Cheapest rooms near Sydney stations for rent
RENTERS in Sydney, wanting a bargain close to public transport, should be looking to Hurlstone Park or Croydon.
RENTERS in Sydney, wanting a bargain close to public transport, should be looking to Hurlstone Park or Croydon, according to data released from Flatmates.com.au.
The flat-sharing site has revealed the top 10 cheapest train stations to rent a room near within 10km of the CBD, and many offer average room rents below the Sydney metro average of $289 per week.
Hurlstone Park, just seven stops from Central Station, topped the list as the cheapest to rent with rooms averaging just $247 per week.
Rooms near Croydon Station ranked second cheapest — at $248 per week — offering sharers a handy nine stop commute to the city.
Flatmates.com.au CEO Thomas Clement said the increased cost of living in Sydney meant people were looking to shared homes as a means to reduce expenses.
“With rental prices and competition for properties in Sydney continuing to rise, it’s not surprising more people are seeking shared accommodation as a way to cut down on rent,” Mr Clement said.
“Proximity to public transport is an important factor when finding a home for many sharers, which can see rooms and rentals close to stations being more expensive than elsewhere.
“The good news is that there are still a number of suburbs within 10 kilometres of the CBD that offer affordable room rents close to a train station, that won’t see sharers sacrificing on commute times or lifestyle options.”
TOP 10
1. Hurlstone Park Station: $247 per week
2. Croydon Station: $248 per week
3. Dulwich Hill Station: $256 per week
4. Turrella Station: $272 per week
5. Tempe Station: $283 per week
6. Lewisham Station: $286 per week
7. Marrickville Station: $289 per week
8. Summer Hill Station: $290 per week
9. Arncliffe Station: $294 per week
10. Wolli Creek Station: $296 per week
Originally published as Cheapest rooms near Sydney stations for rent
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