12 Best Affordable Airbnb Vacation Rentals In Melbourne, Australia - Updated 2024

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Melbourne is the capital of the state of Victoria and it is located on the coast of south-eastern Australia. The city has many theme parks and attractions including the Federation Square development in the city center with its bars, restaurants and plazas. Art lovers will appreciate Melbourne Arts Precinct, with the National Gallery of Victoria and the performing arts complex, Arts Center Melbourne. Evenings can also be enjoyed at the Princess Theater. Chinatown Melbourne offers a cultural and dining experience, housed in historic buildings, while the Queen Victoria market is also close by. Melbourne Zoo is also worth a visit, with its many animal species. If you’re looking for pet-friendly Airbnb rentals in Melbourne, you’ll find a range of accommodations that welcome your furry friends with open arms. Check out the top picks for the best affordable Airbnb vacation rentals in Melbourne, Australia.

We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 08, 2024.

1. Delightful single-story home with outdoor kitchen (from USD 23)

Welcome to this delightful single-story home nestled in a tranquil and breathtaking neighborhood. The design is modern and chic, giving the home a touch of elegance. In the cozy bedroom, you’ll find a luxurious king single-size bed that promises a restful night’s sleep. And don’t worry about those cold winter nights, because an electric blanket is thoughtfully provided to keep you warm and snug.

Stay connected with the complimentary Wi-Fi and take advantage of the dedicated workspace if you need to get some work done. And the best part? You can park your car for free right on the premises. If you enjoy cooking, you’re in for a treat! They have an outdoor kitchen that is fully equipped and ready for you to unleash your culinary skills.

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Hoppers Crossing, Victoria, Australia
45.57 km (28.4 mi) from Jells Park
63 reviews   Superhost Wifi Available
PRIVATE ROOM IN HOME 1 Bed 1 Guest 1 Bedroom 2 Bathrooms

Accommodates: 1

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
very nice room and amenities
excellent utilities with 3 bathrooms and toilets
Cleanliness:
very clean and well furnished
clean place and very helpful lady
clean room with very comfy bed
nice and clean house frfr
her place is very clean tidy and beautiful
Host:
grayce was a amazing host
very humble & friendly host
grayce is a super friendly host very caring and accommodating
very lovely home great energy from the people staying there very kind and generous
grayce is extremely friendly accommodating responsive and always ready to help
Location:
fantastic location very close to the shopping centre
peaceful location with ample parking space
great place and value money to stay great location too near shopping mall by walking distance
there is a huge shopping centre in 3minutes walking distance so it was very convenient
the place is close to the bus station and to the mall so it was easy to get around
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2. Cozy adobe offering breathtaking beauty of the nearby lake (from USD 23)

Immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of the nearby lake, with convenient access and a shared outdoor space to relax and unwind. Embracing a contemporary style, this chic retreat offers an array of modern amenities, including complimentary parking, Wi-Fi, a dedicated workspace, and a generous 55-inch HDTV. The well-appointed kitchen beckons aspiring chefs to create culinary masterpieces, while the living room provides a cozy haven with its soothing ceiling fan and heating system.

Convenience is key, with a state-of-the-art washing machine and an outdoor clothesline at your disposal. The knowledgeable host eagerly shares local insights and engaging conversations, ensuring a truly memorable stay. Unwind in the guest room, featuring a comfortable double bed, ample storage space, and a desk perfectly positioned to admire the scenic view.

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Clayton South, Victoria, Australia
8.33 km (5.2 mi) from Jells Park
25 reviews   Wifi Available
PRIVATE ROOM IN CONDO 1 Bed 1 Guest 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 1

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
the bed is super comfortable
the bedroom is very comfortable and the kitchen and bathroom are well equiped
Cleanliness:
myles place was nice and clean easy to get to and good communication
i was super comfortable with that clean and nice house
it was a lovely clean place and i enjoyed my stay here
the room is very tidy and clean and have everything i needed for a comfortable stay
everything is pretty clean; the room is spacious with a cosy double bed
Host:
host highly recomended and helpful
you are a great host
the host is friendly and responsive as well
myles is great host nice and thoughtful person
really helpful and friendly
Location:
located in a safe and peaceful neighborhood and near by many places to eat
myles place is an ideal location for anything coming to visit melbourne
really good location near trains to get into town
it’s a perfect place to stay
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3. Double room in private home in Scoresby, Melbourne (from USD 34)

Live like a local in this attractive double room in a private home in Scoresby, Melbourne, a five-minute walk from the Woolworth supermarket and an eleven-minute bus ride from the Knox Westfield shopping center. There are many restaurants and cafes in the area, as well as two markets. This cheap accommodation near Melbourne Airport shares a bathroom​ but it has cable TV and free Wi-Fi. Guests are welcome to use the kitchen in the house to cook daily meals.

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Scoresby, Victoria, Australia
3.29 km (2.1 mi) from Jells Park
150 reviews   Wifi Available
PRIVATE ROOM IN HOME 1 Bed 2 Guests 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 2

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
good value for money room is as described
Cleanliness:
but everything was clean organised
grateful for the clean room
yuyu's house was nice clean and quiet
place is very clean
decent place with a clean room and a comfortable bed
Host:
great host with lovely family
host and family very kind
amazing host lovely people easy going
yuyu is a great host
hosts are very nice and kind
Location:
- located within good neighbourhood
perfect place to stay if you in this area
was close to where i needed to be for work and the host was very nice
great value for money nice location and friendly host
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4. Private room in Wantirna South villa (from USD 23)

A comfortable room is available in this Wantirna South villa, a short drive from the Knox School, Knox City shopping center and a large supermarket. Guests are welcome to use a table tennis and pool table in the home. Wi-Fi and laundry facilities are on offer to guests and there is free street parking. Guests are welcome to use the kitchen in the villa to cook their own meals.

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Max
Wantirna South, Victoria, Australia
3.58 km (2.3 mi) from Jells Park
28 reviews   Wifi Available
Private room in villa 1 Bed 1 Guest 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 1

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
the bed is comfortable the heating is amazing inside the room
the room is a nice size with an attached bathroom which gives you lots of privacy
it was a really friendly family and the room had all the things i needed :)
Cleanliness:
the room was clean and nice
clean room with private bathroom
clean an compfortable in fabulous area
my room was very clean and comfortable
very clean room with bathroom clean house and the hosts were fantastic people
Host:
the hosts are friendly
hosts are lovely and accommodating
thanks for the hospitality of the host
very friendly and helping host
great hosts really great value for money
Location:
a good place to relax 8-12 minutes away from bus station
this is an excellent place to stay if you don't wanna stay in a 4 to 5 star hotel
otherwise great place
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5. Master bedroom in Vermont, Melbourne home (from USD 64)

master bedroom in vermont, melbourne home
Source: airbnb.com

This lovely home is located in Vermont and features a room with a ​queen-size bed and its own, en-suite bathroom. The room also has a walk-in wardrobe. There are also pleasant views from the room’s windows. The home is a five-minute walk from the bus stop for exploring the area. Guests are welcome to use the living room with a TV, the kitchen and laundry facilities. Free Wi-Fi is provided throughout. The owners have a friendly dog on the premises.

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Vermont, Victoria, Australia
6.4 km (4.0 mi) from Jells Park
20 reviews   Wifi Available
PRIVATE ROOM IN HOME 1 Bed 2 Guests 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 2

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
great big room with our own bathroom
room is a nice size with a nice toilet and bathroom
Cleanliness:
the room was clean and tidy
Host:
host was friendly and responded quickly
hamid is a nice host
hamid is a great host
hamild is a friendly host
great host amazing place definitely recommend
Location:
nice location if you don't want to be in the city
a nice area to stay in with walking distance to shops and local parks
great value for given price -- en suite bathroom close to city by train spacey flat
nice and cozy place to stay
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6. Bright and cozy room in a Scoresby home (from USD 32)

This attractive and affordable apartment in Melbourne is nestled in a private and quiet court, a five-minute stroll to the Woolworth supermarket and an eleven-minute bus ride from Knox Westfield shopping center. There is a variety of cafes and restaurants for dining out in the immediate area, as well as two markets. The double room shares a bathroom with owners and other guests and visitors have access to the living area with cable TV, the kitchen and deck. Free parking and wireless Internet are available for guests’ use.

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Scoresby, Victoria, Australia
3.41 km (2.2 mi) from Jells Park
88 reviews   Wifi Available
PRIVATE ROOM IN HOME 1 Bed 2 Guests 1 Bedroom 1 Bathrooms

Accommodates: 2

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
nice quiet place had a great sleep nice room had a bath very relaxing
Cleanliness:
sparkling clean comfy bed
the house is very clean and tidy
very clean place with a comfy bed to sleep on
the house is sparkling clean
i would recommend yuyu's home for friendly environment and cleanliness
Host:
yuyu is a very nice host and warm person
yuyu and anna are great host highly recommend
yuyu is the most kind and helpful landlord i have ever met
yuyu is a wonderful host and the place is very nice and quite
Location:
great place with in this budget
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7. Master bedroom with en-suite bathroom in private Vermont South villa

This attractive and light master bedroom is located in a four-bedroom villa in Vermont South, Melbourne. There is a bus stop a five-minute walk away, where guests can travel to a large shopping center and more shopping malls are located a ten-minute drive away. The room has its own private bathroom and a storage room. Guests have access to the living area with a TV, laundry facilities and a well-equipped kitchen to cook their own meals. Guests are also welcome to use the large backyard and front terrace for outdoor relaxation. Free Wi-Fi is provided throughout the home.

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Vermont South, Victoria, Australia
5.54 km (3.5 mi) from Jells Park
88 reviews  
Private room in villa 1 Bed 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom
Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
a working table with a strong wi-fi connection
the bed is equipped with mattress warmer very warm sleep during cool and cold nights
great setup - private room with ensuite
we spent 2 night in this delicious room with en-suite
this place is nice with en-suite bathroom
Cleanliness:
everything is clean and organized
the place was clean and cosy
clean room with private bathroom
private clean and comfortable :)
very comfortable clean and friendly place to stay
Host:
the hosts were very helpful and quick with responses
xueting is a great host
the hosts are very helpful
the host is very accommodate and friendly
very helpful hosts would definitely stay again
Location:
easy access to shopping centre
beautiful cosy house sitting in a convenient location
this place is very good for people with car convenient to shopping center easy parking quiet location
the place is very nice and quiet perfect for escape from the hustle bustle
great place to stay
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8. Two cozy rooms in a private home in Forest Hill

This lovely home offers two, clean and cozy rooms, both with a queen-size bed and sharing a bathroom and a shower room. The house is a ten-minute drive from the Forest Hill shopping center, a one- to two-minute drive from Woolworths and a five-minute drive from the Aqualink Nunawading pool and gym. There is free parking outside the home. Guests are welcome to use the kitchen, living area with TV, back yard and laundry facilities. Free Wi-Fi is available to guests.

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Forest Hill, Victoria, Australia
7.25 km (4.6 mi) from Jells Park
19 reviews  
Private room in house 1 Bed 1 Bedroom 1 Bathrooms
Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
there is heaps of hanging room in the closet in the bedroom which is very helpful
the bed was comfortable and the room was very pleasant
Cleanliness:
the house is clean and tidy
definitely will recommend the clean and tidiness
the bathroom is also super clean and private
the house is really clean and very modern
lovely place clean great kitchen
Host:
lovely and friendly hosts
lovely hosts top notch and would definitely stay again :)
pania and peter could give good travel tips and were very hospitable
pania & peter are super friendly and approachable
pania & peter are super friendly
Location:
it is a amazing stay such a great location
definitely a cosy place to stay
i couldn't have picked a better place and would happily check in again
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9. Guest suite in Wantirna home

This attractive guest suite features laundry facilities and an indoor fireplace. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the suite. There is a kitchen for cooking daily meals, one bathroom and free parking is available to guests on the property. Laundry facilities are available and the guest suite has its own private entrance.

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Wantirna, Victoria, Australia
5.18 km (3.3 mi) from Jells Park
17 reviews  
Entire guest suite 2 Beds 3 Guests 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom

10. Cozy double room in Mitcham home

A comfortable room is available in this lovely Mitcham home, located a 10- to 15-minute walk from the train station, shopping center and a gym. The property is an eight-minute drive to Ringwood Library and the Eastland shopping center. Free Wi-Fi and parking are provided for guests. Guests are welcome to use the kitchen to cook their own meals. The bedroom features a double bed and there are two shared bathrooms.

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Mitcham, Victoria, Australia
7.7 km (4.8 mi) from Jells Park
53 reviews  
Private room in house 1 Bed 3 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms
Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
and it was so nice having a heater on a cold melbourne winter night
clean and comfortable bedroom equiped with a heater and a fresh bath towel provided
jolene’s place is a nice comfortable and stylish place to live very quite too
the room is good size and very comfortable
Cleanliness:
the bathroom was clean although there were some slightly dusty areas
comfortable clean quiet and beautiful place
clean pleasant functional place to stay
a clean modern house in a relaxed atmosphere
the house is beautifully decorated clean and tidy
Host:
awesome host and feeling of home
host is easy to get along with and quite knowledgeable
awesome host - highly recommend
jolene is nice friendly host
she is very friendly and helpful
Location:
great location and nice house to live in
jolene is very hospitable and her place is located in a quiet safe neighborhood
jolene’s house is a very comfortable place
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11. Private room in comfortable Glen Waverley home

private room in comfortable glen waverley home
Source: www.airbnb.com

This cozy room is located in a private home, a short walk from the Brand Park Shopping Center and within a short drive from The Glen Shopping Center. The room features a double bed and the bathroom is shared with the owners. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout. Guests are welcome to use the living and dining area with a TV, the front and back garden and the kitchen in the home.

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Glen Waverley, Victoria, Australia
2.09 km (1.3 mi) from Jells Park
30 reviews  
Private room in house 1 Bed 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom

12. Comfortable room in Scoresby, Melbourne home

This cozy room is located in a private home in Scoresby, Melbourne, a five-minute stroll from the Woolworth supermarket and an eleven-minute bus trip to Knox Westfield shopping center. Guests can enjoy a variety of cafes and restaurants in the immediate area and there are two, fresh markets. The room has a double bed and it shares a bathroom. Free Wi-Fi is provided throughout the home and guests are welcome to use the kitchen and laundry facilities.

Stayed at this property?
Scoresby, Victoria, Australia
3.41 km (2.2 mi) from Jells Park
82 reviews   Wifi Available
Private room in residential home 1 Bed 2 Guests 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom

Accommodates: 2

Top guest reviews
Amenities & Room:
the bed was suoer comfy and i slept so well
Cleanliness:
beautifully clean house and very quiet
nice quiet place and sparkling clean
yuyu's house is very clean and tidy
room was clean bed was firm and comfortable and room had the basic features
the room was clean and we were provided also with towels
Host:
yuyu is a very nice host and she is kind and very helpful
the hosts are very friendly and supportive
yuyu and her family are outstanding hosts and provide first-class hospitality
yuyu is very helpful and friendly host
i really enjoyed my stay yuyu and her family are really friendly and happy to help me
Location:
affordable place in a good area close to public transport
great value and close to frequent public transport
good location right off the main road
very quiet location quick walk to local businesses clean & tidy excellent value for money
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A great vacation at a budget price

Enjoy exploring all the attractions, shops, restaurants, and food markets of this exciting city without breaking the bank, while staying in comfort at one of the best affordable Airbnb rentals with a pool in Melbourne.

Any must-sees we missed? Tell us about them in the comments section or write a post here to help out fellow travelers!
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Anne Sewell was born in England, but has spent most of her life in Africa - Malawi, Zimbabwe and South Africa - and now resides on the beautiful Costa del Sol in southern Spain. She loves writing...Read more

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