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.

According to Domain's December rental report, the most expensive houses per week in Australia are found in Sydney at $800.

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 ...

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 ...