne, often celebrated as Australia's most liveable city, has emerged as a beacon of affordability in the current housing crisis. While rental prices ...

This article explores the key trends in Melbourne's rental market for 2025, focusing on the suburbs with the most significant rent increases, the factors driving these changes, and their implications ...

Property analysts say a mix of economic conditions, policy settings and demographic shifts are among the reasons for the city's subdued dwelling price growth in the past five years.