Residential Rental

Residential Rental

With historical vacancy rates from October 2002, the REIV collects vacancy rates and rental data from Members and view.com.au leases on a monthly basis.
 

Market Snapshot - April 2025

  • The proportion of vacant properties for both metro Melbourne and regional Victoria remained unchanged over the month at 2.5 and 2.1 per cent, respectively.

  • The median weekly rent for houses in metro Melbourne fell to $575 while it rose to a new record high for regional Victoria at $495..

Historical Rental Data by Region is Available

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The production of vacancy rates would not be possible without the help of REIV members and member agencies

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Have Early Access to Rental Market Data Monthly

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If you manage rental properties and if you are a member or part of a member agency, click here to contribute to our monthly vacancy rate data collection. In appreciation of your support, we will send you the results directly to your inbox once the data has been processed, before it is made available on this page.  

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