With reports the rental market is once again hot property, new homes are hitting the market every day in southern Tasmania just as quickly as they are being leased.

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And while there are a number of Hobart suburbs where it’s cheaper to buy at the moment than rent, it’s hard to go past a few stunning properties for rent.

We’ve rounded up 15 of some of the most unique or eye-catching:

Grand Designs living by the seaside

Where: 186 Lewisham Scenic Drive, Lewisham

Rent: $460/week

1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 2 car accommodation

Before you’ve even stepped inside this house, you’ll fall in love with its location.

Lewisham Scenic Drive lives up to the name, with sweeping views out to the Southern Ocean with white sand beaches in sight.

But this real estate listing is all about the house — recently celebrated on Grand Designs Australia, owned by Tasmanian travel writer Alice Hansen.

As per its listing on realestate.com.au, this 40-square metre architecturally-designed home is compact but described by TV host Peter Madison as a ‘love letter to Tasmania.’

“This means you can sink into a bespoke Huon pine outdoor tub made with timber sourced from the depths of Lake Pieman,” its listing reads.

“It means your suspended fireplace has been handcrafted by an artisan blacksmith. And it means your basin has been lovingly made by an acclaimed ceramicist.

“Everything in the pod whispers of the island’s finest materials and craftspeople.

“Floor to ceiling glass is designed to draw the stunning vista in. Views out to the dunes, Frederick Henry Bay and the Southern Ocean beyond are rivalled only by Mount Wellington/kunanyi out to the west.

“The modern kitchen nook features the latest appliances and designer benchtop. A reverse-cycle air conditioner/heat pump warms the space in a swift minute. A custom fire pit out by the back deck is great to gather around on long, mild evenings.

“Life in the seaside village of Lewisham is like stepping back in time. Neighbours chat, the landscape hues change with shifting clouds and beach walks are on the doorstep. Just a 30 to 40-minute commute and you’re in the heart of Hobart’s CBD.

“Lewisham is home to a tight-knit community, a great local tavern, general store with fuel and is an easy 10-minute hop to Sorell with its supermarkets, eateries and more. There’s plenty of space for two vehicles below the pod where you’ll also find a bike and double kayak for your exploring pleasure.

“If you have a penchant for style, a love of Tasmania and like the idea of ‘living small’ with a gentle footprint, this brand new home is waiting.”

The pod house also comes fully furnished.

Your own beer garden on city’s doorstep

Where: 74 – 80 Molle Street, Hobart

Rent: $700/week

4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 5 car accommodation

This converted warehouse is the ultimate pad for a group of friends or like-minded housemates, with plenty of room to spread out.

If you split the rent between four people, it will only cost $175 a week to live in this amazing city pad, just a short walk to the CBD and within metres of Pigeon Hole Cafe and the Huon Valley Meat Co.

According to the ad, the property features a huge open air terrace, four bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, industrial style kitchen and ample parking.

Old grocer cottage conversion

Where: 53B George street, North Hobart

Rent: $490/week

1 bedroom, 1 bathroom

Just moments from the North Hobart restaurant strip lies this charming one bedroom cottage, offering complete furnishings with a private courtyard.

Walk into the living room and up to the spacious kitchen featuring modern stainless steel appliances, tucked away in a hidden cupboard is the laundry complete with washer/dryer.

The bathroom contains a stand-alone shower and toilet.

Walk up the stairs to the airy and sunny bedroom offering room for your belongings and a desk.

The agent says the cottage maintains some of its original features, including brickwork and sandstone but tastefully updated to suit the professional.

You’ve also got your own private courtyard, located in a quiet street but still close enough to the city.

Modern living close to the city

Where: 1/2 Montrivale Rise, Dynnyrne

Rent: $800/week

4 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 2 car accommodation

This architectural masterpiece has enough room for a large family, or if you want to split the costs between housemates, it’s just $200 a week if the four bedrooms are shared.

The lower level has four spacious bedrooms with built-in wardrobes, two designer bathrooms and the laundry.

The upper level has a welcoming entrance foyer and open plan living area with captivating views and a large balcony for entertaining guests or enjoying your morning coffee.

The designer kitchen is well-equipped with integrated three-door fridge and freezer, Bosch dishwasher, 90cm Smeg oven with gas cook top & Quasair extraction hood.

Your gardening needs are also taken care of with the yard fully landscaped with automated irrigation and maintained by landlord.

Environmentally-friendly living in the CBD

Where: 205/126 Bathurst Street, Hobart

Rent: $650/week

3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bicycle space

The Commons has been recently built as a seven storey multiple residential building minimising carbon emissions and using low carbon concrete and recycled material with roof top solar panels, the advertisement says.

Rated 9 star energy efficient including double glazed windows and hydronic heating, Apartment 205 features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms with walk in shower and open plan kitchen/dining/living room.

Appliances include an integrated dishwasher, ceramic hotplates and under bench oven.

Laundry facilities are located on the 7th floor with front load washer/dryer available as well as roof top drying space if desired.

On the roof top, the complex features a communal kitchen/dining area and shared vegetable garden and an allocated bike rack is available in the basement.

Warehouse conversion a stunner

Where: 9/286-288 Argyle Street, North Hobart

Rent: $650/week

2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 2 car accommodation

Another stunning architecturally designed warehouse conversion up for rent is this one in North Hobart, close to the State Cinema, restaurant strip, shops and the CBD.

“No expense has been spared with this transformation into a luxury executive apartment with top of the range fittings and features throughout,” the agent says.

“The lovely spacious living area features two double-glazed light wells with bi-fold doors to provide natural light and airflow. A gas heater is centrally located for ambience.

“Up the lovely Tas Oak stairs you will find two good sized bedrooms with built-in robes.

“The Luxurious bathroom has a free standing bath, separate shower, vanity, mirrored cabinets, under floor heating and a toilet.

“With a secure keyless entry through the garage with LED lighting and a see-through door, a double carparking bay for this apartment means you can leave your car at home and walk to work.”

New Town cottage and studio

Where: 19 Valentine Street, New Town

Rent: $650/week

4 bedrooms, 2 bathroom, 1 car accommodation

The agent describes this gem as an “immaculate cottage in the heart of New Town” a short walk to New Town Primary School, Woolworths and the New Town Plaza.

The property features a brand new bathroom and expansive rear deck, four bedrooms and ample parking but the most impressive bit is the separate studio, which you could use for an art or music studio, gym or guest accommodation.

Fancy in Glenorchy

Where: 30 Donald Court, Glenorchy

Rent: $580/week

4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 4 car accommodation

This home looks as amazing on the inside as it does on the outside, with panoramic views which stretch from the hills of Lenah Valley and West Moonah down to the River Derwent and finishing at Mt Direction in the distance.

“You will first be greeted with a wide tiled entry foyer, which has an excellent size home office or fifth bedroom leading off it,” the agent says.

“From the entry foyer, Tasmanian Oak stairs take you up to the upper floor of the home with the living area and bedrooms set up at opposite ends of the home.”

“The substantial open plan kitchen living area has been designed with today’s living and entertaining style in mind, with access to a large deck at the front of the home to take in the views and sun and with another deck area at the rear of the home which is undercover for alfresco dining all year around. The living area offers a speaker system in the whole living area and the NBN has already been installed.

“The master bedroom is spacious with access via glass sliding doors to a rear balcony. It offers a full ensuite bathroom with large walk-in shower with rain shower head and polished concrete topped vanity and has a generous size walk in robe.”

Share a house in style

Where: 5B/117 Collins Street, Hobart

Rent: $950/week

3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2 car accommodation

This three-bedroom three-bathroom home offers up another opportunity for a luxury sharehouse, if you split the rent three ways at $316 a week.

The agent says this apartment has been furnished to a high standard.

“Upon opening the lift door you are greeted by a large foyer which leads to the kitchen and open plan dining/lounge area,” the listing says.

“The kitchen is serviced by a walk-in pantry and is fitted with dishwasher drawer, huge French Style refrigerator/freezer, ceramic hotplates, rangehood over and underbench oven.

“Entertain your guests at the 8 seat French inspired dining table. You can then relax on the white leather sofa in the lounge.

“There is also a telescope available to view Mt Wellington/Kunanyi in all its changing glory.”

One of the best views in town?

Where: 757 Sandy Bay Road, Sandy Bay

Rent: $880/week

3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 car accommodation

This has got to be one of the best views near Hobart, with balconies on both levels letting in sunshine and sweeping Sandy Bay views of the Derwent.

The apartment has “a generous living room”, dining, three bedrooms (master with ensuite), both bathrooms are updated and there is a spacious kitchen upstairs as well as an additional kitchen, living space and large bedroom with bathroom and laundry in one downstairs.

Leafy views close to the city

Where: 4B Fingerpost Track, South Hobart

Rent: $875/week

3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 car accommodation

This stunning property has the best of both worlds, the agent says, positioned on the leafy lower foothills of beautiful Mount Wellington and also being within short driving distance of Hobart and all the amenities offered by the capital city.

“The residence provides for three generously sized double bedrooms with built-ins and a stunning all white tiled ensuite to the master, overlooking its own private courtyard. The brilliant open plan kitchen and dining area features an open fireplace, Daikin airconditioner and high-end kitchen with engineered stone bench tops, glass splash backs and leading stainless steel appliances. In addition to the main home is a double carport and wonderful established native gardens.”

Exposed brick and luxury living

Where: 448 Nelson Road, Mount Nelson

Rent: $850/week

5 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 4 car accommodation

Another opportunity to share a huge house with like-minded housemates — split the rent five ways in this huge home and it’s just $170 a week.

Or, perfect for a big family.

“Feel at home the moment you enter as the beautiful design combines exposed brick, raked cathedral ceilings and high windows to create spacious interiors offering room for the growing family,” the agent says.

“The separate studio also doubles as a fifth bedroom, easily lending itself to a yoga studio or man-cave. Warm and inviting throughout with multiple heat pumps and a wood fire with a ducted fan system to the bedroom wings, this home provides a superior level of comfort year-round.

“The large front entertainment deck overlooks the natural bush surrounds synonymous with Mount Nelson. The sunny rear yard is perfect for children and pets to play safely, offering a sheltered BBQ area and enchanting garden which leads to the large double garage with mezzanine storage.”

Luxury by the beach

Where: 3 Parrott Place, Tranmere

Rent: $710/week

3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 4 car accommodation

“Located in a sought after executive homes area of the Eastern Shore, this large, family home holds its head high above the neighbouring properties to capture a picturesque view of the Derwent River, Mt Wellington and Western Shore,” the agent says.

“This carefully constructed, architecturally designed home is ageless. With numerous, spacious living areas flowing through the entry level of the home, each with their own unique views.

“The wide, bay windows frame each view like a picture. The dining and kitchen areas are open plan to the second living/lounge area, accompanied by the views, a wonderful place to entertain family and friends.”

Wake up to the smell of coffee

Where: 143 Davey Street, Hobart

Rent: $725/week

4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms

This newly renovated house has two brand new bathrooms, a new kitchen and upstairs living area in one of the busiest streets in Hobart, but — the agent promises — you can’t hear any noises when you have the front door closed behind you.

“The brand new kitchen and dining area absorbs the all day sunshine, a glass French door will lead you to the fully fenced back yard. When you go upstairs you can see a lounge room with a deck for you to sit and enjoy the view or read a book, there is a 4th bedroom or you can use as a study.”

The property is close to everything, walking distance to the bus stop, Hobart CBD and university and the Galley cafe is right next door.

Huge family home and your own gym

Where: 9 Forster Street, New Town

Rent: $750/week

4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2 car accommodation

This huge family home is a stunner — modern, yet with the classic white picket fence feel.

“Leading off the main house is a large deck and well maintained yards,” the agent says. “In the backyard is also a separate studio, perfect for a teenager, space to work from home or a perfect spot for an at home gym.”